Global Trade Import Specialist

AirReps • WALLER, TX

10d • Remote

About The Position

Daikin Comfort Technologies Mfg, Inc. is seeking a Global Trade Import Specialist for its Logistics division. The position is described as remote but local to the company’s Waller, Texas facility. The specialist serves as the company’s subject matter expert on imported goods, shipment tracking and tracing, and import compliance procedures. The role maintains visibility into imported products and supports compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and requirements, ensuring work aligns with company objectives and strategies.

The position applies advanced knowledge gained through education and work experience, manages projects and processes independently with limited supervision, and coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals. The work involves difficult and sometimes complex problems that may require a new perspective on existing solutions.

The role reports to the Manager, Trade Compliance / Director, Logistics. A U.S. Customs Brokers License is required. Candidates 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 train employees on U.S. Customs procedures.
• Ability to stay current with regulatory changes through ongoing education.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and carrier tracking/tracing systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational and time-management skills, and resourcefulness.
• Excellent record-keeping, auditing, and compliance practices.
• Ability to perform highly complex analyses 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.
• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require 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 help address compliance issues in the manager’s absence.
• Train employees on proper import procedures.
• Audit all Goodman entities involved with importing.
• Update and maintain accurate records of import transactions and related trade matters.
• Notify Legal when inquiries from U.S. Customs agencies require a formal Goodman response.
• Classify SKUs and models under the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
• Ensure 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 they 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 reports of what is currently in the yard awaiting unloading.
• 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 all full-time direct hires.
• Training programs are available to help team members develop new skills.
• Career growth opportunities.
• 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