Customs Compliance Analyst

Company: Brooks Sports
Location: Greater Seattle Area
Type: Full-time
Experience: Mid-Senior level
Functions: Analyst
Industries: Import and Export
Compensation: DOE

General Position Description:

The Customs Compliance Analyst is responsible for educating and enforcing customs and trade compliance practices including C-TPAT across global supply chains by collaborating with internal teams, vendors, suppliers, and customers.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Ensure and enforce customs compliance practices by internal teams and all parties for U.S. imports and exports
• Handle daily operations with customs broker and other related parties tensure timely clearance of shipments and compliance with Brooks’ policies and requirements
• Perform review of customs entries and testing of internal procedures tensure import compliance, integrity of internal controls, and reasonable care as required by federal regulations and ISA requirements
• Handle and manage product reviews and duty classifications, including HTS for all products
• Maintain a working knowledge and stay current of CBP’s and other government agencies’ regulations
• Perform research on free trade agreements and other duty minimization opportunities, keeping key stakeholders informed
• Manage and maintain records keeping of import and export documents in accordance tcustoms regulations and Brooks’ requirements, including the review and closing of entry files
• Manage drawback program and required recordkeeping tensure regulatory compliance
• Perform payment approvals for all USA shipments tensure accurate values are declared tU.S. Customs
• Coordinate audits and inspections for C-TPAT with 3rd party auditors and monitor /manage vendor compliance results including the corrective action plans
• Perform C-TPAT audits and inspections at logistics service providers and suppliers/factories, as needed
• Perform relevant analysis and create and/or maintain bench-marking reports for performance measurables and quality management, including detailed compliance improvement plans
• Assist in training suppliers and internal teams on Customs and C-TPAT compliance
• Facilitate worldwide trade and customs compliance in all countries that Brooks does or has business with

Skills

Must have skills/experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in international trade, business or public administration, or related fields
• Minimum 3-4 years experience in duty classification and customs compliance
• Well-versed in classifying products (according tthe Harmonized Tariff of the U.S.), Customs Regulations, and International Trade Compliance
• Ability to work independently and make effective decisions.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to function in a team environment and make positive contribution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel and Access

Preferred skills/experience:

• Customs Brokerage License or studying for exam
• International travel experience
• Basic understanding of CPSIA and ISF requirements
• A passion for the running and active lifestyle

Company Description

Brooks Sports makes men's and women's high-performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories that meet the needs of runners of all levels. Entirely focused on the run, Brooks is dedicated tinspiring people trun and be active. Brooks creates innovative equipment that keeps you running longer, farther and faster—and with more enjoyment of the run.

Additional Information

• Local candidates only, nrelocation (Greater Seattle Area).

Job ID: 955289

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