Import Compliance Specialist
Under general supervision and reporting to the Director of Operations, the Import Compliance Specialist is responsible for maintaining and executing the import compliance program, including auditing cargo manifests, and communicating with shipping- and freight-forwarders. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, regulations, and policies related to product safety across product categories. Work closely with business partners to resolve issues and prevent violations as well as maintain and enforce the corporate product safety program.
Job Functions:
- Performs all aspects of managing and communicating with SEDA import broker(s)
- Work with customs brokers to address all import flow needs (PGA, TSCA, USMCA, COO) and similar import flow issues on-demand
- Primary interface with customs brokers providing support for goods entry, and data resolution as the Importer of Record for SEDA's import shipments
- Review and classify goods under the US Harmonized Tariff System (HTS US) using the General Rules of Interpretation, Section and Chapter Notes, Explanatory Notes and CROSS rulings
- Responsible for US Customs Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) reports and data analysis
- Work with various data sources, technical experts, engineers, product and sourcing managers located in three different locations (CA, TX, MX) and others to obtain and interpret technical data (including drawings, specification documents, schematics, and product manual descriptions) necessary for accurate classification(s)
- Collaborate on responding to CBP requests and notices in a timely fashion (i e CBP28's, CBP29's)
- Read, analyze and interpret complex procedures or regulations and write correspondence and procedural documents that will have internal and/or external audience
- Maintain records in accordance with import and export regulatory recordkeeping requirements and Safran Policy
- Keep management informed on risk mitigation action plan
- Support and train logistics and operation(s) teams on import and export processes and updates (including annual awareness for teams in various geographic locations)
- Support improvement of company ERP systems and processes (SAP, SharePoint, technical document libraries)
- Support export shipments to ensure shipping documents are accurate, and export filings are correct and timely
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE:
- US Census Foreign Trade Schedule B system
- US International Trade Commission HTS online reference tool
Skills:
- Proficiency with ACE portal desired relevant to both import and export activities
- Fluent English – reading and writing is required
- Professionalism, integrity, and exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Time management skills (have the ability to set priorities)
- Excellent computer skills: SAP, MS Office Suite and SharePoint
- Demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills required
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of basic computer skills, include basic Excel skills - must pass Excel test
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively and appropriately.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Pass pre-hire background check including DMV and credit screening
- Pass Pre-hire Drug Screening Supervision Received
- The work is performed under general supervision
- U.S. Citizenship required
Preferred Education and Skills (including certifications):
- Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution plus three years of import/customs compliance experience desired or; 8 years of import/customs compliance experience
- In-depth knowledge of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule including GRI's, Section and Chapter notes and CROSS ruling application
- US Licensed Customers Broker, preferred
- Experience working with a maquiladora, preferred
- Experience in the aerospace and defense industry in an import/customs compliance position, strongly preferred
Productivity: Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with minimal direction.
Mobility: Incumbents are required to participate in assigned physical activities which may include light lifting and sitting for prolonged periods of time.
Vision: Vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, and observe behavior of others.
Environment: Typical office conditions, directly working Quality management team, working with the SMS team, and external customers.
Other Factors: Typical hours worked are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Incumbents may be required to work occasional extended hours and weekend overtime.
The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk (approximately 1-2 miles a day); sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee will occasionally drive long distances to and from various suppliers as needed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
BENEFITS:
- 12 days paid vacation first year, increasing with service years
- 10 days paid sick time
- 11 paid holidays
- Healthcare insurance available: Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, critical illness, life insurance for self and dependents
- Champ Plan Wellness and Health
- Free to employees working minimum 20 hours/week with anticipated $30k/annual earnings
- Participation increases net take home pay $$$ in most instances
- Free wellness initiatives
- Free tele-health
- Free and discounted RX
- Auto enrollment (unless tax elections result in negative impact)
- Eligible on the 1st of the month following 30 days of continuous employment
- requires monthly 10-minute wellness activity participation
- 401k retirement savings with match
- Eligible on the first (1st) of the month following 90 days of continuous employment
- 100% match of 1st 3% contribution
- 50% match of next 2% contribution
- IMMEDIATE VESTING
- Company-provided cell phone, laptop, mobile wi-fi (for business use only)
- Regular Hourly rate for travel time
- Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars
- Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll
- Federal rate Mileage reimbursement (.67/mile 2024) when driving personal vehicles on company business
- Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals
- Overnight trips - Up to $75
- Leaving home after 4 pm $40
- Federal rate mileage reimbursement (.67/mile 2024) when driving personal vehicles on company business
- Direct Pay Travel arrangements for flights, hotels and rental cars
- Travel Reimbursements direct deposited with each payroll
- Per diem reimbursements for meals and incidentals
- Overnight trips - Up to $75
- Leaving home after 4 pm $40
- $1500 EMPLOYEE REFERRAL BONUS
- Initial $750 paid upon hire of qualified referred employee (rehires excluded)
- Additional $750 paid upon referral’s full completion of 90 days’ employment
- 401k with match
Company Overview:
TRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded “boots on the ground” business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of our Customers to build and maintain supplier and customer collaboration to ensure improved results and provide visibility throughout the supply chain. Trigo’s team of dedicated Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Development Specialists, Supplier Quality Engineers and Program Managers support hundreds of Customers and are deployed to thousands of Suppliers worldwide focused on achieving On-Time and On-Quality Delivery results.
TRIGO ADR Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and may require US Citizenship for employment on certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions. All qualified candidates will receive consideration. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.