Import/Export Specialist Job at Gateway Recruiting, Milpitas, CA

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  • Gateway Recruiting
  • Milpitas, CA

Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities:  

The Import Trade Compliance Specialist will coordinate, administer and manage the activities related to the Company’s import Customs compliance and export compliance activities and policies including, but not limited to, those related to International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Customs, harmonized tariffs, Schedule B statistical classifications, denied parties, and export licensing. The position will be responsible for implementing an internal compliance program, strengthening the Company’s global capabilities in export control and applying industry best practices. This position will work cross-functionally with logistics/procurement, accounting, legal, as well as product suppliers and customs brokerage service providers. The person will be gathering information necessary for import clearances and working in close communication with Company's Import Brokers, as well as ensuring the accuracy of trade compliance information and documentation relating to imports.

Locations: Milpitas, CA | Bloomington, MN | Wilmington, MA | Tampa, FL

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in keeping import records of activities related to imports.
  • Work with the Company's Enterprise Resource Planning system to gather data on importing products.
  • Properly classify Company's products with the appropriate harmonized tariff code, Schedule B and Country of Origin.
  • Verify and maintain international product data including tariff codes, Schedule B and Country of Origin in the classification database.
  • Knowledge of 232 tariffs.
  • Provide shipment clearance instructions to Company's Customs Brokers, and carriers ensuring full compliance with CBP and other government agencies.
  • Audit import entries for global Company's business units to ensure adherence to US Import Regulations.
  • Review and approve shipping documentation from overseas suppliers to ensure accuracy of documentation for a timely and efficient customs clearance process.
  • Responsible for record retention of import documents in accordance with government regulations and Company policy.
  • Participate in the creation of Import Compliance procedures and work instructions.
  • Prepare and maintain documentation in support of qualification of products under preferential trade programs in coordination with the Global Trade Compliance Import Manager.
  • Assist with imports of products for repair and service.
  • Knowledge of US trade laws and regulations such US Customs and Border Protection Regulations, Trade Sanctions, Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) BIS, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Support investigations, internal and external audits, and other compliance initiatives as required by the business.
  • FDA documentation for laser emitting products.
  • Exposure to duty drawback programs.
  • Assist in the preparation of systems/AI automation development.
  • Perform other export trade compliance related duties assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Experienced in harmonized classification for US and other countries.
  • Demonstrated experience in performing customs declaration auditing.
  • Associate degree and / or 3-5 years of Customs compliance work experience, or other equivalent certification.
  • Experience with semiconductor or other high tech industry
  • Demonstrated ability with classification in CH 84 & 85; CH 90, CH 98 & CH 99
  • Commodity Control List (CCL) 3, 5, and 6.
  • Written communications skills as well as the ability to apply critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and execute several projects at once.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Software.
  • Experience with Oracle and/or SAP a plus.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Overseas,

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