Import Specialist - FTZ
About The Position
The Import Trade Compliance Specialist - FTZ is primarily responsible for coordinating & executing import compliance work required under Federal, State, Local and global laws. The Import Specialist will assist a variety of business areas in preparing necessary documentation and processes related to the monitorship and compliance generally; will prepare and maintain compliance reports related to import issues; will proactively identify and mitigate import compliance risks and exposures throughout DigiKey; will review and familiarize themselves with all tariff related processes and initiatives at DigiKey, identifying areas of potential investigation and improvement; work closely with Trade Compliance, Logistics, and Purchasing to identify opportunities for improved tariff recovery; work with Returns and Purchasing teams to ensure returned/scrapped tariff product is filed for drawback ; help create and then meet tariff recovery KPIs through continued assessment of internal processes; Development long-term tariff plan for potential changes in government policy. This is not exclusively an essential onsite role, though may require some onsite attendance.
Requirements
- High School or GED (Required)
- Must be well-versed in Import compliance
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in either International Business, Business Administration, Economics, or similar area of study. (Preferred)
- SQL Familiarity (Preferred)
- Previous Logistics and Tariff Experience (Preferred)
Responsibilities
- Pre-entry verification of shipments into the FTZ
- Assist with zone to zone transfers (TRF to Fargo, Fargo to TRF)
- Assist with Entry paperwork for consumption entries
- Assist with gathering information for auditing and reporting functions completed by Import Trade Compliance Manager
- Audit for accuracy of part record details prior to FTZ activation
- Spot checks of part record accuracy (C of O, quantity, etc.)
- Assisting with information gathering for drawback claims
- Review and familiarize themselves with all tariff related processes and initiatives at DigiKey
- Identify areas and opportunities of potential Tariff Recovery
- Assist in identifying drawback opportunities and ensure claims are being filed.
- Assist in defining KPIs around Tariff Recovery
- Assist in defining and developing plans around changes in Tariff Circumstances
- Promote and facilitate projects for Tariff Recovery
- Develop interdepartmental partnerships to improve understanding and implementation of tariff procedures.
- Taking on additional responsibilities from Senior TC Specialist or Trade Compliance Manager
- Attends meetings, conferences and/or seminars; gains outside DigiKey perspective and best practices
- Subject matter expert in all things Tariff Related
- Other duties as assigned including but not limited to possible reallocation of efforts to other organizations per business need and management request.
Benefits
- highly competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
