Import & Export Compliance Specialist

About the role

Responsible for day-to-day export compliance activities for all U.S. Safariland locations, with a focus on day-to-day export and import compliance and decision-making related to border crossings between Safariland US and Safariland Tijuana, Mexico. Assist all Safariland Group locations with export compliance issues, when needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily review of US/MX border crossing shipments.
• Ensure proper tariff numbers are assigned.
• Assign tariff numbers to new parts.
• Review of import entries to ensure compliance with US CBP regulations.
• Ensure required records are kept in accordance with CBP recordkeeping requirements and company policies.
• Submit US CBP binding ruling requests, where needed.
• USMCA knowledge in area of qualifications and analysis.
• Assist management in addressing US government questions or inquiries (i.e. CBP 28).
• Work with Safariland Tijuana export/import specialist where the need arises.
• Review EEI/AES filings for shipments from the US to Tijuana.
• Work with broker if any corrections are required.
• Assist with annual review and update of compliance manual and procedures.
• Work with engineering, when required, to assign proper tariff classifications.
• Assist in audit activities related to Safariland border crossing operations.
• Remain knowledgeable about regulations by keeping abreast of regulatory and procedural changes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in International Business or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in US import environment; US/MX experience a plus.
• Fluent comprehension, verbal, and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Proficiency at tariff classification, fully understanding the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI).
• Experience in MX tariff schedule a plus.
• Strong trade agreement qualification skillset (i.e., USMCA).
• Ability to identify and analyze issues; suggest solutions.
• Maquiladora/Border operations experience is preferred.
• USMCA Analysis.
• Background in U.S. Export Regulations preferred (EAR and CCL).
• General knowledge of EEI/AES compliance (15 CFR part 30).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft AX and Microsoft D365 is a plus.
• Strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work at both detail and strategic levels.
• Ability to effectively work with all levels of the organization.
• Project management skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (high proficiency in Excel is a plus).

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D.
• Employer-paid disability.
• Wellness program.
• Adoption assistance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Work-life balance.
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies).