Customs Compliance Specialist

Humanscale Corporation•Piscataway, NJ

About The Position

The Customs Compliance Specialist supports and maintains customs and international trade compliance across Humanscale’s North America operation. The role ensures compliance with applicable import and export regulations, customs requirements, and supply chain security programs, including CTPAT. Key areas include customs documentation and entry review, validating HTS classification and origin data, trade agreement compliance, and executing processes and procedures that help ensure regulatory compliance and the highest standard of reasonable care. The position operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required.
1–3 years of experience in data analysis and customs-related functions.
Knowledge and understanding of U.S. Customs import processes, as well as 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 apply knowledge of products, procedures, and policies, and understand critical issues affecting the organization.
Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities and provide and welcome feedback.
High focus on confidentiality.
Excellent follow-through skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and math skills to estimate numerical data.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

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 the CTPAT committee’s initiatives to ensure continued compliance.
Provide Planners and Management with applicable HTS classifications and corresponding duty rates prior to import.
Support and assist with departmental needs inside or outside the company, including customs, brokers, planners, and management.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Commuter benefits.
Medical discounts.
Ancillary benefits, including accident, critical illness, and hospital insurance.
Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
Pet insurance.
Employee discount programs.
401(k) matching.
Paid time off, including 15 PTO days and 11 holidays.