Customs Compliance Specialist

Humanscale•Piscataway Township, NJ

6d•$58,769 - $85,721

About The Position

The Customs Compliance Specialist supports and maintains customs and international trade compliance across Humanscale’s North American operations. The role helps ensure compliance with applicable import and export regulations, customs requirements, and supply chain security programs, including CTPAT. Responsibilities include reviewing customs documentation and entries, validating HTS classification and origin data, supporting trade agreement compliance, and carrying out processes and procedures that meet customs requirements and the standard of reasonable care. The position operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
1–3 years of experience in data analysis and customs-related functions.
Knowledge and understanding of U.S. Customs import processes and Canadian and Mexican customs processes.
Attention to detail and precision in reporting.
Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to disseminate significant amounts of information.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to prioritize workload and multitask.
Strong problem-solving skills, including root-cause identification.
Ability to develop and maintain knowledge of products, procedures, and policies, and understand critical issues affecting the organization.
Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities and to provide and welcome feedback.
High focus on confidentiality.
Excellent follow-through skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and ability to use math to estimate numerical data.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with customs brokers to resolve questions and provide information at port arrival, including HTS, free trade agreement eligibility, valuation verification, tariff assessments, and antidumping/countervailing duty applicability.
Perform daily audits of customs entries.
Compile documentation for drawback claims.
Create weekly reports on product movement through U.S., Canadian, and Mexican borders.
Create recurring reports on U.S., Canadian, and Mexican customs spend.
Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve processes.
Maintain department records and files as required.
Support CTPAT committee initiatives to ensure continued compliance.
Provide planners and management with applicable HTS classifications and corresponding duty rates before import.
Support and assist with departmental needs inside or outside the company, including customs, brokers, planners, and management.
Perform additional duties as assigned.