Customs Coordinator

Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a candidate for a compliance auditing position. The role offers training in Customs rules, with responsibilities including document preparation, vendor declaration review, and compliance testing. Ideal candidates will have a BS/BA degree in Accounting or International Trade/Business and 2-4 years of experience in auditing. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in entering the international trade field.

Qualifications

2-4 years work experience in auditing.
Ability to analyze and determine root causes.
Experience in compliance with import/export regulations.

Responsibilities

Prepare documents for audit plans to test compliance areas.
Review vendor declarations for duty-free treatment.
Assist with filing Post Entry corrections.
Research for restricted products.
Support various projects and updates to procedures.

Skills

Auditing skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

MS Access

Excel

Word

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or International Trade/Business or equivalent

Job description

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is seeking a candidate that has interest in working for an importer of retail merchandise. You will be part of a team that is responsible for the ensuring the Company's compliance to all applicable import and export regulations.

This candidate will receive training in the area of Customs rules and regulations. This is a good opportunity for someone looking to enter the dynamic world of international trade.

The performance expectations of this position includes; acting with a high sense of urgency, analyzing and determining root causes, thinking and planning strategically, elevating operational issues effectively.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILTIES:

Obtain and prepare documents necessary to execute audit plans that test areas of compliance. Assist with the review and information gathering to determine level of compliance.
Obtain declarations from vendors that support duty free treatment of imported products under Special Trade Program and Free Trade Agreements. Determine if declarations meet basic requirements.
Assist with filing Post Entry corrections and maintain post entry activity in the Customs database.
Assist in the preparation of communication to Customs and other government agencies.
Assist with research for restricted products
Assist with various projects taking place
Assist with establishing and updating guidance and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

A BS/BA degree in Accounting or International Trade/Business or equivalent preferred
2-4 years work experience requiring auditing skills
Experience with MS Access, Excel and Word
Strong analytical and problem solving skills

About Us

Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, Rejuvenation, West Elm, Mark & Graham, Outward, and GreenRow. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

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