Customs and Trade Senior Specialist

The Hillman Group, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Customs and Trade Senior Specialist supports and is responsible for all customs related operations with import, export, and other trade/customs laws, rules, and regulation within US, CA, and MX. The Hillman Group is a growing and fast-paced company with multiple locations across North America. This role serves as a subject matter expert for Trade Operations for our divisions and brands. This role will work with cross-functional teams at multiple locations to support customs & trade and compliance initiatives. Essential Job Functions Complete classifications for new and existing products for North America. Ensure compliance with all import/export regulations (Classification, Valuation, Country of Origin, ADD/CVD, Country of Melt and Pour (Steel) and Country of Smelt and Cast (Aluminum) Update and maintain a classification database that includes a rationale for each classification in accordance with the General Rules of Interpretation (US &Canada), and communicate any changes in classifications to the Customs & Trade Manager, Customs Broker (PSC/Disclosure), and Data Management Strong knowledge and understanding of Steel/Alum Tariffs (SEC232), and Reciprocal Tariffs – stay up to date with ongoing changes Promptly handle requests from the Customs Broker to prevent delays at time of entry, audit US & Canada entry files for accuracy and ensure entry records are being stored in accordance with US & Canada Customs Regulations Understand the impact of ADD/CVD in the US and SIMA in Canada, complete Country of Origin and USMCA requests, provide support for requests from government bodies such as CBP, CBSA, and Department of Commerce Validate the Country of Origin for goods being exported, maintain records of export documents, assist in the Aviso and UVA process in Mexico Work with internal teams in identifying new procedures and methods to expedite the import/export laws, regulations, administrative practices, and supply chain security Develop a process for denied party screening for all Hillman customers and vendors, drive continuous improvement within the import/export process to reduce cost and entry time, and monitor and report on developments related to customs and trade compliance Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, and a driven problem-solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks promptly Provides support on additional assignments to ensure overall success of the team and company This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Employees are expected and encouraged to participate in safety and health program activities including immediately reporting hazards, immediately reporting unsafe work practices and incidents to supervisors, wearing required personal protective equipment, and participating in and supporting safety committee activities.

Requirements

7 plus years’ relevant work experience in customs and trade/brokerage
Proficiency with MS Excel and data management, ability to process large data sets, identify abnormalities, challenges, or areas of attention
Ability to function both in a team and individual setting with the ability to shift priorities as required

Nice To Haves

LCB Preferred
CCS Preferred
Background in the fastener industry is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Complete classifications for new and existing products for North America.
Ensure compliance with all import/export regulations (Classification, Valuation, Country of Origin, ADD/CVD, Country of Melt and Pour (Steel) and Country of Smelt and Cast (Aluminum)
Update and maintain a classification database that includes a rationale for each classification in accordance with the General Rules of Interpretation (US &Canada), and communicate any changes in classifications to the Customs & Trade Manager, Customs Broker (PSC/Disclosure), and Data Management
Strong knowledge and understanding of Steel/Alum Tariffs (SEC232), and Reciprocal Tariffs – stay up to date with ongoing changes
Promptly handle requests from the Customs Broker to prevent delays at time of entry, audit US & Canada entry files for accuracy and ensure entry records are being stored in accordance with US & Canada Customs Regulations
Understand the impact of ADD/CVD in the US and SIMA in Canada, complete Country of Origin and USMCA requests, provide support for requests from government bodies such as CBP, CBSA, and Department of Commerce
Validate the Country of Origin for goods being exported, maintain records of export documents, assist in the Aviso and UVA process in Mexico
Work with internal teams in identifying new procedures and methods to expedite the import/export laws, regulations, administrative practices, and supply chain security
Develop a process for denied party screening for all Hillman customers and vendors, drive continuous improvement within the import/export process to reduce cost and entry time, and monitor and report on developments related to customs and trade compliance
Must be positive, detail oriented, organized, and a driven problem-solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks promptly
Provides support on additional assignments to ensure overall success of the team and company