Remote Customs Trade Consultant (US Regulations)

Axel Springer hy GmbH; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GHY is seeking a seasoned trade compliance professional to serve as a subject matter expert under the Director of US Trade Services. You’ll mentor colleagues and provide strategic guidance to clients on complex trade matters.

Remote role with occasional travel to Pembina, ND; you’ll advise on tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, and FTA qualification, while supporting CBP interactions and duty drawback coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in the customs industry
• CCS designation required or strongly preferred
• US Customs Broker License preferred and beneficial to have

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on tariff classification, valuation, origin, and FTA qualification; draft CBP Binding Ruling Requests
• Support compliance activities including verifications, post-entry corrections, and CBP/Government Agency coordination
• Prepare scope of work proposals, assess client risks and refund opportunities; assist duty drawback coordination
• Compile customs documentation, manage post-entry filings, and maintain logs for refunds and entry status
• Research and resolve supplemental duty bills and penalties; generate reports for trade operations
• Contribute to business development by creating trade-related content and participating in team improvements

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Deadline management

Professional client representation

Education

CCS (Certified Customs Specialist)

U.S. Customs Broker License

Tools

ACE functionality

Brokerage software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

GHY is seeking a seasoned trade compliance professional to serve as a subject matter expert under the Director of US Trade Services. You’ll mentor colleagues and provide strategic guidance to clients on complex trade matters.

Remote role with occasional travel to Pembina, ND; you’ll advise on tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, and FTA qualification, while supporting CBP interactions and duty drawback coordination.