Compliance Coordinator (Hybrid)

Claires • Hoffman Estates, IL

64d • $52,000 - $71,760 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Customs Compliance Coordinator plays an integral part in establishing, monitoring, and ensuring CLAIRE’s commodities are compliant with the ever-changing U.S. and foreign laws and regulations throughout the supply chain. · Ensure the company’s adherence to applicable U.S. and international laws and regulations related to the importation/exportation of CLAIRE’S commodities · Resolution of issues impacting the movement of CLAIRE’S goods across international borders, including problem resolution with customs broker(s) · Support accuracy and integrity of commodity information across all databases within the company to demonstrate Due Diligence · Maintain written policies and procedures related to import/export operation procedures · Interfaces with other internal departments as a resource to provide guidance, education, and best practices for trade compliance processes and requirements relevant to the business · Support import/export or other trade-related audit activities · Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required, and use good judgment in varied situations
• Strong analytical, organization, and communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to problem-solve
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent follow-up and follow-through skills

Nice To Haves

• Import/export/logistics/trade compliance experience or relevant education experience
• Working knowledge of U.S. Tariff Classification and other government agencies, such as Food and Drug (FDA), Fish & Wildlife (FWS), U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)

Responsibilities

• Ensure the company’s adherence to applicable U.S. and international laws and regulations related to the importation/exportation of CLAIRE’S commodities
• Resolution of issues impacting the movement of CLAIRE’S goods across international borders, including problem resolution with customs broker(s)
• Support accuracy and integrity of commodity information across all databases within the company to demonstrate Due Diligence
• Maintain written policies and procedures related to import/export operation procedures
• Interfaces with other internal departments as a resource to provide guidance, education, and best practices for trade compliance processes and requirements relevant to the business
• Support import/export or other trade-related audit activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Benefits for full-time employees included medical, dental, and vision insurance, voluntary welfare plans, bonus plan eligibility, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time and paid leave.
• Benefits for part-time employees included voluntary welfare plans, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time and paid leave in required states.
• Sick Time: For the State of Washington, all employees will accrue paid sick time at the rate of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees