Import Compliance Specialist

BDP International; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Casual dress environment

Job summary

PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is seeking an Import Compliance Specialist in Philadelphia to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with customs regulations. This role requires attention to detail and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The candidate will review shipment documents, resolve non-conformances, and provide compliance metrics while supporting continuous process improvements. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in import trafficking or related fields are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.
• Minimum 2 years in import trafficking or related functions preferred.
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred.
• Customer service experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review import shipment documentation to identify and resolve errors and compliance issues before customs entry.
• Initiate and resolve non-conformances with shippers and importers due to missing or erroneous docs.
• Provide metrics reporting on compliance issues including non-conformances and ISF.
• Collaborate with operations to improve processes and reduce delays and costs in the supply chain.
• Serve as liaison between business and BDP for compliance and operational problem solving.
• Participate in client meetings; present agenda items and metrics supporting compliance efforts.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title

Import Compliance Specialist

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Location

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Category

Operations

Job Type

Permanent

Job Description

About PSA BDP:

PSA BDP, a member of the PSA Group, is a leading provider of globally integrated and port-centric supply chain, transportation, and logistics solutions. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and employs more than 5,500 people worldwide.

We are a team that celebrates our unique diversity and close-knit community atmosphere. Our core values begin at the very top and span the broad reach of our global community.

We offerdynamic careersfor those individuals looking to be a part of something bigger and provide unequivocal opportunities for growth within the organization.

PSA BDP serves over 5,000 customers, including some of the world's leading multinational companies within the chemical, retail & consumer, life sciences & pharmaceuticals, and electric vehicle & industrial verticals.

Responsibilities:

• Review import shipment documentation from customer’s suppliers to identify and resolveerrors and compliance issues prior to Customs entry.
• Initiate and resolve Non Conformances with the shippers and importers that result from missing or erroneous documentation.
• Provide Metric Reporting to the business on compliance issues including non conformance and ISF
• Work with the business and BDP operations on continuous improvement of the business processes to avoid delays and additional costs in the supply chain.
• Act as the liason between the business and BDP for compliance and operations problem solving.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly meetings with the client. Responsible to provide agenda items and metrics that support the compliance efforts.

Job Requirements

• BS/BA degree isnot required but highly preferred.
• Prefer at least 2years of experience handling import trafficking functions with a freight forwarder/broker.
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred.
• Prefer one (1) to three (3) years of experience in a customer service type environment.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Good communication and organization skills and a strong attention to detail arerequired.
• The ability to work on a team and leadership experienceis strongly desired.
• Candidate should have the ability to learn various computer programs.
• Entry writer & break bulk experience a plus.

Please note: There is no relocation or immigration assistance associated with this opening.

Compensation based on experience. We offer a very competitive salary, full benefits, matching 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and casual dress environment.

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