Import Compliance Specialist

Clark Associates; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Associates is seeking an Import Compliance Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain ethical business practices. The ideal candidate will possess significant knowledge of import compliance regulations and work closely with teams to manage and streamline processes effectively.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

PTO

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentives

Company Discounts

AT&T & Verizon Discount

Bonus Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in import and customs compliance roles.
• Strong understanding of customs regulation, import procedures, HTSUS, and PGA requirements.
• Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determine correct classification for imported goods.
• Support cross functional teams on import compliance.
• Conduct denied/restricted party screening.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Understanding of customs regulation

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

ACE database

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our organization as our Import Compliance Specialist (Remote). In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our compliance with regulations and maintaining the highest standards of ethical business practices. As our import volume grows rapidly, we require a candidate who has a deep understanding of import compliance regulations and can navigate complex global supply chains.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our organization as our Import Compliance Specialist (Remote). In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our compliance with regulations and maintaining the highest standards of ethical business practices. As our import volume grows rapidly, we require a candidate who has a deep understanding of import compliance regulations and can navigate complex global supply chains.

Responsibilities

As anImport Compliance Specialist, you will:

• Determine the correct classification for imported goods by researching and interpreting the HTSUS schedules, customs rulings, General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), Explanatory Notes (EN), and trade agreements.
• Maintain Clark’s Product Classification Database (PCD)
• Support and guide cross functional teams on import compliance matters, including but not limited to, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), INCOTERMS, valuation, and country of origin/marking and Partner Government Agencies (PGA) requirements.
• Conduct Denied/Restricted Party Screening of new vendors and or all other parties associated with Clark’s imports.
• Perform post entry summary audits to ensure data and document accuracy and initiate entry corrections e.g., Post-Summary Correction (PSC), Protests, and Prior Disclosure filings as needed.
• Contribute to maintaining SOPs and work instructions.
• Liaise with customs brokers and cross-functional teams to streamline Clark's import compliance program.
• Assist in developing and conducting internal stakeholders’ training on Import Compliance regulations.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned, in support of import, product and legal teams.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.
  
  

Remote Work Qualifications

• Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
• Access to a home router and modem.
• A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
• A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
• The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
• Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY). H-1B Visa Sponsorship Not Available, W2 only.
  
  

Experience

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled candidate who possesses the following:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in import and Customs compliance roles
• Strong understanding of Customs regulation, import procedures, HTSUS, and PGA requirements.
• Experience using ACE database.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist preferred but not required.
• Willingness to travel up to 5% per year.
  
  

Education

• College degree preferred.
  
  

Desired Traits

• Strong operational and analytical skills
• Curiosity about processes and the ability to ask relevant questions.
• Comfortable with change and willing to stay informed about changes in trade policy.
• Demonstrates integrity and represents the company well with external providers.
  
  

Company Overview

A rapidly growing, multi-divisional company headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania with services supporting all of Clark’s distribution methods in the food service industry.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• PTO
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives
• Company Discounts
• AT&T & Verizon Discount
• Bonus Opportunities
  
  

Available at HQ Locations Only

• On-Site Fitness Centers
• Dog-friendly Offices

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Wholesale

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