Trade Compliance Specialist (Import)

Why Work at Banner?

For over 50 years, Banner Engineering has been at the forefront of some of the biggest industry trends, such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and our photoelectric, ultrasonic, and vision sensors, LED lights and indicators, monitoring solutions, and other safety products are used by Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders worldwide. Banner is a rapidly growing company that offers many personal development opportunities, an excellent benefits package, and a collaborative team of employees who are passionate about what they do.

Position Summary

The Trade Compliance Specialist facilitates Banner’s business by assisting with development, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls to ensure shipments are compliant with Title 10 CFR and other relevant laws and regulations related to Customs and partner government agencies.

This position reports to the Trade Compliance Manager.

According to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act), this position is classified as:      

• Exempt, based on the Professional Exemption

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of Customs and other governmental agency regulations

• Continuously works toward improving and refining the import and export processes as needed

• Works collaboratively with the Trade Compliance team to maintain accurate HTS/Schedule B classification, COO, and ECCN numbers; as well as ADD/CVD and applicable PGA
• Defines and communicates regarding proper CBP Valuation methodologies
• Accurate processing of Northbound transactions t
• Assists to maintain accurate and complete audit and compliance records in accordance with government regulations
• Contributes to free trade agreement program
• Supports collaboration with Customs brokers to resolve clearance issues at all points in transit and related KPIs
• Monitors ISF filings for ocean imports
• Identifies cost saving opportunities and coordinates change
• Participates in preparing and maintaining adequate technical and substantiation documentation
• Works cross functionally including with Warehouse Management & Staff as needed to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Supports processes to ensure export transaction screening, vendor screening, and risk mitigation
• Assists to maintain C-TPAT program
• Ensures Banner’s compliance with Custom and other governmental requirements, in collaboration with the Trade Compliance team

What You Bring to the Table

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, and regular attendance is required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree, 5 or more years of previous Trade or Customs compliance, or similar experience
• Strong understanding of business, trade best practices, and applicable laws
• Technical expertise regarding Customs and other governmental agency laws, regulations, and related issues

• Extensive experience with Customs and importing
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and team-building skills to manage relationships between people at all levels of the organization and externally

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in International Business or related field; comparable years of experience in international trade compliance will be considered
• Customs Broker License an advantage; strong desire to attain will be considered
• Oracle EBS and Microsoft Office Suite experience
• HS classification and COO analysis experience

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

What to Expect at Work

• Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

• Sit for up to 8 hours per day
• Exposed to a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day
• Utilize a computer mouse, keyboard, computer, and other standard office equipment
• Required to talk or hear frequently

• Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those you may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Corporate office environment – indoor and climate-controlled

Pay and Benefits

Banner Engineering is committed to offering competitive pay and benefits, including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) with match
• Student Loan 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• HSA
• Flexible work hours
• Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

This job description reflects management’s assignment of key responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.