Customs Import Compliance Specialist

Expeditors•Brisbane, CA

14h•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Customs Import Compliance Specialist will proactively ensure the import department meets the highest standards of import Customs compliance. This role involves monitoring compliance, conducting internal reviews, staying updated on customs regulations, managing post-entry activities, and providing training to entry personnel. The specialist will play a key role in maintaining the company's adherence to customs laws and procedures.

Requirements

College degree
Customs Broker’s License
3 years' experience in U.S. Customs brokerage
Strong analytical ability
Strong working knowledge of CFIT and Expeditors' import applications
Proficiency in the following software products: MS Office - Word, Excel, Access, Power Point
Customs business understanding; current customs environment
Strong understanding of 19 CFR (Parts 1 – 199) and the HTSUSA
Customer service skills to deal with branch personnel and external customers; ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization interfacing with supervisors, peers and clients
Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks to completion simultaneously
Research skills, problem solving and follow-up skills
Ability to relate to clients, Customs and other government officials, and employees at all levels
Hands-on knowledge of Operational Process Standards desk procedures
Ability to articulate clearly through written and oral presentation
Strong understanding of software development principles.
Experience with automation platforms such as Power Automate.
Experience with Microsoft Copilot and M365 technologies.
Familiarity with data structures, APIs, integrations, and system architecture.
Basic understanding of AI, machine learning, LLMs, and prompt engineering.
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to understand complex operational processes.
Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing automations, applications, or digital solutions.
Experience leading cross-functional projects.
Experience working in operations, logistics, finance, or enterprise shared services environments.
Certifications in Microsoft Power Platform, Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot, or related technologies.

Responsibilities

Prevent late files/payments by ensuring proper use of the statement management reports.
Monitor filing of Triennial Status Reports and fees; pay annual permit fee, as directed by CHQ.
Ensure Employee reporting is handled in accordance with 19 CFR 111.28 through the Branch ER Contact.
Assist in the enforcement of Expeditors’ Brokerage Operational Process Standards, policies and procedures.
Review all Powers of Attorney received by the branch for validity, and review attached Importer Questionnaire for completeness; upload valid POA and Importer Questionnaire into the POA Tool.
Conduct daily reviews via IDMA (Import Daily Monitoring Application) in accordance with Expeditors’ Import Daily Monitoring Program. Derive training topics from results.
Monitor customs rejections (3461 and 7501) in a spreadsheet format. Report results to the U.S. and Canada Customs Compliance Manager in the annual Self-Audit. Derive training topics from results.
Complete annual Self-Audit, as administered by CHQ.
Conduct 361 reviews
Assist Branch Compliance Manager with ensuring the all monitoring reports are reviewed timely.
Ensure that branch employees are kept up to date on Customs and OGA related developments. Read daily publications of Broker Power’s International Trade Today, CSMS Messages from CBP, local customs publications (eg. Pipelines, Public Bulletins, etc.). Visit customs and OGA websites on a regular basis. Ensure familiarity with Customs’ Informed Compliance Publications.
Maintain current editions of required reference materials. These materials include 19 CFR, local Customs Pipelines or Bulletins, HTSUSA, Customs Info, Explanatory Notes.
Meet with Customs on a regular basis; establish relationship and obtain feedback regarding branch standing with local Customs. Communicate with Customs and Other Government Agencies regarding compliance issues as needed.
Attend monthly Brokerage/Compliance Managers’ Conference Calls.
Meet regularly with export Customs compliance counterpart.
Ensure proper and timely filing of PSCs, protests, petitions, supplemental duty tenders, etc., in accordance with regulatory, OPS and CHQ guidelines.
Report all penalties and liquidated damages to U.S. and Canada Compliance Manager.
Manage all post entry activities, from start to finish, using PEAR.
Ensure proper handling/monitoring of all TIB entries. Notify clients of a TIB status at least three times during the course of a bond. Use the form letter provided in OPS Manual.
Prepare and hold training sessions on a regular basis for entry personnel. Topics should be based on the following: Issues apparent on customs reject spreadsheet, Problems discovered during the daily reviews (IDMA), New customs/OGA developments and procedures.
Assist entry personnel with compliance-related questions and issues.

Benefits

Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days)
Holidays (10)
Flexible Days (2)
Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid)
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
Commuter Benefit
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learning & Development Program
Educational Assistance and Reimbursement
May be eligible for bonus following first year of continuous employment in position.