Trade Compliance Specialist

Briggs & Stratton; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, seeks a Trade Compliance Specialist to ensure accurate valuation methods and complete value reporting to customs authorities. You will classify products using HTS, apply GRI rules, and design compliance programs across multiple projects.

The role requires a deep understanding of customs compliance, HTS, and experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field or equivalent education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of customs compliance and import/export operational experience.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Experience in HTS classification and applying GRI rules.

Responsibilities

• Assign tariff classifications using HTS knowledge and GRI guidelines.
• Design and implement legal compliance programs demonstrating reasonable care.
• Process sample transactions; support audits and identify process improvements.
• Prepare certificate of origin packages; review certificates for accuracy and validity.
• Conduct post-entry audits to ensure compliance with customs requirements.
• Identify non-compliance and implement practical remediation actions.
• Support CT PAT certification application and best practices.

Skills

HTS Knowledge

GRI Rules

Classification

Analytical Skills

Multi-tasking

Cross-cultural

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

As a Trade Compliance Specialist your goal is to ensure that the correct method of valuation is applied to all products and that all elements of value prescribed by statute are included in the value reported to the customs authorities.

You Will Do This By

• Assigning tariff classification of product using knowledge of the international Harmonized Tariff System (HTS), and detailed legal analysis of the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), Customs rulings and practices
• Designing and assisting in the implementation of legal compliance programs designed to ensure and document the exercise of reasonable care
• Processing sample transactions, assisting with process improvements and corrective actions, documenting procedures, and assisting with a Customs Compliance Audit
• Preparing and sending out a certificate of origin package to each supplier; providing technical assistance to aid in their completion; reviewing the certificates for accuracy and validity and providing regular reporting
• Conducting post-entry audits to ensure that all import transactions meet customs requirements
• Identifying areas of non-compliance and implements practical solutions to improve compliance efforts
• Assisting with application for certification under Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) and implementing best practices

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

You Are The Kind Of Person Who Is

• Adaptable and flexible
• Motivated by a role with frequently shifting priorities where no two days are the same

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field OR equivalent education and experience
• Minimum of three years of customs compliance and import/export operational experience
• Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, SAP preferred
• Experience in classification, including: Knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and the ability to apply the GRI's, research and interpret customs rulings, Informed Compliance Publications, and other guidelines for proper classification
• Prior experience classifying engine components preferred
• Detail oriented, with excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills to effectively deal with a diverse group of people
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability, communication skills and global mindset
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels
• Self-motivated with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple time-sensitive tasks
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and turf care products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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