Customs Import Operations Specialist

About the role

This position is a key role in ensuring that Streamlight's goods flow smoothly and compliantly across borders.

Responsibilities

• Examines, classifies, and appraises imported merchandise according to federal revenue laws to enforce regulations of U.S. Customs Service.
• Examines and appraises merchandise and accompanying documentation according to import requirements, considering legal restrictions, country of origin, import quotas, and current market values.
• Determines duty and taxes to be paid on imported merchandise, considering its classification and value.
• Track and inspect goods, if necessary, coming into Streamlight from any land border crossing, seaport or airport.
• Audit entry summaries (7501s) and submit requests to Freight Forwarders for Entry Amendments and Post Summary Corrections (PSCs).
• Review Freight Forwarders’ invoices and submit payment approvals to accounting.
• Identify parts subject to certain trade acts and executive orders (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA, etc.).
• Maintain discipline by constantly updating knowledge, both in commodities and in changing U.S. import laws and regulations by attending webinars/seminars and training sessions.
• Work side by side with customs, freight forwarders and legal professionals.
• Request verification of metal content and weights for parts subject to Section 232 from Engineering.
• Request verification of metal origin for parts subject to Section 232 from Suppliers.
• Prepare evidence for substantiation requests by CBP (PSCs, CF-28s).
• Prepare entry summaries for Protests via Attorneys.
• Provide ongoing updates and reports for upper management on Global Trade & Transportation.
• Cook up shipment deliveries with the Eagleville warehouse.
• Cook up shipment deliveries and withdrawals with the Bonded Warehouse.
• Aid with the return of goods from the Falcon Warehouse.
• Manage Streamlight’s ACE Portal activity and access as the Top Account Owner including monitoring ACH account data & IEEPA refunds.
• Ensure CTPAT compliance within our operations and supply chain.
• Aid Buyers with air freight cost calculations, tariff calculations and tariff cost analysis.
• Maintain and update several Smartsheets for Purchasing and Receiving and Material Handling.
• Receive Purchase Orders to process into Material Transfer Orders.
• Facilitate payments to Freight Forwarders for shipments not consigned correctly.
• Stay current with CBP updates sent via the Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS).
• Follow the White House updates regarding Trade.
• Review and understand the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
• Study for the Customs Broker License Examination (CBLE).
• Update 5-digit part numbers in ROI for Product Management.
• Update part numbers in ROI for Accounting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, International Business, Logistics, or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of international import freight forwarding experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Customs Import operations and regulations experience preferred.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Must be detail oriented with excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and procedures.
• Experience with customs brokerage and freight forwarding.
• Understanding of international trade laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.