Global Trade Import Specialist

Daikin • Waller, TX

10d • Remote

About The Position

Daikin Comfort Technologies Mfg, Inc. is hiring a Global Trade Import Specialist for its Logistics division. The role is remote but local to the company’s WALLER, TEXAS facility. The specialist serves as the subject matter expert for imported goods, shipment tracking and tracing, and import compliance procedures, maintaining visibility of imported products and compliance with U.S. Customs requirements. The role applies advanced job-area knowledge, manages projects and processes with limited supervision, and coaches and reviews lower-level professionals. Problems may be difficult and complex, requiring new perspectives on existing solutions.

The position works with the Global Trade Compliance Manager and other departments to develop and maintain procedures, address compliance issues, train employees, audit import activity and records, and support ongoing business needs. The role reports to the Manager, Trade Compliance / Director, Logistics. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in an import-related environment.
• At least 3 years of experience tracking and tracing import shipments using carrier tracking systems.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• U.S. Customs Brokers License required.
• Solid knowledge of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Harmonized Tariff System.
• Knowledge of Denied Parties Lists.
• Ability to interact with other departments and provide training on U.S. Customs procedures.
• Ability to stay abreast of regulatory changes through ongoing education.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel, and tracking/tracing carrier systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time-management skills, and resourcefulness.
• Excellent record-keeping, auditing, and compliance practices.
• Ability to perform highly complex analysis requiring review of a variety of factors.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and business acumen.
• Ability to take direction, work independently, and contribute to team efforts.
• Effective collaboration skills and ability to work with internal and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethics, and integrity on the job.
• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred.
• Expert-level understanding of applicable government export regulations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current import compliance procedures and ensure employees involved in importing materials, parts, and products follow U.S. Customs guidelines.
• Assist the Global Trade Compliance Manager with developing processes and procedures and provide coverage for compliance issues when the manager is absent.
• Train employees on proper import procedures.
• Audit all Goodman entities involved with imports.
• Update and maintain accurate records of import transactions and related trade matters.
• Notify Legal of inquiries from U.S. Customs agencies requiring a formal Goodman response.
• Classify all SKUs and models under the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
• Ensure all SKUs and models have the correct country of origin identified.
• Keep current with changes to U.S. Customs regulations.
• Ensure containers are returned to the port within a reasonable timeframe to avoid per diem costs.
• Notify Operations/Receiving of pending container deliveries so teams are prepared to accept and receive products.
• Track and verify U.S. Customs and Border Protection duties and taxes payable, and notify Treasury of pending payments.
• Publish daily yard reports identifying containers currently on the yard to be unloaded.
• Verify invoices.
• Audit inventory to ensure country-of-origin markings and descriptions are correct.
• Perform additional projects and duties to support ongoing business needs.

Benefits

• Benefits are effective on day one for full-time direct hires.
• Training programs to help guide team members and develop new skills.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• Opportunity to be part of a global company backed by Daikin Industries, Ltd.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED