Who we are
For over 70 years Buckland has been working to help companies across the world experience global trade in a better way. Buckland employs a unique approach to global trade that focuses on combining trusted technologies and talented people that know how to use them. As a customer-focused company, Buckland provides customers with a single source of unmatched Customs Brokerage (Canadian, US, Mexican), Trade Managed Solutions, Freight Forwarding, Trade Technologies and Warehousing/Distribution Services. Buckland strives to provide customized services in a memorable way.
Buckland is looking for a Jr. U.S. Customs Compliance Specialist - Classification
Who we are
Buckland develops enduring relationships with our customers and partners throughout the global supply chain. We strive to provide customized services in a memorable way.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Manager, Compliance & Consulting, this position assists on compliance projects for major clients. This individual will provide classification of goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) system. The role requires professional communication with clients, suppliers and government representatives.
You will be responsible for…
- Complete HTS and ECCN tariff classification determinations, reviews, and opinions
- Submit applications for customs rulings for complex tariff, origin and valuation opinions
- Assistance on NAFTA projects, audits and verification programs
- Reviews and maintains database integrity
- Utilizing various client and Buckland provided software to organize and manage workload
- Create reports, and may assist in drafting compliance processes and related work instructions
- Provides broker and client assistance with antidumping and countervailing duty assessment
- Liaison with significant business partners on Customs compliance issues
- Ongoing effective and diplomatic internal and external customer service
- Other duties and responsibilities related to compliance activities.
What we need from you
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- 2 years classification experience with expert knowledge of HTS classification Principles, with 1 year of experience determining ECCN export classification codes
- US Customs broker’s license and/or CCS designation preferred but not required
- CES (Certified Export Specialist) required
- Self-motivated with good organizational and decision-making skills
- Professional and articulate communication abilities, above average written communication abilities; mature demeanor
- Good research and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail and organization skills
- Good team and leadership skills
- Detail oriented
- Excellent problem solving, research and analytical skills
- Strong team player with the ability to work independently
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Excel and Access (preferred)
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Buckland provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on any protected ground under applicable human rights legislation. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including: recruitment, hiring, training, placement, promotion, compensation, transfer, leaves of absence, layoff, recall and termination.
Buckland may use artificial intelligence from time to time to screen, assess or select applicants for employment, including for this position. Buckland will work with and accommodate persons with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, selection and on-boarding process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition at TA@Buckland.com.