Import Specialist - FTZ

Position Overview

Schedule: Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - 12:30 am

The Import Trade Compliance Specialist - FTZ is primarily responsible for coordinating & executing import compliance work required under Federal, State, Local and global laws. The Import Specialist will assist a variety of business areas in preparing necessary documentation and processes related to the monitorship and compliance generally; will prepare and maintain compliance reports related to import issues; will proactively identify and mitigate import compliance risks and exposures throughout DigiKey; will review and familiarize themselves with all tariff related processes and initiatives at DigiKey, identifying areas of potential investigation and improvement; work closely with Trade Compliance, Logistics, and Purchasing to identify opportunities for improved tariff recovery; work with Returns and Purchasing teams to ensure returned/scrapped tariff product is filed for drawback; help create and then meet tariff recovery KPIs through continued assessment of internal processes; Development long-term tariff plan for potential changes in government policy. This is not exclusively an essential onsite role, though may require some onsite attendance.

Responsibilities

• Pre-entry verification of shipments into the FTZ
• Assist with zone to zone transfers (TRF to Fargo, Fargo to TRF)
• Assist with Entry paperwork for consumption entries
• Assist with gathering information for auditing and reporting functions completed by Import Trade Compliance Manager
• Audit for accuracy of part record details prior to FTZ activation
• Spot checks of part record accuracy (C of O, quantity, etc.)
• Assisting with information gathering for drawback claims
• Review and familiarize themselves with all tariff related processes and initiatives at DigiKey
• Identify areas and opportunities of potential Tariff Recovery
• Assist in identifying drawback opportunities and ensure claims are being filed
• Assist in defining KPIs around Tariff Recovery
• Assist in defining and developing plans around changes in Tariff Circumstances
• Promote and facilitate projects for Tariff Recovery
• Develop interdepartmental partnerships to improve understanding and implementation of tariff procedures
• Taking on additional responsibilities from Senior TC Specialist or Trade Compliance Manager
• Attends meetings, conferences and/or seminars; gains outside DigiKey perspective and best practices
• Subject matter expert in all things Tariff Related
• Other duties as assigned including but not limited to possible reallocation of efforts to other organizations per business need and management request

Minimum Essential Qualifications

• High School or GED (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in either International Business, Business Administration, Economics, or similar area of study (Preferred)
• Must be well-versed in Import compliance
• SQL Familiarity (Preferred)
• Previous Logistics and Tariff Experience (Preferred)

Tools/Systems/Software

• ACE
• FTZ management software
• FileNet, Broker/Carrier Portals
• WinDECS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Alation

Physical Requirements

• Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen
• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body

Pay

The base pay range for this position is: $20.00 to $27.50

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity. Many factors influence the determination of base pay within a range, including the candidate's work experience in related roles; the candidate's knowledge, skills, capabilities, and performance; the relative pay of other DigiKey employees in similar roles; and the budget available for the position.