Compliance Specialist, Amazon Global Logistics

Amazon; California; Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Mental Health Support

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a Compliance Specialist for the Global Logistics team. The role focuses on daily customs clearance operations across ocean, air, rail, and truck cross-border shipments, with emphasis on accurate data handling and regulatory compliance.

You will support duties including drawback filings, data validation, and reporting while ensuring timely filings and audit readiness in a fast-paced logistics environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in logistics, transportation, supply chain, or related operations.
• Basic Excel knowledge.
• Fluent English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Willingness to work 40 hours/week with overtime as required.
• Experience with data entry and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Drawback entry filing & operations: prepare and file duty drawback entries with CBP (19 USC §1313).
• Validate import/export data to establish drawback eligibility.
• Submit filings within statutory deadlines.
• Data management & analysis: collect, reconcile, and maintain import/export datasets to support drawback claims.
• Identify data gaps and coordinate with internal teams to resolve.
• Build and maintain tracking reports for drawback status and recovery amounts.
• Perform data validation and quality checks prior to filing.
• Support audit readiness by maintaining organized filing records.

Skills

Data entry

Excel basics

English fluency

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in logistics/transportation/supply chain/business

Job description

Compliance Specialist, Amazon Global Logistics

At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.

Amazon's Cross Border team is responsible for providing customers a one-stop shop for international transportation service, providing end-to-end supply chain solutions. We are seeking a customer-centric individual who wants to be part of this journey and manage daily operational tasks and customer queries.

A Compliance Specialist owns daily operations for customs clearance on ocean, air, rail, and truck cross-border shipments.

We invite you to be part of the team that defines how Amazon changes the world of international logistics, one shipment at a time.

Key job responsibilities

Drawback Entry Filing & Operations

• Prepare and file duty drawback entries with CBP in accordance with 19 USC §1313
• Validate import and export data to establish drawback eligibility
• Submit timely filings within statutory deadlines

Data Management & Analysis

• Collect, reconcile, and maintain import/export datasets to support drawback claims
• Identify data gaps or discrepancies and work with internal teams to resolve
• Build and maintain tracking reports for drawback claim status and recovery amounts
• Perform data validation and quality checks prior to filing

Regulatory & Compliance

• Support audit readiness by maintaining organized filing records and documentation

Basic Qualifications

• 1+ years of logistics, transportation, supply chain, import/export operations, or data entry/data administration experience
• Knowledge of Excel at a basic level (e.g., UX navigation, math & logical functions, lookup functions, etc.)
• Speak, write, and read fluently in English
• Work 40 hours/week, and overtime as required
• Experience performing accurate data entry and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• High school or equivalent diploma
• Bachelor's degree in logistics, transporation, supply chain, or business
• Licensed customs broker
• Experience in international logistics, cross-border transportation and supply chain, or U.S. Customs rules and regulations
• Experience in customs

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The starting pay for this position is listed below. Final starting pay will be based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.

• Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching.

Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits .

USA, CA, Virtual Location - California - 19.37 - 33.94 USD hourly

Veterans, military spouses, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.