Customs Compliance Specialist

Customs Compliance Specialist is responsible to ensure all data being reported to US Customs is accurate and timely. Also responsible to review, approve and dispute invoices if necessary on behalf of Wacker. Manage and communicate with steamship lines, rail lines, airlines, and forwarders to ensure timely import and export of Wacker goods. Oversee Wacker related parties and Import/Export Brokers to manage Import/Export deliveries and containers that may require US Customs Clearance and/or export documentation. Audit brokers and forwarder for accuracy in accordance with Customs and Border Patrol requirements. Create reports to assist in tracking containers; work in multiple tracking systems to ensure on time delivery and minimize demurrage/detention fees incurred by Wacker.

Job Qualifications

• Manage and coordinate import and/or export shipments and import/export document distribution. Work with Customer Service, Supply Chain, Shipping Points, Warehouses and Freight Forwarders to ensure customer satisfaction. Ensure compliance with all US Customs and other Government related agencies. Ensure Foreign Trade Zone and Country of Origin rules are adhered to and WCC is customs compliant.
• May be asked to assist in operation of the designated Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ). Ensure all proper documentation is received and filed before the shipments arrive at the Port as to not incur any penalties from the US Customs and Border Patrol. Responsible for monitoring the flow of imported containers from Wacker sites across the world and 3rd Party shippers as they are arriving at North American receiving locations. Ensure Wacker shipping locations are compliant with Wacker Export Control Program in accordance with the US Govenment export laws.
• Support various Customs Compliance related activity including the following: Customs Compliance SOP's, NAFTA Procedures, Duty Drawback, FDA and related Inititves, TSCA, Internal Audits, FDA and Other Government Agencies (OGA) and US Customs Security Initiatives.
• Update and maintain Import/Export Control Procedures as necessary. Periodically review ISM procedure and work process documents and update as necessary. Manage assigned workload with the ability to effectively prioritize based on internal customer need.
• Work with the team to ensure adequate back up coverage for all roles and fill in during absences when necessary. Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or Logistics, or a related field
• SAP delivery, shipping, and inventory handling experience
• Minimum of 2 year experience required
• Superb interpersonal, communication and writing skills; ability to learn quickly and work in a team environment with minimal supervision, manage/prioritize multiple tasks
• Consistent attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and timely produce high quality work product is essential.
• Strong business acumen, analytical skills, problem solving abilities, good judgment, and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management.
• Ability to work proactively, independent, multitask and make quick but thought-out decisions
• Excellent organizational skills
• International Logistics experience in a global manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience maintaining a trade compliance programs and understanding of trade regulations.
• Knowledge of CTPAT and US Export Compliance preferred
• US Customs Compliance Regulation experience (i.e. NAFTA Certification, Import and Export

Compliance, FDA etc.)

• Compensation and Incentive plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
• Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Wellbeing fund
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements
• 401(k) with company match
• Education Assistance Program
• Career development and advancement opportunities
• Support for Community Involvement