Specialist, Customs Compliance

Overview At CHANEL, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL and strongly encourage your application. About the role CHANEL is looking for a customs compliance specialist to join our Customs & Regulatory Compliance team in Piscataway, NJ. You will play a leading role in facilitating the customs regulatory compliance needs across fashion, watches, fine jewelry, fragrance, and beauty divisions to ensure on time entry into the US market. This role interfaces with US legal, US F&B regulatory, Global fashion regulatory, and Global supply chain teams across fashion, watches & fine jewelry, fragrance & beauty and is a key partner for US merchandising, fashion account management, press and celebrity relations, and finance. Our ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience in the customs compliance space. Responsibilities Customs Compliance: Perform US HTS classification for fashion, WFJ, F&B, and non-sellable materials. Review product compositions for compliance flags (e.g., FWS, APHIS, FDA). Review imports for compliance with TSCA and Lacey Act. Manage import data requirements and cross-functional coordination with relevant teams. Keep up with changing import tariff regulations (e.g., 232, 301) and communicate changes to the business. Knowledge of Trade Remedy issues, such as ADD/CVD. Answer CF28/29 requests from CBP as required with support from legal counsel. Import/Export Processing Support the cross-border coordination of Press and VIP movements. Communicate import requirements to global and US teams to ensure wheels-up entry on time for all imports. Investigate and answer broker questions across all inbound shipments. Generate pro formas as needed for export. Review pre-alerts to ensure all required data is available before import, and escalate missing data as needed to Global teams. Attend weekly customs broker meetings to address import issues. Manage priority imports based on business-critical needs. Ensure import KPI’s are met, highlighting impacts to the business and solutions when issues arise. Data Analysis Data entry for import/export of high-jewelry loan items as needed. Pull ACE reports to capture Chanel’s duty monthly spend. Ability to work across different reporting systems (e.g., SAP, OrliWeb, MMS, My Tower). Comfort with PowerBI and Microsoft systems. You are energized by Working in a highly collaborative environment. Navigating complexity. Collaborating with international teams. Working independently through challenges. Eye for detail and issue identification. Connecting the dots between teams. What you will bring to the team A degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or compliance. A licensed customs broker. Experience importing and exporting consumer goods; strong preference for fashion and beauty products. Position Logistics Partially Remote: Role requires a minimum of three days in-person presence in Piscataway, NJ. Minimum 3 years of experience in customs compliance. Education Requirements: Bachelor's in supply chain, law, regulatory affairs. Compensation The anticipated base salary range for this position is $61,400–$95,000. Base salary is one component of total compensation; other forms of variable pay may be offered. Other components may include bonus potential, benefits, and/or perks. Benefits Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing and a Wellbeing fund. Family and caregiving benefits (including parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership). Generous paid time off policies (vacation, holiday, sick, volunteer days). 401K and other incentives. Robust healthcare offerings (medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE, One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, EAP). Life insurance, AD&D, disability coverage, Health Advocate, Travel Accident & Medical, commuter benefits. Additional Information Chanel is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals understand the brand, the business, and motivations so that together we can unlock growth possibilities. Diversity and Inclusion We promote Diversity & Inclusion, fostering respect, empathy and dignity for all. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our organisation and client connections. Employee Resource Groups in the US are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around shared identity or lived experience to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community. Chanel Community CHANEL Community empowers employees to contribute to and learn from our communities. Employees are encouraged to volunteer annually; CHANEL matches employee donations to selected charities. Sustainability CHANEL Mission 1.5° focuses on climate action aligned with the Paris Agreement to limit warming to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels. Employees are encouraged to contribute to US Sustainability efforts through organized task forces and initiatives. Arts and Culture We support cultural engagement through CHANEL Culture Fund and CHANEL Next Prize; US support includes MoMA and Tribeca programs, Through Her Lens, and other initiatives. Fondation Chanel Fondation CHANEL supports women and girls, with partnerships that improve safety and autonomy globally. For more information, please visit the Fondation Chanel website. Career and Leadership Development Dedicated in-house teams support onboarding and leadership development through programs like Imagine Chanel People and Heart of Leadership, with blended online and live classes. Chanel, Inc. benefits and perks are subject to eligibility and change. #J-18808-Ljbffr CHANEL