Customs Compliance Coordinator

Crane Worldwide Logistics • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Customs Compliance Coordinator will work with Customs Regulatory Compliance Analysts to develop client-specific procedures, especially for onboarding new clients. This role is responsible for compliance activities including classification of merchandise for HTS, Schedule B, and ECCN research. The coordinator will also assist with post-entry functions such as applying for tariff concessions, refunds, duty drawbacks, and credits, as well as resolving issues with customs and other government agencies. Excellent client service skills are essential, along with the ability to quickly gain extensive knowledge and communicate complex CBP requirements to importers for a clear understanding of import, CBP, and other regulatory requirements. Strong organizational and time management skills are necessary, as is the ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions based on established processes and regulatory interpretations. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Expert/Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to work with legal counsel representing a governmental agency
• High motivated and energetic with a proven ability to work in a fast paced and continually changing environment
• Must be able to work with technical and non-technical staff at all levels
• Must have the ability to travel domestically (up to 10% of the time) to multiple client locations
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrates initiative and adaptability
• Bachelor's Degree/Business or related discipline
• Minimum 1-year experience and working knowledge on customs and brokerage entry processing
• Minimum of 1-year work experience relative to trade compliance

Nice To Haves

• CUSECO preferred

Responsibilities

• Work with the Customs Regulatory Compliance Analysts to develop client-specific procedures for all clients but especially with the on boarding of new clients.
• Responsible for compliance activities to include, but not limited to classification of merchandise for both HTS, Schedule B and ECCN research of product to assist with such classifications.
• Assist with post entry functions for clients - including applying for tariff concessions, refunds, duty drawbacks, credits, resolving all issues involving customs and other government agency.
• Must possess excellent client service skills with the ability to grasp extensive knowledge while dealing with a variety of people.
• Must be able to communicate complex CBP requirements to importers for excellent understanding of import, CBP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Must have strong organizational and time management skills.
• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to make decisions and advise client(s) appropriately on established processes and procedures per regulatory interpretation.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level