Customs Auditor (Contract)

Segula Technologies•Grapevine, TX

About The Position

This position coordinates Customs post-entry audit and broker oversight activities and ensures that all import entries filed under our Importer of Record number are in accordance with Customs and Border Protection regulations and company import procedures and policies. The position is also responsible for submitting Customs ACH duty and fee records for payment confirmation to Accounts Payable. Customs Auditing: 50% Audit all 7501 customs entries according to established audit procedures. Evaluate Broker performance with monthly spreadsheets; maintain monthly and annual statistics regarding broker performance. Facilitate quarterly broker review meetings Ensure that all established compliance procedures are being followed. Submit a weekly and monthly customs compliance status report. Compile supporting information for CF28s and CF29s, ISA audit and other inquiries as needed. Compile supporting information and corrections for Rejects and Census warnings. Maintain effective follow-up procedures on all reply and action items. Serve as back-up support for the Classification Specialist in their absence Root Cause and Corrective Action Coordination: 20% Research any discrepancies between receiving and the customs entry. Request PEA corrections for entries as needed; reply to CF28s and CF29 with manager approval. Ensure that all established compliance procedures are being followed. Data Analytics: 20% Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems Develop robust and open working relationships with key business and operational partners enabling the free flow of business-critical information. Translate financial information into usable and relevant operational information to drive performance through implementable actions. Provide and communicate quantitative & qualitative data to support and facilitate business decision making. Analyse and extract relevant information from data to support business decision Prepare reports and presentations to communicate information within the organization Administration/Invoice Management: 10% Audit PO, Invoice, and Entry Summary to Payment to ensure customs compliance. Maintain records of AHI Customs related documents according to Records Retention policies and CFR 163.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Six (6) years experience within a warehouse/distribution or manufacturing environment.
Three (3) years experience of import/export and auditing procedures and processes.
Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license)
Knowledge of US Customs rules and regulations.
An understanding of Import/Export and Auditing processes and procedures.
Strong customer service focus
Attention to detail / detail oriented
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English
Ability to tailor communication style to meet internal or external customer needs.
Functional Experience with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
Functional Experience with ERP Software (SAP, Oracle, JDE, etc…)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge/Experience in Aviation/Aerospace Industry
One (1) year Foreign Trade Zone experience
Certified Customs Specialist Certification
Customs Broker License
Integration Point or other FTZ /trade compliance systems
SAP experience
Aerospace/Part Manufacturing/Warhousing/Parts Distribution experience is critical to this role.

Responsibilities

Audit all 7501 customs entries according to established audit procedures.
Evaluate Broker performance with monthly spreadsheets; maintain monthly and annual statistics regarding broker performance.
Facilitate quarterly broker review meetings
Ensure that all established compliance procedures are being followed.
Submit a weekly and monthly customs compliance status report.
Compile supporting information for CF28s and CF29s, ISA audit and other inquiries as needed.
Compile supporting information and corrections for Rejects and Census warnings.
Maintain effective follow-up procedures on all reply and action items.
Serve as back-up support for the Classification Specialist in their absence
Research any discrepancies between receiving and the customs entry.
Request PEA corrections for entries as needed; reply to CF28s and CF29 with manager approval.
Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
Develop robust and open working relationships with key business and operational partners enabling the free flow of business-critical information.
Translate financial information into usable and relevant operational information to drive performance through implementable actions.
Provide and communicate quantitative & qualitative data to support and facilitate business decision making.
Analyse and extract relevant information from data to support business decision
Prepare reports and presentations to communicate information within the organization
Audit PO, Invoice, and Entry Summary to Payment to ensure customs compliance.
Maintain records of AHI Customs related documents according to Records Retention policies and CFR 163.