Customs Compliance Associate

Job title: Associate (Full-time/Non Exempt)

Work Location: Schaumberg, IL

Department: Customs Compliance Department

Reports to: Manager

Pay: $27.5 - $30.25/hour with overtime (DOE)

This is direct hire.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, the Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support including overseeing import/export compliance activities with regulations CTPAT, ITAR and ACE.

Performance Requirements

• Support manager for overseeing import/export control for all branch offices in the company as well as group companies
• Work for C-TPAT , ITAR and ACE maintenance, compliance and revalidation
• Manage and perform Post Entry Audit and reporting
• Monitor the quality of work of customs brokers
• Work and coordinate with Japan and other offices for the compliance and implementation of procedures for the new CBP/US customs, ISF - importers security filing
• Ensure proper classification of products for import/export using the Schedule B and US HTS across a wide range of industrial and mechanical products
• Maintain HTS and Schedule B product code database
• Evaluate duty savings opportunities including duty drawback, Free Trade Agreements, and Foreign Trade Zones
• Ensure compliance manual and implement necessary process for the business area
• Ensure that export shipments are being screened properly against the Denied Parties Lists.
• Develop and provide training to branch offices to maintain updated awareness of import/export compliance requirements and changes.
• Maintain recordkeeping system of all Import/Export filings and ensure that required documents are complete, accurate and accessible for the recordkeeping periods according to the requirements of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, BIS – Department of Commerce and U.S. Census Bureau.
• Responsible for performing the physical counts for inventory at warehouse locations once a year
• Establish a relationship with insurance broker/carriers to obtain the most advantageous terms and conditions
• Arrange the proper coverage with evaluations and assessment of overall risk management (both Non marina and marine insurance)
• Create and provide required reports to insurance broker/company on monthly, quarterly and annually
• File and settle claims (both Non marine and marine) with insurance broker/carrier

Preferred Skills, Experience and Educational Requirements

Minimum Experience:

• Review and enter data
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Cross-reference data accurately
• Excellent organizational skills
• Works well independently and with a team
• At least 3 years’ experience in customs/trade compliance and import/export

Specific Skill Requirements:

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Learn and utilize our system daily
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Working knowledge of compliance audit practices and process
• Working experience with US import/export processes and procedures including ISF filings
• Ability to lift 10 lbs. Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Skills and Experience

• MS Access
• Advanced Excel skills
• Bilingual - Japanese

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