Senior Customs & Trade Compliance Analyst

The Opportunity

Our location in Princeton, NJ, currently has an opportunity for a Senior Customs & Trade Compliance Analyst. You will provide subject matter expertise and project leadership for site import/export matters, ensuring compliance with all relevant customs regulations and trade laws and regulations, including 19CFR,15CFR, FDA, USDA, and other US regulatory agency requirements. This is not a remote opportunity. Must be able to travel up to 10%.

What You’ll Work On

• Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
• Act as subject matter expert regarding compliant import/export of goods and participate in and/or lead site/division projects related to customs and trade compliance.
• Applies advanced knowledge of import/export regulations and requirements to support business needs.
• Ensure timely and accurate response to Broker Requests for Information and follow-up to ensure resolution.
• Design and implement automation solutions to increase efficiency and improve monitoring of compliance issues.
• Interface with related functional areas (logistics, purchasing, materials management, etc.) on customs matters and ensure that personnel within these areas are trained in import/export compliance.
• As directed by Supervisor/Manager, implement appropriate corrective actions in response to any findings in the Corporate C&TC compliance assessment.
• Ensure proper classification, valuation and origin determination for the site’s imported goods, including non-commercial goods.
• Interface with affiliates and third-party suppliers to ensure their understanding of US import documentation requirements.
• Analyze import/export data to identify risks or opportunities for savings.
• Make recommendations to management, as appropriate.
• Provide analytical support related to CBP Requests for Information, Post-Entry Amendments and Prior Disclosures.
• Provide analytical support, as needed, for reporting price adjustments, royalties, etc. via the CBP Reconciliation Prototype Program.
• Perform eligibility analysis for goods that may benefit from Free Trade Agreement preference.
• Ensure effectively and timely transactional review/audit of all import/export records.
• Personally educate self on latest Customs, FDA, and other government import regulations.
• Operates with general direction from the Supervisor/Manager.
• Incumbent is accountable for compliant importation and exportation of goods and services, including proper classification and valuation. Failure to comply is a violation of law and could result in significant fines or penalties.
• This employee must have the ability to analyze opportunities and make recommendations on options and/or alternatives to achieve divisional financial objectives.
• The Sr. Analyst will be privy to highly confidential financial information and must work within the scope of attorney/consultant and client privilege, where deemed appropriate.
• The proper balance between cost optimization and compliance must be maintained.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Business, logistics/transportation, or another related field.
• Minimum 4 years of customs compliance experience and or international trade.
• Sound analytical abilities and attention to detail required.
• Effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills are critical for this position.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously and manage time appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist preferred.

Pay

The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.