Compliance Specialist, Imports

As a Fortune 500 company, Expeditors employs more than 16,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 329 locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include the consolidation and forwarding of air or ocean freight, customs brokerage, vendor consolidation, cargo insurance, time‑defined transportation, order and risk management, warehousing, distribution and customized logistics solutions. Expeditors is headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Job Description Scope of Position The Compliance Support Specialist proactively assists in enforcing Expeditors brokerage operational import standards, policies and procedures and supports our Vision and Mission Statement, making our promise real to all employees and customers. Proactively monitor the following key metrics to achieve the expected results: Operational Performance: IDMA –100% files audited following CHQ guideline at AUT or AUR Commit to exemplify and teach Our Culture, Mission and Goals and 10 Critical Success Factors. Complete 52 hours of training per year (4.33 per month) and all mandatory training timely. Own your self‑development. Prepare, follow up and execute on your personal development goals. Ensure local policies are being followed by team members. Build healthy cross‑functional relationships and promote team spirit and cohesiveness within the team, department and corridor. Ensure that company controls, policies, procedures and processes are understood and complied with. Effectively assist with projects and tasks to contribute to department TBP goals. Key Responsibilities Perform consistently at the highest level (Product OPA Audit Result). Ensure strong knowledge and proper use of all Expeditors’ systems and tools as applicable. Maintain professional and courteous conduct at all times, especially when engaging with CBP, CEE or customers on behalf of Expeditors via phone or email. Monitor service execution within the Compliance department, assisting our relentless pursuit of efficiency and operational excellence: Performance: ensure oversight, including self‑assessments and daily, weekly and monthly performance monitoring so that issues (root cause) are resolved proactively in the Inbond dashboard, Customs forms, Protests, Entry Resolution and IDMA. Actively make recommendations and participate in the optimization of systems and tools and continuously improve the efficiency, productivity and quality of the service. Conduct daily reviews via IDMA (Import Daily Monitoring Application) in accordance with Expeditors’ Import Daily Monitoring Program. Ensure branch implementation of CHB Import SOP procedures related to Import Customs regulatory compliance. Review all the Powers of Attorney received by the branch for validity, and review attached Importer Questionnaire for completeness; upload valid POA and the Importer Questionnaire into the POA Tool. Monitor POA expiration dates, communicate and follow up with CHB accordingly. Customs Bonds Review all Custom Bond Applications sent to the branch for accuracy, work with Bond Writer via CHQ for review and approval. Manage all Bond renewals. Notify Brokerage team of any upcoming renewals and follow up on responses. Antidumping and Countervailing Override Audits Audit any ADD/CVD overrides that were issued for the prior day. Report audit findings to Brokerage team and ensure required backup is uploaded to e.doc. Inquiry Tracking Database Monitor all inquiries made from CBP or CEE directly to CHQ via the Inquiry Tracking Database. Re‑assign all inquiries in a timely manner as needed to the designated owners and follow up until inquiry is completed and resolved. Trainings Deliver Import Compliance Training topics to strengthen the knowledge of our Brokerage team. Conduct training sessions on a regular basis for the entry personnel via the “Brokerage Boot Camp.” Ensure new hires understand the material and provide guidance where there is a gap in understanding. Provide the necessary material to ensure new hires have a basic understanding of systems and processes. Training topics should be based on the following: Issues apparent on Customs rejection Spreadsheet. Problems discovered during the daily reviews (IDMA). New Customs/Partnered Government Agencies (PGA) developments and procedures. Identify Training needs as a result of the assessments to Agents and Leads. Facilitate and report government agency visits to Regional and CHQ Compliance in accordance with Expeditors’ Government Visit Guidelines. Work with Brokerage department to promote how Expeditors’ Customs compliance structure drives savings and efficiencies for customers. Monitor and support the use of the Import Declaration Monitoring Application (IDMA). Communicate with Brokerage team information related to PGA (Partnered Government Agencies) related developments: Customs Pipeline or Bulletins, HTSUSA, Customs info and Explanatory Notes. Escalate necessary issues to Compliance Import Manager, Shared Service Manager or Brokerage Manager as needed. Compliance Responsibilities Understand and adhere to all internal controls. Promote integrity and compliance with all company policies and regulations. Security, Health & Safety Immediately report any unsafe conditions or incidents to the Branch’s Health and Safety representative. Promote a safe and secure work environment for all employees. Finance Understand and follow credit policy 100% of the time. Qualifications To be the most effective in this position we are looking for the following skills and experience: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field (Preferred) 3+ years’ experience in import brokerage Import Clearance Specialist Certifications, preferred Customs Broker license (U.S.) or similar non-U.S. country license, preferred. Familiar with Expeditors’ system (CFIT) and required tools. Customer Satisfaction oriented Interpersonal and communication skills, ability to communicate at all levels written and oral communication, presentations. Ability to relate and influence employees at all levels. Ability to communicate with government agencies. Ability to complete work within standard procedures, guidelines and office policies. Commitment to exemplify our culture at all times. Ability to facilitate compliance related trainings. Hands‑on knowledge of Operational Process Standards desk procedures (OPS) Strong understanding of 19 CFR (Parts 1 – 199) and the HTSUSA Research skills and problem‑solving skills. Computer skills, including knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications (MS Office – Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, One Note). English and Spanish fluency, written and verbal. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr