Sr Import Compliance Specialist

The Restaurant Store; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Restaurant Store in Lancaster, PA seeks a Sr Import Compliance Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance across global supply chains. You will interpret HTSUS, apply GRI and trade agreements, and guide internal teams on classification, valuation, origin marking, and PGA requirements.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, conducting post-entry audits, driving process improvements, training stakeholders, and supporting customs audits and government inquiries.

Qualifications

• Experience in applying tariff classifications using HTSUS, GRI, EN, and trade agreements.
• Ability to guide cross-functional teams on import compliance matters including country of origin and marking.
• Experience developing and improving SOPs, work instructions, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Determine correct classification for imported goods by researching HTSUS, GRI, EN, and trade agreements.
• Serve as SME and advise teams on tariff classification, valuation, origin, marking, INCOTERMS, and PGA requirements.
• Develop and maintain import compliance SOPs, work instructions, and internal controls.

Skills

Tariff classification

Customs valuation

Incoterms

PGA requirements

Auditing

Training delivery

Tools

Customs compliance systems

HTSUS research tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented individual to join our organization as Sr Import Compliance Specialist. In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our compliance with regulations and maintaining the highest standards of ethical business practices. As our import volume grows rapidly, we require a candidate who has a deep understanding of import compliance regulations and can navigate complex global supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Determine the correct classification for imported goods by researching and interpreting the HTSUS schedules, customs rulings, General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), Explanatory Notes (EN), and applicable trade agreements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance to cross-functional teams on import compliance matters, including tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin and marking, INCOTERMS, Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, and supply chain security.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve import compliance standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and internal controls.
• Conduct post-entry audits to verify the accuracy of import documentation, declarations, and customs data, and initiate corrective actions such as Post Summary Corrections (PSCs), Protests, Prior Disclosures, and other post-entry filings, as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to improve import compliance processes by streamlining workflows and implementing sustainable system and process enhancements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Partner with customs brokers, suppliers, and internal business teams to support and continuously improve Clark's import compliance program.
• Develop and deliver training to internal stakeholders on import compliance requirements, customs regulations, and company policies and procedures.
• Monitor changes to U.S. Customs regulations and other applicable trade requirements, evaluate business impacts, and recommend appropriate process or policy updates.
• Support Customs audits, Requests for Information (CF-28s), Notices of Action (CF-29s), and other government inquiries, as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned in support of the Import Compliance, Product Compliance, and Legal teams.