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Employee Relations Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Employee Relations Associates is seeking a Customs Team Member to provide guidance on US Customs processes and facilitate transactional support for imports and exports. This role requires a strong understanding of US Customs regulations and direct experience in import/export activities. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or relevant experience, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct US import and export experience.
• Advanced knowledge of trade preferences and duty-minimizing programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit clearance instructions to customs brokers.
• Monitor U.S. imports to ensure timely clearance.
• Ensure compliance for export transactions.

Skills

Knowledge of US Customs regulations

Reviewing import entries

Processing export shipments

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma with relevant experience

Tools

SAP

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Employee Relations Associates provided pay range

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $32.00/hr

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Job Description

As a member of the customs team, the individual will provide guidance relating to US Customs processes, as well as facilitate transactional support for US imports and exports.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare and submit clearance instructions to customs brokers while ensuring full compliance with US import and internal requirements.
2. Work with various importing requirements such as FDA, EPA, AD/CVD, Section 201, 301, 232, quotas, and Free Trade Agreements.
3. Monitor U.S. imports to ensure timely clearance and resolve problems as necessary.
4. Ensure full compliance for export transactions, including the review of export documentation, filing of Electronic Export Information, and record retention.
5. Interface with customs brokers, internal departments, and suppliers to obtain needed information and ensure consistency with defined import and export processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma with relevant experience.
• 2+ years of direct US import and export experience.
• Experience with reviewing, preparing, and processing import entries and export shipments.
• Excellent knowledge of US Customs regulations, US Tariff database, General Rules of Interpretation, and customs brokerage activities.
• Advanced knowledge of trade preferences (such as USMCA), duty-minimizing programs (such as US Goods Returned), and valuation regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP (preferred).
• Licensed US Customs Broker (preferred).

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Wholesale Import and Export

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