Customs Compliance Intern (Fall 2026)

About the role

Supports the Customs compliance team with hands-on exposure to US and Canadian import/export operations, assisting with supervised data entry, documentation, and recordkeeping across brokerage, carrier, and government portals under the guidance of a Customs Compliance Manager.

Responsibilities

• US Imports Support:
  • Aid in recording new shipment information from pre-alerts and inbound reports.
  • Monitor the daily holds/exceptions list and flag items for manager’s review.
  • Support ISF tracking for ocean shipments and related data entry.
  • Enter brokerage billing information from brokers’ portals.
  • Practice track-and-trace lookups under guidance.
  • Assist with entry information logging for duty accruals (data entry only).
• US Exports Support:
  • Aid in recording export information from correspondence between the order team, warehouse, carriers, broker’s export team, and the Canadian broker.
  • Update shipping information under review.
• Canadian Imports Support:
  • Aid in recording shipment information from carrier and broker reporting.
  • Flag exceptions for manager follow-up.
  • Assist with brokerage billing data entry.
  • Practice track-and-trace lookups under guidance.
  • Assist with release information logging (data entry only).
• Recordkeeping:
  • Rename and file shipping documents for US imports and exports (invoices, bills of lading, arrival notices, delivery orders, proof of delivery).
  • Download, rename, and file US entry documents and export declarations where applicable.
  • Rename and file Canadian release declarations, entry packets, and brokerage billing records.
  • Rename and file classification declarations, Food and Drug Agency (FDA) letters, and Other Government Agency / Partner Government Agency (OGA/PGA) declarations.
• Classification Database:
  • Maintain and update the OGA/PGA database under review.
  • Practice logging classification updates.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in supply chain, international business, logistics, or a related field. Prior internship or part-time experience involving data entry or administrative support preferred. Basic familiarity with import/export terminology preferred. Computer Knowledge: Proficient Microsoft Office Skills, particularly Excel. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; comfortable flagging issues for a supervisor rather than resolving independently. Strong, positive written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with brokers, carriers, and internal teams. Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and comfort asking questions.

Benefits & Perks

Panasonic is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here’s what you can expect:

• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs – Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.

Pay

The wage range below is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives.

Schedule

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