Import Consultant

Tradewin; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

Health Plan: Medical

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

Growth opportunities within the company

Employee Referral Program Bonus

Job summary

A leading trade compliance consulting firm is seeking a professional to develop effective communication and conduct research on Customs regulations. The role involves preparing analysis reports, performing audits, and ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, communication skills, and a strong understanding of Customs requirements. Excellent benefits, growth opportunities, and a supportive environment are offered. The ideal candidate will oversee multiple projects and contribute to improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• U.S. Customs Broker license, or willingness to obtain.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong understanding of U.S. Customs and Partner Government Agency requirements.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; Access database skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear and effective communication.
• Conduct research on Customs regulations.
• Prepare analysis reports and opinion letters.
• Perform audits on entries.
• Evaluate and ensure importer compliance.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Track daily project time and progress.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong understanding of U.S. Customs and Partner Government Agency requirements

Proficient in Word and Excel

Project management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Access database skills preferred

Excel

Access database

Job description

Tradewin is a leading international trade compliance consulting firm. We provide consultation and services that help companies become compliant with import and export laws and regulations, while minimizing duty payments wherever possible. Our expert team helps clients uncover opportunities to reduce costs, accelerate supply chain cycles, minimize duties, and strengthen both visibility and security. From pre-shipment planning to post-entry audits, we specialize in solving the challenges that arise before and after cargo moves.

Our core services include HTS classification, duty drawback, reconciliation, compliance assessments, duty recovery, and C-TPAT/supply chain security implementation.

At Tradewin, we don’t just ensure compliance—we empower smarter, faster, and more secure global trade.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop clear and effective communication both within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Conduct research on Customs regulations and Partner Government Agency requirements.
• Prepare analysis reports and opinion letters.
• Perform audits on entries.
• Evaluate and ensure importer compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines.
• Track daily project time and progress.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the department.
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

Experience, Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• U.S. Customs Broker license, or willingness to obtain
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong understanding of U.S. Customs and Partner Government Agency requirements
• Proficient in Word and Excel. Access database skills preferred.

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus