Customs Specialist

Client Overview:

Our client is a well-established provider of global transportation and supply chain services, with expertise in ocean freight and international logistics. They are looking to hire a Customs Specialist to support their import compliance and customs operations.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$35/hr

Position Overview:

The Customs Specialist supports U.S. import operations by ensuring compliance with customs regulations and assisting with daily import activities.

Responsibilities of the Customs Specialist:

• Partner with customs brokers to ensure timely and accurate filing of U.S. import entries and all required import documentation.
• Support duty management and trade compliance efforts by reviewing and auditing import entries for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze and validate shipping and import data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across records.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and contribute to ongoing trade compliance programs and initiatives.
• Prepare, organize, and maintain documentation for customs broker PSC filings and other import compliance activities.

Required Experience/Skills for the Customs Specialist:

• 2+ years of experience in import operations, customs brokerage, international logistics, trade compliance, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of U.S. import regulations, documentation requirements, customs procedures, and record retention standards.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage compliance-driven processes and identify inconsistencies or discrepancies.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately reconcile shipment records, invoices, and customs entry documentation.
• Experience supporting Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) activities and related operational processes.
• Familiarity with consumer goods imports and associated regulatory requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions, and data analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs and their impact on import operations.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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