Customs Specialist - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland•Decatur, IL

About The Position

Customs Specialist - Decatur, IL This is an exempt level position. Position Summary: Job Responsibilities: Supports Customs & Excise Trade Compliance ( CETC) Special Project Lead on a variety of projects Drives the regional implementation of CETC special projects Supports external Customs audits Deliver training for colleagues who are not customs specialists including designing educational materials for employees. Serve as a SME for the team. Take on the responsibility of coordinating the training for the team, which will include several new hires. Host office hours sessions to address questions in key customs topics Identify opportunities for CETC special projects across ADM Evaluate ADM’s Commercial Compliance controls to identify potential areas for auditing, training and other communications. Develop audit programs to validate compliance standards. Conduct internal reviews to evaluate effectiveness of compliance efforts/programs to identify deficiencies and subsequent corrective measures. Optimizes customs activities by working with other departments Oversees compliance with export control Evaluate complex international business requirements and product strategies to ensure compatibility with CETC requirements. Design and maintain comprehensive CETC processes, written policies, and standard work instructions to support the ADM’s international trade activities Country of Origin (CoO) Management of CoO data in SAP GTS (where deployed) Determination and maintenance of CoO dataset Training stakeholders on CoO Soft audits of businesses Resolution of historic issues where identified Customs Brokers Maintain master list of customs brokers used by the business Obtain and analyze declaration data from brokers on a regular basis Identify risks and opportunities in the broker data set Drive performance management sessions with key brokers Maintain an up-to-date set of Powers of Attorney Required Skills: Has a strong knowledge of customs legislation with a focus on North America (inc Canada) Has proven experience in trade compliance and internal and external auditing Is familiar with origin determination Has good experience with SAP GTS and/or other customs automation solutions Good working knowledge of HS classification, Free Trade Agreement qualification, operation of customs reliefs and customs valuation. Works accurately Is a critical thinker Is an efficient communicator Is familiar with stakeholder management Has a proactive attitude Has extensive digital literacy Has professional English language skills Education Requirements: The CS has a relevant university degree or higher, supplemented by relevant professional training. Required Experience: The CS has at least 7 years active experience as a customs specialist, working in a large or medium-sized company. Previous roles should include the filing of customs and excise declarations, internal auditing, data processing, and reporting. Additional information: The CS will be working in the corporate Customs & Excise Trade Compliance function of the ADM organization. The CS reports to the CETC Special Project Lead (US). Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required. Hiring Manager- Amanda Blankenship Recruiter- Karen Kremer About ADM At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

Requirements

Has a strong knowledge of customs legislation with a focus on North America (inc Canada)
Has proven experience in trade compliance and internal and external auditing
Is familiar with origin determination
Has good experience with SAP GTS and/or other customs automation solutions
Good working knowledge of HS classification, Free Trade Agreement qualification, operation of customs reliefs and customs valuation.
Works accurately
Is a critical thinker
Is an efficient communicator
Is familiar with stakeholder management
Has a proactive attitude
Has extensive digital literacy
Has professional English language skills
The CS has a relevant university degree or higher, supplemented by relevant professional training.
The CS has at least 7 years active experience as a customs specialist, working in a large or medium-sized company.
Previous roles should include the filing of customs and excise declarations, internal auditing, data processing, and reporting.

Responsibilities

Supports Customs & Excise Trade Compliance ( CETC) Special Project Lead on a variety of projects
Drives the regional implementation of CETC special projects
Supports external Customs audits
Deliver training for colleagues who are not customs specialists including designing educational materials for employees.
Serve as a SME for the team.
Take on the responsibility of coordinating the training for the team, which will include several new hires.
Host office hours sessions to address questions in key customs topics
Identify opportunities for CETC special projects across ADM
Evaluate ADM’s Commercial Compliance controls to identify potential areas for auditing, training and other communications.
Develop audit programs to validate compliance standards.
Conduct internal reviews to evaluate effectiveness of compliance efforts/programs to identify deficiencies and subsequent corrective measures.
Optimizes customs activities by working with other departments
Oversees compliance with export control
Evaluate complex international business requirements and product strategies to ensure compatibility with CETC requirements.
Design and maintain comprehensive CETC processes, written policies, and standard work instructions to support the ADM’s international trade activities
Country of Origin (CoO) Management of CoO data in SAP GTS (where deployed)
Determination and maintenance of CoO dataset
Training stakeholders on CoO
Soft audits of businesses
Resolution of historic issues where identified
Customs Brokers Maintain master list of customs brokers used by the business
Obtain and analyze declaration data from brokers on a regular basis
Identify risks and opportunities in the broker data set
Drive performance management sessions with key brokers
Maintain an up-to-date set of Powers of Attorney