Import - Export Specialist

Position Overview

The Import/Export Specialist is responsible for the international shipment management, document compliance, and accuracy for the company’s inbound into the United States. This role is knowledgeable in import compliance functions and works with import service providers to ensure speed and compliance of imported products for Entrust Corporation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% compliance with all US import rules and regulations and Entrust’s global locations.
• Partners with Entrust import customs brokers to ensure timely, accurate and compliant import clearance.
• Responsible for the function of researching products for proper classifying and duty determination, assessing for ADD/CVD, auditing country of origin, valuation, and recordkeeping.
• Completes technology, hardware, and software trade classification, including Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
• Audits all aspects of import transactions, communicates findings, and builds corrective action plans.
• Consults with customer service, transportation, warehouse operations, freight forwarders, and couriers to ensure on-time and accurate import deliveries.
• Completes Denied Party Screening with internal systems.
• Pairs with external consultants on internal duty programs.
• Ensures compliance with government and corporate recordkeeping and retention guidelines.
• Processes the gathering, filing and retrieval of import documentation to ensure Entrust meets US Customs regulations and responds to general Govt inquiries, CF-28, CF-29, etc.
• Assists with any U.S. Customs inquiries and contributes to the development and implementation of compliance programs to meet import regulations imposed by U.S. Customs.
• Performs general tasks such as generating reoccurring reporting, training, system testing, etc.
• Documents and updates process and procedure guidelines.
• Manages a diverse workload of import-related projects and tasks and adapts to shifting priorities on a day-to-day basis.
• Interfaces with cross-functional groups to identify and rectify any information/process gaps during the import process.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or business equivalent
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in Import Trade Compliance
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word)
• Familiarity with U.S. Customs compliance requirements, Import classification, valuation, agency requirements, and customs clearance knowledge
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Unrestricted work authorization for US
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Business or related field
• Experience with Oracle EBS, OTM/GTM
• Experience working with domestic and international Air, Ocean and Truck transportation, International Freight Forwarders, and small pack couriers
• Customs broker license
• Highly detailed and exceptionally organized professional, with the ability to motivate diverse teams to achieve a common goal