Customs Brokerage Compliance Specialist

LOGISTEED America, INC•Torrance, CA

5h•$31 - $41•Hybrid

About The Position

The Customs Brokerage Compliance Specialist reports to the LOGISTEED-America, Inc. Customs Brokerage Compliance Manager & Director of Customs Brokerage Compliance. This position requires excellent analytical skills along with the ability to monitor and report the activities of all Import Brokerage compliance in the US, including all Participating Government Agencies involved in regulating the importation of freight to Compliance Manager. Other key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Supporting policies procedures and direction for a compliant Import Customs regulatory compliance program. Assist in the monitoring and enforcing compliance policy guidelines for reasonable care and paperless recordkeeping.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years brokerage experience
Strong classification and regulatory knowledge
Customs data reports extraction and analysis skills
3 years supervisor/managerial experience
Work well with individuals of different languages and cultures
Effective decision making, sound judgment, and initiative
Excellent organization skills
Excellent verbal, written communication & presentation skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and regulations (OSHA)
Ability to make decisions in an objective manner
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Organizational, people, and interviewing skills
Conflict resolution skills
Staff management: requires flexibility and understanding that all staff may be required to perform duties outside their normal area of expertise to meet the mission and goal
Ability to respond to situations in a prompt and professional manner
Proven professional and sound judgment in the management of difficult and / or sensitive matters
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Ability to work in multiple systems and ability to input and retrieve data are a must
Must be able to read, write and count
Intermediate/Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word & Excel
Energetic and highly motivated to succeed
Proven strong business acumen
Fluency in English
Must pass drug and criminal background check
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Licensed broker - preferred

Responsibilities

Provide internal regulatory support & guidance including but not limited to the following compliance areas:
Monitor compliance activities to ensure reasonable care and accuracy of all LUS branch’s Customs entry filing and paper/paperless recordkeeping activities.
Run various Customs entry reports both from the CW1 brokerage system as well as from the ACE portal for compliance monitoring as well as for internal quarterly entry audits.
Compile data into CSV or Excel formats and conduct analysis for review by the Compliance Manager and Director of Brokerage Compliance.
Conduct tariff classification reviews for both the internal branches as well as for external clients.
Develop and maintain classification databases for key accounts and update CW1 by client to improve efficiency of classifications and proper SPI and PGA codes and data being applied to the entries.
Maintain current employee listing in the ACE portal by working with LUS HR Managers to ensure compliance with the reporting of new and terminated employees within the 30-day regulatory requirement.
Proactive pursuit of updated information from HR is required for reporting all employees affected within a facility housing a brokerage entry operation.
Maintain a positive working relationship with all LUS Branch Brokerage Managers
Communicating both orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner
Handle and manage all communication and sensitive materials with high confidentiality and discretion.
Maintaining communication and control through all phases of the journey, including the production of management reports and statistics
Supporting initiatives that are inspiring and motivating employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives
Performing tasks safely
Ensuring area housekeeping requirements are met
Abiding by all Federal. State, Local safety regulations and OSHA rules and LOGISTEED-America, Inc. safety practices
Record and submit monthly expenses and reimbursement forms.
Managing and tracking all assigned material, equipment and company assets as necessary
Participate in application of LUS policies and procedures including but not limited Attendance and Punctuality policy, progressive corrective action, and others.
Training and developing Team as needed
Support internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to safety, compliance, HR. finance and customers.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Ability to travel if needed for business necessity
Should be available for holiday, night and weekend shifts to meet required customer/business needs.
Working closely with customers, colleagues and third parties to ensure smooth operations to deadlines
ABILITY TO READ, ANALYZE AND INTERPRET COMPLIANCE REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
ABILITY TO RESPOND EFFECTIVELY TO TIME SENSITIVE WORK ORDERS