Senior Import Specialist

About the role

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve end-to-end import processes.
• Lead compliance-related projects, corrective actions, and system enhancements.
• Train cross-functional teams on import compliance requirements and standard procedures.
• Establish and maintain import SOPs, broker instructions, and control mechanisms.
• Ensure full compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, import laws, and applicable government agency requirements.
• Interpret and apply regulations related to classification, valuation, country of origin, and admissibility.
• Maintain expert knowledge of Section 232 tariffs and other trade-remedy programs.
• Design & develop defense contract duty-free programs, free trade agreement qualification, and related trade preference programs.
• Perform country-of-origin analysis, COO shifts, and rules of origin requirements.
• Perform entry assessments, post-entry reviews, and periodic audits of broker performance.
• Evaluate and implement programs such as DFE/defense contract, TIBs, FTAs, Reconciliation, 9801/9802 provisions, and alternative classification strategies.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives through compliance-focused import optimization.
• Respond to CBP Notices (CF28s, CF29s), Requests for Information, and other regulatory inquiries.
• Train cross-functional teams on import compliance requirements and standard procedures.
• Support daily import activities such as facilitating clearances and providing instructions to Customs Brokers.
• Ensure Customs Recordkeeping requirements are satisfied.
• Ensure complete and accurate maintenance of import files, entry packets, broker communications, and audit trails.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (business, supply chain, international trade, logistics, or related field preferred).
• Over five (5) years of experience in U.S. import compliance, customs regulations, and government agency requirements.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, develop, and implement process automation solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Strong project management experience, including cross-functional leadership.
• Prominent ability to design, document, and implement clear and effective procedures.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with CBP, PGAs, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities, with the capacity to interpret regulations, evaluate risks, and recommend compliant solutions.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, especially in managing deadlines, documentation, and multi-step compliance workflows.
• Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area to work onsite.

Qualifications

• Hands-on professional who can balance daily operational execution with project leadership, continuous improvement, and training of cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Subject-matter expertise across classification, valuation, country of origin, and trade programs.
• Trusted partner to internal stakeholders, customs brokers, and regulatory authorities.
• Ability to lead strategic compliance initiatives and day-to-day management of import compliance activities.

Benefits

How We Care For You
Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs.
Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

Pay

Buffalo, NY $95,000.00–$120,000.00 Annually

Schedule

Hybrid – Buffalo, NY