SPECIALIST, IMPORT COMPLIANCE

Ross Stores, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and inclusive team at a leading off-price retailer, where your expertise in customs compliance will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth importation of products. In this fast-paced environment, you'll leverage your analytical skills to classify products accurately and maintain compliance with U.S. Customs regulations. This role offers the opportunity for career growth and teamwork, as you collaborate with various stakeholders to solve complex challenges. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in a company that values diversity and invests in its people, all while enjoying the flexibility of a remote work option.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in customs classification using the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs import and partner agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate timely importation of products into the U.S. with compliance.
• Collaborate with customs broker to resolve import-related questions.

Skills

Customs Classification

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Transportation and Compliance Systems

Job description

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Lead Talent Acquisition Specialist, East Coast Distribution, Transportation and Supply Chain at Ross Stores Inc.

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

We are the nation’s largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings.

As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving.
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow.
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution.
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger.

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Import Customs Compliance Specialist will be responsible for various tasks to help facilitate the timely, compliant importation of products into the U.S. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, HTS classification, import documentation (PGAs, intellectual property, antidumping, USGR, etc.), auditing, communication, and execution of related processes/procedures that ensure Ross complies with all import regulations while exercising the highest standard of reasonable care. This is a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with customs broker to resolve questions and provide information at the time of port arrival, including, but not limited to: HTS, PGA requirements, FTA eligibility, valuation verification, 301 Tariff exclusions, and AD/CVD applicability.
• Knowledge and understanding of U.S. Customs import and partner government agency requirements for a broad range of retail commodities (FDA, F&W, USDA, FCC etc.)
• Classify imported product at the time of arrival to facilitate U.S. Customs clearance.
• Leverage research tools, SOPs, systems, and reference materials to provide timely, consistent, accurate information to broker, vendors, and buyers.
• Perform monthly audits of U.S. Customs Entries.
• Prepare Post Summary Correction for submission to U.S. Customs or customs broker.
• Provide vendors, agents, and buyers with applicable HTS and corresponding duty rates prior to import.
• Collaborate with Import Compliance Team to ensure accurate, consistent classification of all imports.
• Support and assist with any departmental need in or outside the company, i.e., U.S. Customs, broker, buyers, management, etc.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analysis and Judgement
• Planning and Organizing
• Attention to Detail

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Minimum 2 years of experience with broad customs classification using the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule in a retail importer or customs brokerage atmosphere.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Bachelor's degree or work experience equivalent.
• Experience with transportation and compliance systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer.

Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc.

Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.

Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience.