HTS Classification Specialist

Michael Kors

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion. If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you! — Who You Are: You are hands-on, detailed-oriented, collaborative, and have a strong foundation in HTS Product classifications. You understand that when it comes to HTS Classification, the details matter. You love opportunities to learn new topics and improve processes. You always focus on delivering superior customer service to your partners throughout the business. This is an in-person role in NYC corporate office, 3 days a week minimum What You’ll Do: · Classification of Women’s & Men’s Apparel, Footwear and Travel Goods for USA imports · Communicate with customs attorneys, customs brokers and lab for classification guidance · Upkeep seasonal HTS classification of new and carryover products in internal system (PLM and RLM) · Own HTS related communication with factories, and address questions from factories and sales team · Support cross-functional Seasonal Product Review meeting with Design, Merch and Production team, regarding HTS related point of view and related duty % impact · Influence and educate Design team regarding proactive Duty-Engineering options to achieve optimized Proto samples and production specs · Keep track of product spec changes during development and commercialization process that may impact HTS codes, duty rate and costs · Own data analytics and reports related to HTS, duty rate% and cost impact at micro and macro level · Assist PD partners with cost reporting as it relates to classifications, duties and tariffs You’ll Need to Have: · 1+ years of experience with Fashion Product HTS classification · Apparel and Footwear classification experience is a must · Strong written and verbal communication skills · Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, “self-starter” environment · Highly organized with attention to detail · Strong sense of ownership with ability to manage competing deadlines · Analytical with very strong Excel skills · Team-player · Willing to We’d Love to See: · Degree from a four-year college or equivalent · Experience working in PLM a plus MK Perks: · Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Calendar · Summer Fridays · Internal Mobility Across Brands · Cross-Brand Discount · Exclusive Employee Sales · Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family) · 401k Match · Paid Parental Leave · Thrive Wellness Program · Commuter Benefits · Gym Discounts — The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a salary range. The salary for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience. Compensation Range: 65,000.00 - 70,000.00 USD Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience. At the center of it all is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle brand with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry. The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 35 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. In 2013, in a move to broaden his philanthropic efforts, Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products and other targeted initiatives help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over 35 million meals (and counting) to hungry children. 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Requirements

1+ years of experience with Fashion Product HTS classification
Apparel and Footwear classification experience is a must
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, “self-starter” environment
Highly organized with attention to detail
Strong sense of ownership with ability to manage competing deadlines
Analytical with very strong Excel skills
Team-player

Nice To Haves

Degree from a four-year college or equivalent
Experience working in PLM a plus

Responsibilities

Classification of Women’s & Men’s Apparel, Footwear and Travel Goods for USA imports
Communicate with customs attorneys, customs brokers and lab for classification guidance
Upkeep seasonal HTS classification of new and carryover products in internal system (PLM and RLM)
Own HTS related communication with factories, and address questions from factories and sales team
Support cross-functional Seasonal Product Review meeting with Design, Merch and Production team, regarding HTS related point of view and related duty % impact
Influence and educate Design team regarding proactive Duty-Engineering options to achieve optimized Proto samples and production specs
Keep track of product spec changes during development and commercialization process that may impact HTS codes, duty rate and costs
Own data analytics and reports related to HTS, duty rate% and cost impact at micro and macro level
Assist PD partners with cost reporting as it relates to classifications, duties and tariffs