Customs Compliance Analyst

Dollar Tree•Chesapeake, VA

4d•$66,000 - $72,000

About The Position

The Customs Compliance Analyst serves as a front-line trade compliance expert, ensuring Dollar Tree complies with regulations required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other governmental agencies. The role supports day-to-day operations in an environment focused on regulatory compliance, continuous training, and process improvement. The analyst classifies imported products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, the Code of Federal Regulations, and other tools; determines applicable documentation and agency requirements for U.S. and Canadian imports; coordinates with customs brokers; and monitors regulatory changes. The role also oversees post-entry submissions, amendments, protests, variance reporting, and document retention, while improving audit processes. In addition, the analyst communicates with internal departments, trains and advises Global Sourcing and Merchants on compliance and trade issues, researches commodity types and regulations, and supports Import Accounts Payable processes as needed.

Requirements

2 to 4 years of import compliance experience in trade, customs brokerage, or a corporate compliance environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including strong working knowledge of Excel and other data analytics tools.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal business partners.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related area preferred.
Customs Broker License (LCB), CCS, or similar professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

Classify imported products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Code of Federal Regulations, and other tools to ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian regulations.
Work with Global Sourcing and Merchants to obtain product samples, descriptions, and specifications.
Validate and assign duty rates and trade programs to items to support cost planning.
Determine documentation required for U.S. and Canadian customs entry, including applicable partner government agency requirements.
Coordinate with customs brokers to resolve entry exceptions and questions.
Review and update operating procedures to maintain compliance with changing regulations.
Monitor CBP regulatory changes to ensure continued compliance.
Ensure timely and accurate post-entry submissions for identified Customs entries.
Facilitate timely submission of Post Entry Amendments and Protests.
Maintain and enhance the OS&D program, including timely reporting of variances to CBP for post-entry processing as needed.
Ensure paper and electronic documentation is stored according to CBP regulations and the Record Retention Policy.
Identify and implement improvements to post-entry audit processes while maintaining compliance.
Communicate proactively with departments that affect Customs Compliance.
Provide guidance and training to Global Sourcing and Merchants on current compliance and trade issues.
Research new commodity types and regulations to minimize risk and cost and educate internal partners.
Support Import A/P processes as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.