Customs Specialist

Sunbelt Marketing Inc.

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Supportive Family-Oriented Culture

Community Involvement Initiatives

Job summary

A leading distributor in plumbing and HVAC/R is seeking a Customs Specialist in Charlotte, NC. The role involves ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and managing import documentation. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in customs compliance or international logistics. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and employee-owned culture that values respect and integrity.

Qualifications

5+ years of customs compliance or international logistics experience.
Demonstrated HTS and CBP documentation expertise.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and international trade laws.
Prepare and submit accurate import documentation.
Act as primary liaison with customs brokers.

Skills

Customs compliance

International logistics

HTS and CBP documentation

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP systems

Trade compliance systems

Job description

We are always looking to expand our team with talented professionals who are ready to take their careers to the next level. As one of the largest and most successful privately held distributors of plumbing, piping, and HVAC/R products in the United States, we are seeking an experienced Customs Specialist to help us keep growing. If you are dedicated and ambitious, Sunbelt is an excellent place to grow your career!

The Customs Specialist is responsible for ensuring Sunbelt Marketing’s import activities fully comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and applicable international trade laws. This role owns product classification accuracy, trade documentation, broker coordination, and customs recordkeeping, while supporting compliant duty optimization and efficient global trade operations.

This role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance and participates in the administrative ownership of freight, customs & duties, and other inputs to landed cost, and requires a keen eye for detail, comfort in maintaining administrative records, and the ability to collaborate with multi-functional leaders.

Duties & Responsibilities

Customs Compliance & Trade Documentation

Prepare, review, and submit accurate import documentation; Maintain audit-ready customs records.
Maintain HTS classifications and Country-of-Origin determinations.
Monitor trade regulations and update internal procedures.

Broker & Partner Coordination

Act as primary liaison with customs brokers and freight forwarders.
Review broker filings and resolve discrepancies.
Coordinate with internal teams to support timely clearance.

Duty Review & Risk Management

Review duties, tariffs, and landed costs for accuracy; perform periodic internal audits.
Identify compliant duty optimization opportunities.

Cross-Functional Support & Process Improvement

Guide customs compliance policies.
Collaborate on certifications and trade agreement compliance.

What We're Looking For

5+ years of customs compliance or international logistics experience.
Demonstrated HTS and CBP documentation expertise.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, ERP, and trade compliance systems.
Self‑motivated and disciplined team player who exhibits a sense of urgency and focus on results.
Ability to creatively solve problems in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Join Us?

5 Core Values – RESPECT, INTEGRITY, GENEROSITY, HUMILITY, HONESTY – guide everything we do!
Employee‑Owned Company (ESOP) with comprehensive Benefits Package.
Supportive and Inclusive Family‑Oriented Culture.
Community Involvement Initiatives, aka "Sunshine Days."

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