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We are looking for an Import Compliance Specialist II to join our growing organization!

General Position Summary

The Import Compliance Specialist II is a key member of the Global Trade Compliance team. They play a critical role in supporting import processes and establishing compliance with customs and trade regulations. This position will work closely with customs brokers and internal teams to support the company’s import programs, duty drawback program, and value reconciliation program. They will maintain the company’s classification database, ensure proper recordkeeping, and assist with party screenings. This position reports to the Global Senior Compliance Manager and is a remote-first hybrid position.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities

• Classify products in accordance with the Harmonized System (HTSUS, WCO), maintain HS databases, and provide proper classification for entry declarations and internal teams.
• Work closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal departments to proactively identify and resolve issues related to shipment documentation.
• Provide administrative support for department processes and procedures.
• Assist with binding ruling requests, ADCVD research, and similar projects.
• Acknowledge red flags for Restricted Party Screenings and work to clear or escalate.
• Monitor Extra Charge invoices and evaluate for customs assists or additions to invoice value.
• Audit import entries to confirm proper declaration of goods. Identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Audit commercial invoices against purchase orders to ensure proper pricing, proper quantities, and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide guidance and support to internal teams regarding trade compliance matters, including but not limited to, HS classifications, incoterms, valuation, and proper documentation requirements.
• Request, record, and monitor post summary corrections, protests, and other entry related changes.
• Work with internal departments and customs brokers to provide data necessary for the company’s Reconciliation program.
• Work with internal departments and customs brokers to provide data necessary for the company’s Duty Drawback program.
• Monitor Importer Security Filings (ISF) to address errors or late filings.
• Monitor and record US Customs payments and receipts.
• Maintain electronic records in accordance with the company recordkeeping policies.

Specific Job Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and classification rules.
• Ability to review and interpret import regulations, corporate policies, and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Understanding of duty drawback and value reconciliation processes and regulations.
• Engage in continuing education of customs and trade regulations to keep current and identify risk and/or opportunity.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent Communication skills, written and verbal.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, speak up, and meet deadlines.

Education, Certification, and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field, preferred.
• 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred; Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) certification or other similar licensing/certification considered, depending on level of experience.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel).
• Working understanding of CBP’s ACE Portal.
• Experience with Oracle ERP, Oracle GTM and Descartes MkDenial is a plus.

Job Specific Competencies

• Sense of Urgency - Prioritizes well, maintains focus, reacts to opportunities, instills urgency in others, and meets deadlines.
• Self-Development - Seeks out and accepts feedback, is a proactive learner, takes on tough assignments to improve skills, keeps knowledge and skills up to date, turns mistakes into learning opportunities, aspires to grow in role.
• Initiative - Tackles problems and takes independent action, seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development.
• Quality - Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.
• Focus – Ability to self-motivate and maintain productivity in a remote environment without constant monitoring. Sets daily tasks and pushes to reach goals. Not easily distracted.
• Ethics –Has strong ethical standards and sound judgment
• Interest –General curiosity about trade compliance, regulatory requirements, industry guidelines, and risk management.

Working Conditions

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work may require:

• Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving items - The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Requires the ability to move around and maneuver products when necessary. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Walking and Standing - Requires moving around.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours.
• Travel 10% to and from the Vancouver, Washington office for meetings.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions: work performed in an office environment. Involves frequent interaction with internal and external customers.

• Position Status

Level: Staff

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supervises: N/A

Compensation Range: $75,000-$83,000/yearly

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the employee might differ from those outlined in the above job description and other duties as assigned, might be part of the role. It does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned nor is it considered a contract of employment overriding at-will employment.