Trade Compliance Specialist

Colony Brands Inc.; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Wellness Program including Onsite Care

401K & company-funded Pension Plan

Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO)

Seven 4-day work weeks in summer

Educational Assistance

Profit-Sharing

Product Discounts

Job summary

Colony Brands Inc. in Monroe, WI is seeking a Trade Compliance Specialist to coordinate import entry data with customs brokers and ensure regulatory compliance. This pivotal role supports HS classification maintenance and strategic planning across multiple units.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to promote compliance awareness and drive process improvements while working on-site at our Monroe headquarters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, supply chain or related field with interest in international trade.
• Related business or internship experience.
• Project management skills with process improvement focus.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, decision-making, and teamwork abilities.
• Advanced MS Excel knowledge.
• Certified Customs Specialist preferred (or willing to obtain within 2 years).
• On-site work at Monroe, WI headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily with customs brokers to declare import entry data.
• Determine HS classification for imported goods and maintain HS database.
• Participate in cost savings initiatives and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to raise awareness of compliance.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Team player

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred in business, supply chain or related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Monroe

Wisconsin

Job Description

Trade Compliance Specialist

Join our team in Monroe, WI and embark on a career that merges satisfaction with facilitating the customs brokerage process by coordinating day to day U.S. import trade compliance activity.

Duties will include daily coordination with customs brokers to properly declare import entry data to U.S. Customs with respect to valuation, classification, trade program verification, and adherence to all government regulations for all Colony Brands units.

As the trade compliance specialist you will play a pivot role in maintaining high standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Daily interaction with customs brokers and internal teams to enable the timely and accurate import customs clearance process.
• Shared responsibility for determination of harmonized tariff schedule (HS) classification for imported goods across multiple business units, including maintenance of the HS import database.
• Participate in various cost savings initiatives and strategic planning sessions to support Colony Brands strategic goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to build awareness and internal partnerships for Colony Brands compliance activity.

Qualifications

We need a proactive self-starter who adheres to procedures with precision. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and have an eye for detail, we want you!

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, supply chain or related field with a strong interest in international business/trade compliance.
• Related business or internship experience
• Project management skills with a process improvement focus demonstrating the ability to prioritize and drive forward multiple initiatives and objectives in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic, initiative, decision making skills and the ability to work on a team and independently to drive strategic results.
• Experience with MSOffice (specifically advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge.
• Certified Customs Specialist preferred (or willing to obtain within 2 years)
• This role requires you to physically work on site at our Monroe, WI headquarters.

About Us

Welcome to Colony Brands! As one of North America's largest multi-channel, direct-marketing companies, we take pride in our diverse portfolio of affiliates, brands, and products. Despite our growth over the last century, we remain true to our roots as a private, customer-focused business based in Monroe, WI. Stability is just one aspect of our culture. What truly defines us is our commitment to our Core Values, fostering employee growth, and creating a better place to live and work. We are dedicated to supporting the communities we serve and offer a wide range of benefits and programs to enhance the well-being of our employees.

Benefits Details

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• A robust Wellness Program including Onsite Healthcare
• Superb Retirement Plans (401K & a company-funded Pension Plan)
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits
• Seven 4-day work weeks in the summer months to give our employees additional time off
• Educational Assistance
• Company Profit-Sharing
• Company Product Discounts
• And, so MANY more!

Job Category

Analytics

Employment Type

Regular/Full-Time