Customs Compliance Specialist

Sigma Engineered Solutions•Garner, NC

About The Position

Company Overview: Since 1982, Sigma Engineered Solutions has been on an incredible journey. We started with just one plant in India and have expanded to 13 locations around the world. What began as a cost-effective supplier of low-voltage electrical products has grown into a global solutions provider of highly engineered, complex metal components, including machined parts and precision metal stampings. At Sigma Engineered Solutions “your success is our mission.” It’s a promise we live by daily and it defines everything we do whether you are a team member or customer. Responsible for ensuring accurate tariff classification, Country of Origin maintenance, and compliance with customs regulations for a wide range of products and materials. Oversees import/export documentation, audits customs entries, and collaborates with internal teams and brokers to support timely clearances and maintain comprehensive material master data.

Requirements

Minimum 1-2 years of customs brokerage or import entry experience, preferred time handling PGAs, OGAs, Import Customs Entries, and customer service with importers. Previous experience with air is a plus but not required. Strong ocean entry background required.
Educational background in Supply Chain Logistics or International Business (or internship experience) preferred.
1+ years’ experience with PC, including Microsoft Office, databases, software, web-based applications, and vendor’s systems.
10 years of experience in customs compliance

Responsibilities

Ensure the accurate classification of tariffs for a diverse portfolio of products, components, materials, and spare parts, while maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date material master data in coordination with Engineering, Marketing and Commercial finance.
Maintain Country of Origin for products, components, materials and spare parts in the material master data
Execute assigned projects.
Provide all relevant data to logistics department to ensure timely and accurate entry filing and customs clearance.
Ensure record keeping documentation is complete for all imports and bonded Warehouse.
Work with customs brokers on any issues involving clearances and customs entries.
Audit completed customs entries.
Establish classification worksheets to support item classifications along with Engineering team.
Establish and maintain Export Control Commodity Number (ECCN) for current material.
Ensure compliance with all customs rules and regulations.
Serve as a channel for resolution on compliance issues, including stopping orders/shipments if compliance concerns are not reconciled.
Experience interpreting and applying U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, including tariff classification, valuation, admissibility, and duty requirements under Title 19 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations.
Knowledge of CBP enforcement priorities and trade risk management practices to proactively mitigate risks related to classification, valuation, and admissibility.
Monitor, interpret, and apply U.S. and international trade laws and regulations such: export controls, sanctions, HTS/ECCN classification, country of origin rules, and free trade agreements.