FTZ & Customs Compliance Specialist: Chesapeake

Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA; Chesapeake (VA); Sur place; USD 69 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

PTO including volunteer hours

Life insurance (company-paid)

Disability insurance (company-paid)

401K match + CFP access

LinkedIn Learning

YMCA discount

Résumé du poste

Sumitomo Drive Technologies USA is seeking a Customs Compliance Analyst to manage FTZ and international/domestic transportation compliance. You will perform audits, classify exports, and prepare reports for Customs and senior management.

The role requires five years in FTZ import/export clearance, strong Excel/Access skills, and a US Customs Broker License or active pursuit. The position supports inbound shipments to the Distribution Center and collaborates with brokers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) years of experience with import/export clearance, compliance, and auditing in an FTZ setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FTZ principles, U.S. Export Administration Regulations; U.S. Customs Regulations, import/export documentation and recordkeeping; HTS classification rules.
• Familiar with compliance software applications.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Current US Customs Broker License or in process to obtain.

Responsabilités

• Prepare/file timely reports with Customs, FTZ Board, Grantee and SMA management.
• Perform freight, FTZ and customs audits to meet internal and external compliance requirements.
• Provide export classifications and determine whether export licenses are required for transporting goods.
• Apply for export licenses when required.
• Maintain customs procedure manuals, records of customs audits, freight rates, and shipments.
• Determine reasons for delays and potential solutions eliminating future delays.
• Provide customs and supply chain performance reporting, compliance documentation and rates.
• Develop processes and procedures to improve supply chain compliance & FTZ performance.
• Create compliance support documentation for Distribution Center operations.
• Manage document retention file for all Customs entries.
• Partner with Customs Broker(s) on exception management, corrective action, and final resolution.
• Interfaces with internal customers, external vendors and service providers as well as government agencies.
• Code, audit, and approve freight invoices for accuracy per agreements for timely payment by accounting.
• Support smooth flow of daily operations for all inbound shipments to the Distribution Center.

Connaissances

FTZ compliance

import/export clearance

auditing

Excel

Access

US Customs Broker License

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Access

Description du poste

Brief Description

Starting Salary Range is $68,600- $85,800. Final starting salary based on experience.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off- Including Volunteer Hours
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401K, 401K Match- Access to Certified Financial Planner
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• YMCA discount and more!

Purpose And Scope Of Job

Primarily responsible for customs compliance and performance audit of international and domestic transportation transactions to facilitate trade, import and export of products within a Free Trade Zone (FTZ).

Essential Functions (other Duties May Be Assigned)

• Prepare/file timely reports with Customs, FTZ Board, Grantee and SMA management.
• Perform freight, FTZ and customs audits to meet internal and external compliance requirements.
• Provide export classifications and determine whether export licenses are required for transporting goods.
• Apply for export licenses when required.
• Maintain customs procedure manuals, records of customs audits, freight rates, and shipments.
• Determine reasons for delays and potential solutions eliminating future delays.
• Provide customs and supply chain performance reporting, compliance documentation and rates.
• Develop processes and procedures to improve supply chain compliance & FTZ performance.
• Create compliance support documentation for Distribution Center operations.
• Manage document retention file for all Customs entries.
• Partner with Customs Broker(s) on exception management, corrective action, and final resolution.
• Interfaces with internal customers, external vendors and service providers as well as government agencies.
• Code, audit, and approve freight invoices for accuracy per agreements for timely payment by accounting.
• Support smooth flow of daily operations for all inbound shipments to the Distribution Center.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) years of experience with import/export clearance, compliance, and auditing in an FTZ setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FTZ principles, U.S. Export Administration Regulations; U.S. Customs Regulations, import/export documentation and recordkeeping; HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classification rules.
• Familiar with compliance software applications.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current US Customs Broker License or currently working on obtaining a US Customs Brokers License
• Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.

Work Conditions & Physical Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description does not serve as a contract nor does it limit the employer’s ability to establish or change the content, nature, and essential functions of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability.