Customs Specialist

Subaru of Indiana Automotive; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Subaru of Indiana Automotive is seeking a Customs Specialist to maintain and enhance import, export, and FTZ operations. You will work independently and with the team to ensure daily compliance, develop improvements in processes, and advise other departments on regulatory requirements.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in trade compliance or related fields, strong MS Office skills (including Excel formulas/macros), and experience with HTS classification and relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or technical field with 5+ years in trade compliance or operations.
• Working knowledge of import/export/FTZ regulations.
• Experience with MS Office; Excel formulas/macros preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support trade compliance and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Assist in implementing improvements and document work instructions, reports, templates, etc.
• Advise other departments on import/export/FTZ requirements and ensure compliance.
• Monitor imports/exports for timely clearance and resolve issues.
• Track FTZ activity and compile consumption data for weekly entries.
• Audit and retain customs entry summaries, duties, and related records.
• Support HTS classification, electronic filings, and import/export documentation.

Skills

Trade compliance

MS Excel (formulas/macros)

Problem solving

Documentation

International logistics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel macros

Integration Point

Amber Road

SAP GTS

Descartes

Job description

The Customs Specialist works independently and as part of a team to maintain and improve SIA’s Import, Export, and FTZ operations and share responsibility for managing daily trade compliance within SIA’s FTZ Subzone by following established procedures and relevant regulations. In addition, the role will assist in creating and implementing various improvements in systems, processes, and procedures.

Outline of Duties:

• Support trade compliance and efficient business operations by identifying opportunities for improvement and possible solutions
• Assist in the implementation of improvements, including by developing and updating documentation (work instructions, reports, forms, templates, etc.).
• Advise other departments on import/export/FTZ requirements and contribute to overall trade compliance.
• Monitor imports and exports to ensure timely clearance and resolve problems, as necessary.
• Monitor FTZ activity and compile part consumption data for weekly FTZ entry.
• Audit and retention of customs entry summaries, duty payments, and associated records.
• Support daily operations through HTS classification, electronic filings, import/export documentation, recordkeeping, etc.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (business related or technical preferred) and at least 5 years’ experience in trade compliance and/or operations.
• Working knowledge of relevant import, export, and foreign trade zone regulations.
• Experience with MS Office applications (experience using formulas and macros in Excel - e.g., index match, pivot tables, macros, etc.- highly preferred).
• Ability to search, interpret, and apply rules and regulations to resolve ambiguous situations.
• Track record of problem solving, implementing improvements to existing process, and finding answers to new problems.
• Experience with international business and logistics.

Desired Qualifications:

• Licensed Customs Broker and/or CCS, ITCC, CUSECO, or similar certifications
• Experience working for an importer (especially a manufacturing importer) and/or an FTZ strongly preferred.
• Strong background in HTSUS classification, including documentation of classification process and rationale.
• Experience with some or all the following: ECCN classification, export licensing, AD/CVD, duty drawback, FTA certification, C-TPAT, ISA, bonded facilities/freight, etc.
• Experience with trade automation (Integration Point, Amber Road, SAP GTS, Descartes, etc.)
• Experience working with Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders.
• Experience with government inquiries/audits and managing risk.

Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce.