Customs & Compliance Specialist

Mirion Technologies; Meriden (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a customs compliance professional to enhance its Trade Compliance program. This role is crucial for supporting the North American Technologies business, ensuring compliance with customs regulations in both the US and Canada. You'll be responsible for training coordinators, conducting audits, and developing compliance procedures while utilizing your expertise in HTS classification and USMCA. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in Trade Compliance with focus on US Import Compliance.
• Certifications like CCS or CUSICO are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and train local import/customs compliance coordinators.
• Conduct classification analysis and develop compliance procedures.

Skills

US Import Compliance

Trade Compliance

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

CCS Certification

CUSICO Certification

3-5 Years Trade Compliance Experience

Tools

HTS Classification Tools

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Job description

Mirion Technologies, Inc., has a great opportunity for a customs compliance professional to help support the expansion of our overall Trade Compliance program! In this role you will be essential to supporting the North American Technologies business with improving overall customs compliance. For this role, the scope will include supporting sites in both the United States and Canada. This role will report to the Sr. Director of Finance for NA Technologies, but will have a dotted line to the Compliance Director of Corporate Compliance.

Essential Duties

• Supporting and training local site import/customs compliance coordinators.
• Administering routine audits as required by corporate policy and as required by corporate compliance.
• Helping to develop local site customs compliance procedures, influencing and supporting corporate customs compliance policies & procedures.
• Conduct classification analysis to arrive at an accurate HTS by using various trade tools such as GRIs, CROSS rulings, WCO explanatory notes, and other classification tools.
• Knowledge of US Customs programs including Anti-dumping and Countervailing Duty Orders, PGA’s (ex: FDA/EPA/NRC).
• Knowledge and understanding of programs such as Duty Drawback & Foreign Trade Zones.
• Thorough understanding of USMCA and how to qualify products for treatment under the USMCA.
• Knowledge and understanding of Canadian Customs regulations and experience with CBSA.
• Create effective and clear communication with stakeholders (Emails, Presentations, etc.).
• Monitor, measure and develop reports with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs.) as needed.
• The ability to read regulations and accurately interpret requirements as needed.
• Support the corporate compliance team with projects as needed.

Education & Experience Requirements

• At least 3-5 years of experience working in a Trade Compliance role, with primary experience in US Import Compliance.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with the ability to read and understand technical documents.
• A certification such as CCS from the NCBFAA or the CUSICO certification (Certified US Import Compliance Officer).
• Strong self-starter with critical & analytical thinking skills.
• Experience working in a matrixed environment and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

This position is located in Meriden, CT, however remote candidates will be considered.

Qualifications Experience

Required

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