Customs Analyst

Ivoclar North America•Amherst, NY

4d•$52,000 - $63,000

About The Position

Are you passionate about global logistics, trade compliance, and customs operations? Join our team at Ivoclar as a Customs Analyst for North America. You'll ensure a smooth import/export processes, maintain compliance with international trade regulations, and coordinate inbound shipments within US Custom Brokers, Freight Forwarders and Carriers including routes and delivery schedules. Let's achieve our goal together. If you are looking for a job where you can contribute actively, develop personally and professionally and make a lasting difference then this is the right place for you. As an international family business with a long-term perspective, we know that it is our 3500 employees that are the key to our success. Let's achieve our goal together: Making people smile. Ivoclar is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. Ivoclar will not discriminate against persons because of their disability and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities. We will also make reasonable accommodations during the interview and selection process. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. This position is not eligible for employer-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Minimum 3-5+ years of experience in customs, global logistics, or supply chain preferred
Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain or related field recommended
Knowledge of import requirements for the U.S. and Canada
Experience in auditing entries and tariff classification strongly preferred
Organized with strong follow up, sense of urgency, and communication skills
Highly motivated individual that is able to work independently, with a passion for problem solving and continuous improvement
PC proficiency with intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) strongly desired.

Responsibilities

Coordinate inbound shipment with U.S. Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders, and Carriers including routes and delivery schedules.
Review import documents and freight invoices for accuracy.
Allocate costs for management approval.
Track inbound deliveries and provide tracking information to internal customers and managers
Maintain strong relationships with import agents.
Collaborate to resolve shipping delays.
Continuously analyze delivery costs and recommend best method(s) of transportation
Assign country of origin and appropriate U.S. harmonized tariff classification numbers to purchased products in ERP system.
Maintain import documentation and ensure compliance to regulations and procedures
Develop and provide regular reports to management on logistic activities
Audit broker entries including filing entry amendments and performing free trade assessments.