Customs Trade Consultant

Axel Springer hy GmbH; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GHY is seeking a seasoned trade compliance professional to serve as a subject matter expert under the Director of US Trade Services. You’ll mentor colleagues and provide strategic guidance to clients on complex trade matters.

Remote role with occasional travel to Pembina, ND; you’ll advise on tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, and FTA qualification, while supporting CBP interactions and duty drawback coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the customs industry
• CCS designation required or strongly preferred
• US Customs Broker License preferred and beneficial to have

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tariff classification, valuation, origin, and FTA qualification; draft CBP Binding Ruling Requests
• Support compliance activities including verifications, post-entry corrections, and CBP/Government Agency coordination
• Prepare scope of work proposals, assess client risks and refund opportunities; assist duty drawback coordination
• Compile customs documentation, manage post-entry filings, and maintain logs for refunds and entry status
• Research and resolve supplemental duty bills and penalties; generate reports for trade operations
• Contribute to business development by creating trade-related content and participating in team improvements

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Deadline management

Professional client representation

Education

CCS (Certified Customs Specialist)

U.S. Customs Broker License

Tools

ACE functionality

Brokerage software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Join a Best-Managed Employer as a Trade Consultant

At GHY, we don’t just move goods across borders — we move possibilities forward. As a “Best-Managed” Employer, we’re proud to be a family-led organization where people genuinely care about their work, their clients, and one another.

For over a century, we’ve been helping importers and exporters trade confidently in global markets. With offices across Canada and the United States — including Toronto, Emerson, Winnipeg, Calgary, Vancouver, North Dakota, and South Carolina — GHY continues to grow through integrity, innovation, and care.

About the Role

Are you a seasoned trade compliance professional with a passion for customs regulations and client consulting? Reporting to the Director of US Trade Services, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert, mentor colleagues, and provide strategic guidance to clients on complex trade matters.

What You’ll Do

• Advise clients on tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, and free trade agreement qualification, and draft CBP Binding Ruling Requests.
• Support compliance activities including verifications, post-entry corrections, and coordination with CBP and Partner Government Agencies.
• Prepare scope of work proposals, identify client risks and refund opportunities, and assist with duty drawback coordination.
• Compile customs documentation, manage post-entry filings, and maintain logs for refunds, CBP requests, and entry status.
• Research and resolve supplemental duty bills and penalties, and generate reports to support trade operations.
• Contribute to business development by creating trade-related presentation content and participating in team huddles and process improvements.

What You Bring

• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage deadlines and heavy workloads
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to represent GHY professionally with clients, colleagues, and CBP
• Advanced knowledge of:
  • Tariff classification and Explanatory Notes
  • U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR)
  • Valuation rules and country of origin determinations
• Proficiency in:
  • Executing customs entries for all transportation modes
  • ACE functionality and brokerage software
  • Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office Suite

Experience & Education

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the customs industry
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation
• U.S. Customs Broker License (preferred)

Working Conditions

• Minimal supervision required
• Primarily desk-based (90%) with occasional standing or travel (5% each)

Location

Remote- must be able to travel to Pembina, ND office for training

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CST (40 hours/week)

Holidays

One statutory holiday per year will be required to be worked

Why GHY?

At GHY, we’re committed to building a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence. You’ll join a team that values expertise, supports professional development, and works together to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

Ready to take the next step in your trade services career?