Customs Compliance Operations Agent

Panasonic • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!

The Customs Compliance and Operations Agent will report to Import Manager of PLSA. The main role will be to manage compliance tasks for clients executing best practices related to day-to-day compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for import compliance, and the Bureau of Industry and Security for export control compliance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong proficiency in classification, GRI’s, HTS chapter and section notes, Cross Customs Rulings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong proficiency in PGA requirements, including FDA.
• Strong proficiency in Trump tariff application
• Licensed Customs Broker

Responsibilities

• Oversee import and export regulatory compliance processes, including: Classification of importer commodities, Interface with clients to obtain sufficient information to properly classify, Management of PGA data requirements for HTS codes; responsible for keeping system of record updated with accurate PGA information, Management of declarations for Section 232; responsible for keeping system of record updated with accurate PGA information, Interface with client and client’s suppliers to obtain information for PGA requirements to include TSCA, FDA, FCC, APHIS, EPA, and others., Interface with client and client’s suppliers to obtain information about Section 232 tariffs to obtain proper declarations, Interface with client and client’s suppliers to determine ADD and CVD applicability; maintain information in the system of record., Collaborate with PLSA entry team as well as third party brokers to give instructions for clearance. Be responsive to entry brokers’ request for information, Upload documentation to justify all classification and compliance decisions to system of record consistent with CBP recordkeeping requirements, Collaborate with export team for any requests for classification, Support post-entry changes in the system of record by updating compliance information as needed, Assist management to identify and review cost or duty savings opportunities, Consult with export team on any compliance questions, review exports for compliance.
• Responsible for reconciliation operation, Track due dates for reconciliations, Interface with clients to obtain spreadsheets, Frequent and timely communication with clients, File reconciliations timely.
• Recordkeeping support
• SOP support

Benefits

• Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources.
• High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED