Senior Import and Export Specialist
High‑Level Purpose of the Role
- Ensure full compliance with U.S. Customs, CBSA (Canada), global customs authorities, and other regulatory agencies.
- Build and maintain the company's import/export compliance program, policies, and procedures.
- Analyze and apply tariff classifications, duty requirements, trade agreements, and tariff‑reduction programs.
- Partner closely with internal teams and outside counsel to assess risk and implement corrective actions when needed.
- Maintain and update the company's trade compliance systems, master classification data, and record‑keeping processes.
Key responsibilites:
1. Compliance Program Leadership
- Develop, implement, and manage global import/export compliance policies.
- Ensure consistent compliance across all company locations (strong emphasis on imports).
2. Technical Customs & Trade Analysis
- Determine correct HTS classifications, country‑of‑origin rules, and product descriptions.
- Prepare and submit binding rulings when needed.
- Keep current on changes in duties, tariffs, and global trade laws-and advise leadership.
3. Duty Savings & Trade Agreements
- Maximize benefits under programs such as:
- USMCA
- GSP
- Identify opportunities to reduce landed costs through trade programs and rulings.
4. Auditing, Investigations & Corrective Actions
- Lead compliance audits for import records, classifications, duties, fees, and marking requirements.
- Identify root causes; deploy corrective action plans.
5. Cross‑Functional Support & Training
- Partner with operations, legal, distribution, finance, sales/marketing, and external trade partners.
- Provide training on import/export requirements.
- Coach and mentor other team members (no direct reports).
6. Broker Management & Systems Work
- Oversee performance and setup of customs brokers.
- Maintain the Master Classification List and support ERP system updates.
- Assist in building automated processes for trade compliance workflows.
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