Import Compliance Specialist

Carestream Health

7d • $63,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Carestream is hiring an experienced Import Compliance Specialist for its 1049 W Ridge Road manufacturing and supply chain in Rochester, NY. This is a fixed hybrid role with specific onsite days: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Internally, this position is known as Import/Export Specialist. The role is responsible for reviewing import/export documentation and licensing for all US-originated shipments and inbound shipments to the US. A strong understanding of Customs rules and regulations, export laws, and foreign trade regulations is essential. The position requires excellent communication and collaboration skills to report regulatory changes impacting business units. The Import/Export Compliance Specialist will serve as the primary liaison for all import/export inquiries and will be the subject matter expert for proper export shipment handling and documentation retention.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience with US Import regulations.
• Must be a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS).
• FDA experience (combination of FDA training, Importer or Brokerage from medical, pharma or bio).
• 1+ years classifying products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), including HTS chapter determination and classification.
• Must be in the office on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday each week (fixed hybrid schedule).
• Associates degree or higher (Bachelor’s degree preferred) or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
• International trade regulations, customs procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Strong PC and MS Office (Excel, Word) skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• SAP system experience.
• Certified in Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
• CTPAT experience
• Tariff Mitigation experience

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining Import/Export compliance with US and other Government requirements.
• Primary Liaison to US Customs and other Government agencies for export inquiries.
• Provide internal and external customer service for Import/Export questions and issues.
• Ensure that all import documents provided to US brokerage partner are correct to prevent delays in custom release.
• Update & maintain the product database, as required, for the US brokerage partner to ensure all HTS codes & country or origins are accurate. Review weekly SAP material master.
• Updates and provide information to brokerage partner prior to import of these materials into the US commerce.
• Remain current on updates to all US and Canada regulations. CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) & CTCS (Certified Trade Compliance Specialist) requires ongoing training.
• Will oversee monthly wire transfers to brokers and/or payment auditing.
• Maintain logistics contact with US agencies for auditing of imports and exports.
• Prepare, review and manage all required documents including certificates of origins ensuring compliance with Foreign Trade Regulations and company policies.
• Responsible for AES/ITN filings, including EEI data for USPPI exports.
• Validating and maintaining records for Duty Drawback and process requests to US Customs Broker for filing.
• Responsible for maintaining Master Data of ECCN classifications and General Licenses.
• Visual Compliance screening of internal and external customers through the Denied/Restricted Party List to ensure OFAC Compliance.
• Responsible for the review of Sanctions Screening to Sanctioned or High-Risk Countries/Embargoed Countries.
• Record Retention Lead- Export.
• Perform and complete desk audits- Import & Exports.

Benefits

• Compensation $63,000 to $70,000 depending on education and experience.
• Carestream is willing to consider those with more senior required experience, education and skills.
• Offers will be tailored within the range based on the selected candidate’s experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process, as well as geographic market differentials for the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree