Customs Compliance Analyst

Barnes & Noble•Monroe Township, NJ

8d•$95,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Barnes & Noble is the world’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media, and educational products. Barnes & Noble imports a significant volume of product from origins around the world to support sales in its stores. The Import Logistics Department is responsible for the movement of these goods and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations associated with entry into the United States. The Customs Compliance Analyst is primarily responsible for ensuring Barnes & Noble is compliant with US Customs (CBP) and Participating Government Agencies (PGA) regulations, documentation, and classification of imported merchandise. This supports the international supply chain, which begins with item setup, PO inception and maintenance, to shipment and final delivery. This position will liaise with internal functional groups, external service providers, vendors, regulatory agencies, and customs brokers to gather and document each new imported product to ensure that product flow meets the demands of the regulatory landscape and the needs of the business. An employee in this position can expect an annual starting rate between $95,000 and $100,000, depending on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in a similar operation, analytical, or transportation position
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, and /or equivalent work experience
Customs Broker License required
Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Higher-level proficiency in Excel is preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Code of Federal Regulations and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
Knowledge and understanding of Partner Government Agency Regulations, e.g., FDA, Department of Commerce, USDA, etc.
Strong organization, time-management, prioritization, multi-tasking, independent decision making, problem-solving, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
Works well under deadlines, self-starter, innovative, collaborative, customer-focused.

Responsibilities

Classification support for all Barnes & Noble, Inc. imported items. Request detailed information from vendors as needed (pictures, item description, value breakdown) to support classification.
Assist with maintaining Customs and PGA requirements; follow up with vendors to collect and retain those documents for recordkeeping. Liaise with vendors, origin 3PL, and Customs Broker to ensure those documents are made available at the time of entry into the US. (FDA, Fish & Wildlife, TSCA, Anti-Dumping, Lacey ACT, etc.)
Analyze daily reports to ensure documentation completeness, on-time product flow, and Distribution Center communication. Develop action plans to address service-related problems.
Liaison with Asia-origin teams, Planning & Allocation department, and other service providers to communicate daily booking exceptions, manage lead times, troubleshoot issues, and ensure on-time delivery.
Coordinate, manage, and drive activities with customs brokers related to FOB costing, entered value declaration, tariff, and duty application.
Manage daily ocean and airfreight import origin and destination operations, to include addressing exceptions that could impact timely and accurate entry filing.
Assist in updating internal systems (AS-400) with compliance information for each new product
Draft and maintain SOP’s for which this position is responsible
Other KPI’s and reports as requested by management
Additional job duties or responsibilities supporting international logistics operations and other duties as may be assigned.