Customs Compliance Manager

General Summary:

The Customs Compliance Manager will manage company-wide U.S. Import Compliance Program including development, deployment, training and compliance monitoring. Oversee the day-to-day compliance operations including developing and administering import practices and compliance programs, day-to-day interface with U.S. Customs and other government agencies, customs brokers, and other service providers. This role will support international sourcing activities by providing expertise in U.S. trade regulations and Customs requirements. This role will also provide support with daily operations of the Import Department and communicate information to appropriate internal departments.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate classification, marking, country of origin and admissibility information to internal business units and outside service providers to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and other trade requirements.
• Oversee “Pre-Purchase Review Program” with company merchant groups.
• Conduct daily audits and reviews of import purchase order activity, communicating all discrepancies to merchants, service providers, and other internal business units.
• Conduct daily review of status of all incoming shipments, interacting with U.S. Customs, customs brokers, and other parties as appropriate.
• Develop, maintain and review Customs entries to determine that the goods were properly entered according to U.S. Customs and other government agencies.
• Report discrepancies and action plan resulting from the entry reviews to the leader on a weekly basis.
• Ensure discrepancies resulting in the need for corrective action are dealt with in accordance with procedures.
• Manage all interactions with U.S. Customs, Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, etc. including, but not limited to Binding Rulings, Requests for Information, Notices of Redelivery, Notices of Action, Post Entry Revisions, Administrative Protests, etc.
• Oversee Company's participation in Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Security and Trade Compliance programs.
• Provide reporting and guidance related to tariffs and changing trade environment.
• Provide general support for all daily import logistics operations.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field. Master's degree, preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in international logistics and trade regulations with emphasis on imports and U.S. Customs regulations and procedures.
• Clear understanding of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, including General Rules of Interpretation and Explanatory Notes.
• U.S. Customs broker license, required.
• Superior written and verbal skills in English.
• Excellent PC skills.