Senior Import and Export Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

This position is a senior individual contributor responsible for ensuring the company follows all U.S. and global import/export regulations. You'll function as the in‑house expert on customs compliance, tariff classifications, duty programs, and global trade regulations.

High‑Level Purpose of the Role

• Ensure full compliance with U.S. Customs, CBSA (Canada), global customs authorities, and other regulatory agencies.
• Build and maintain the company's import/export compliance program , policies, and procedures.
• Analyze and apply tariff classifications, duty requirements, trade agreements , and tariff‑reduction programs.
• Partner closely with internal teams and outside counsel to assess risk and implement corrective actions when needed.
• Maintain and update the company's trade compliance systems , master classification data, and record‑keeping processes.

Key responsibilites:

1. Compliance Program Leadership

• Develop, implement, and manage global import/export compliance policies.
• Ensure consistent compliance across all company locations (strong emphasis on imports).

2. Technical Customs & Trade Analysis

• Determine correct HTS classifications , country‑of‑origin rules, and product descriptions.
• Prepare and submit binding rulings when needed.
• Keep current on changes in duties, tariffs, and global trade laws-and advise leadership.

3. Duty Savings & Trade Agreements

• Maximize benefits under programs such as:
  • USMCA
  • GSP
• Identify opportunities to reduce landed costs through trade programs and rulings.

4. Auditing, Investigations & Corrective Actions

• Lead compliance audits for import records, classifications, duties, fees, and marking requirements.
• Identify root causes; deploy corrective action plans.

5. Cross‑Functional Support & Training

• Partner with operations, legal, distribution, finance, sales/marketing, and external trade partners.
• Provide training on import/export requirements.
• Coach and mentor other team members (no direct reports).

6. Broker Management & Systems Work

• Oversee performance and setup of customs brokers.
• Maintain the Master Classification List and support ERP system updates.
• Assist in building automated processes for trade compliance workflows.

Company Description

DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.
Working across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.
With offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.

We believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.

Our service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.

Company Description

DSJ Global is a revolutionary search firm, specializing in the bespoke delivery of executive search solutions to clients.\r\nWorking across a number of niche industries and sectors across the US, UK, and Europe.\r\nWith offices in New York, Charlotte, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, London, Zurich, Berlin, Hong Kong and Singapore, DSJ Global operates on an international scale providing bespoke search packages which are unrivaled in the widespread recruitment market. Our aim is simple, to provide executive search level services which are flexible and tailored to the individual requirement of each client, on an unrivaled cost structure. We currently specialize in the areas of Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, OPEX, Finance and Human Resources.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every client should receive the benefit and accuracy of a search approach, whilst being able to dictate how, when and where it occurs, all on a fee structure to suit. Our revolutionary approach allows us to structure each assignment according to the requirements, time scales and budget available. We believe that for too long executive search firms have been too rigid in their approach and have been able to dictate how the search is conducted, leaving the client relatively powerless on the outcome.\r\n\r\nOur service allows our clients to have increased control, direction and interaction in the search conducted on their behalf and has resulted in successful, on going relationships as search firm of choice with an ever expanding client group.