Corporate Compliance Specialist

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.

The Corporate Compliance Coordinator supports various aspects of import and/or export customs compliance, including training and operational support across all Company import/export functions. This position requires knowledge and understanding of compliance regulations related to agencies such as CBP, FDA, AES, TSA, Census, and BIS, ensuring JAS operations meet all regulatory and internal requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide training on operational compliance processes and procedures for employees.
• Support operations personnel on compliance-related processes, including but not limited to POA, AMS, and ISF filing.
• Conduct internal audits and review reports to ensure adherence to regulations.
• Apply knowledge of proper compliance processes to resolve issues in accordance with industry standards.
• Review and recommend improvements to procedures for increased efficiency and compliance.
• Assist employees and teams in resolving compliance-related issues.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders and customers.
• Prepare and monitor compliance and management reports.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Licensed Customs Broker or Customs Certified Specialist (CCS) preferred
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to analyze regulations, write reports, and effectively present information.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in international freight forwarding with a strong compliance background.
• Strong knowledge of international freight forwarding, including Incoterms, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs regulations, and other government requirements.
• High School Diploma or GED required; additional education a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• 100% performed in a climate-controlled office environment under normal working conditions.
• May require occasional travel in support of compliance initiatives.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach with arms and hands, talk, and hear. May occasionally need to stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 25 pounds.

ADDITIONAL:

• Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
• Perform job responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, potential and current customers and business partners.
• Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
• Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.

The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company's business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT "KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER." JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY.