Position Overview:
This role will provide support to our trade compliance team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Import Classification: Review and assess parts, products, and components to ensure proper import classification under applicable regulations, including HTS codes and other related import tariffs.
- Order Releases: Support the order release process in SAP GTS, ensuring compliance with import regulations for international shipments.
- Support workstreams and project deliverables resulting from U.S. tariffs, such as reciprocal tariffs and Section 232 aluminum/steel tariffs.
- Support country-of-origin determinations and apply customs-valuation principles to specific company scenarios.
- Assist in managing and maintaining the CTPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) program, including audits and ensuring transactional compliance.
- Support the development and updating of policies, procedures, and processes related to import compliance.
- Collaborate with legal, logistics, and IT teams to ensure smooth and compliant import operations.
- Scope and conduct reviews of certain, existing import classifications.
- Handle operational tasks, including order releases and deemed-export analysis.
- With guidance from regional trade compliance managers, provide guidance and support to internal business stakeholders.
- Help facilitate the transition from GTS 11 to a newer version of the system, including adding functionality and enhancements.
- Monitor changes in import laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance across all relevant activities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in international business, Trade Compliance, Logistics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in import compliance, trade compliance, or logistics with a focus on import classification, order releases, and deemed export analysis.
- Familiarity with SAP GTS (Global Trade Services) or similar trade compliance software
- Strong understanding of U.S. import regulations, including HTS classification, order release processes, and deemed-export compliance.
- Experience with import permits or licensing, other government agency import requirements, and country-of-origin and valuation analysis.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail to ensure accuracy in import compliance activities.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including legal, operations, and IT.