Customs Compliance Specialist

Freight Appointments; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global forwarder is seeking an experienced Customs Compliance Specialist in Charlotte, NC. The role involves ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs laws and international regulations, managing documentation, and collaborating with various stakeholders. This position offers great progression potential within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Experience in international trade and U.S. Customs compliance.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations and classification standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce import/export regulations.
• Coordinate international shipments with U.S. Customs.
• Provide guidance on logistics and regulatory matters.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Problem-Solving

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP ERP

Job description

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Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Freight Appointments

My client is seeking an experienced Customs Compliance Specialist to join their team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This key role is responsible for ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs laws and global import/export regulations.

This is an opportunity to join a global forwarder, represented in 75+ countries, offering great progression potential.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and enforce import/export regulations, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and update compliance procedures as needed.
• Coordinate international shipments and collaborate with U.S. Customs and port authorities.
• Ensure proper product classification in accordance with HTS, EAR, and ECCN codes.
• Provide internal stakeholders with expert guidance on logistics and regulatory matters.
• Supervise global trade compliance activities, including adherence to Incoterms.
• Support TSCA compliance, assisting brokers with documentation and validation.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and deliver training and data analysis related to compliance.
• Prepare and distribute monthly performance metrics for brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with service providers and external partners.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in international trade, U.S. Customs compliance, and cross-border operations.
• Proven track record in brokerage management and freight forwarding.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations and classification standards (HTS, EAR, ECCN).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and SAP ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact across all organizational levels.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with solid analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Willing to travel occasionally as required.

Interested? Apply directly below or send your resume to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain

• Industries

  Freight and Package Transportation and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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