Customs Compliance Specialist

Clean Harbors; Stroud; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist to oversee imports and exports. The role involves collaboration with legal teams, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with international regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills and experience in customs operations.

Benefits

Health benefits coverage

Group 401K with company matching

Generous paid time off

Company-paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience managing imports/exports of vehicles and goods.
• Experience with route planning and order management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the legal team to investigate and resolve customs issues.
• Develop and maintain company-wide cross-border SOPs.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities related to tariffs, taxes, and duties.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in International Business

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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The Customs Compliance Specialist is responsible for governing all imports and exports across Clean Harbors divisions and assisting with cross-border moves of equipment, vehicles, specialty items, tools, electronics, waste, chemicals, and/or products.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 365 days a year!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching
• Generous paid time off, company-paid training, and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the legal team to investigate and resolve customs issues.
• Assist with cross-border moves of equipment, vehicles, and other items.
• Develop and maintain company-wide cross-border SOPs, incorporating international regulation changes.
• Create standard documents/forms to ensure compliance with government regulations and manage follow-up paperwork.
• Manage customs/broker vendor relationships.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure compliance across all countries of operation.
• Understand and utilize routing software and systems.
• Review Free Trade Agreements to ensure utilization and compliance.
• Stay updated on customs policies and regulations.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities related to tariffs, taxes, and duties.
• Perform other duties as needed to support business operations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business or Logistics preferred but not required.
• Experience with route planning and order management preferred.
• Ability to work independently and adapt in complex environments.
• Experience with government sites and customs broker databases such as CBP, CBSA, FMCSA.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience managing imports/exports of vehicles and goods.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and achievement-driven.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. We are also a Military & Veteran friendly company.