Trade Compliance Administrator

Job Summary:  Under the direct supervision of higher-level management this position is primarily responsible for providing guidance, instruction and document completion for import/export transactions ensuring compliance to company policy and government requirements.  This position exercises independent judgment and operates within established corporate guidelines.   
Help to manage compliance for import/export, including evaluation of Customs Broker performance. 
Self-motivated to see areas for improvement in the I/E group and assist in projects. 
Excellent written/verbal communication skills to support day to day communication with Customers. 
 
Primary Responsibilities: 
Import 
Create/review and provide oversight for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and Schedule B among multiple company sites, requiring excellent problem-solving skills, methodical thinking, and teamwork with other company departments 
Assign HTS classifications for new components, finished goods, machines/equipment, vehicles, and other company imported goods 
Receive electronic import shipment notifications 
Prepare and provide instruction to brokers for import (BIL) 
Assist broker with managing and executing company standard procedures 
Monitor and apply duty savings protocol 
Assist with other projects, as needed 
 
Export 
Utilize the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for export control and be able to assign appropriate ECCNs for export compliance  
Support and ensure company pre-export screening procedures are executed 
Provide instruction to shipping and freight forwarders for export transactions 
Generate export control documents 
Prohibited parties screening 
 
C-TPAT 
Oversee Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) company policies are maintained and executed 
Maintain, and update, the company C-TPAT profile with U.S. Customs for annual approval 
Lead periodic C-TPAT audits by U.S. Customs 
 
 
FTA/COO/PGA/Etc 
Maintain internal local content database by acquiring country of origin information from suppliers 
Help maintain accurate country of origin information in the shipping database 
Create and report local content reporting programs (USMCA, AALA, CAFE, Manufacturers Affidavit, etc.) including all reporting duties to customers and/or the government 
Other government agency Import/Export requirements, EPA, NHTSA, FCC, FDA, FAA, etc. as required 
 
Recordkeeping / Training / Etc. 
Maintain daily import and export logs and liquidation dates 
Ensure import/export document retention 
Utilize Incoterms and provide guidance to employees for proper use 
Continuous education - Internal and external training seminars for position 
Provide continuing education to employees 
Conduct Import/Export training to new-hire employees 
Complete annual internal audits 
Update Import and Export Manuals annually per new regulations and/or company procedures. 
General staff support 
 
Qualifications: 
Excellent analytical and communication skills 
Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project 
High level of customer interface experience 
Ability to work independently with minimal direction 
Well organized, detail oriented 
 
Education: Possess 4-year college degree, Customs Broker License preferred 
Experience: 5 years of industry experience 
 
Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a 
 
Working Conditions:  
Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.