Import Trade Compliance Specialist-FTZ
About The Position
The Import Trade Compliance Specialist is primarily responsible for coordinating and executing import compliance work required under federal, state, local, and global laws. The role assists business areas with documentation and processes related to the monitorship and compliance, prepares and maintains import compliance reports, and proactively identifies and mitigates import compliance risks and exposures across DigiKey. The specialist reviews DigiKey's tariff-related processes and initiatives, identifies opportunities to improve tariff recovery, and works with Trade Compliance, Logistics, Purchasing, and Returns teams on tariff recovery and drawback claims. The position also helps establish tariff recovery KPIs, develops plans for potential changes in government policy, and builds partnerships across departments to improve understanding and implementation of tariff procedures. The role is not exclusively onsite, though some onsite attendance may be required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, either 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Strong understanding of DigiKey's functions, how they work together, and the industry in which DigiKey operates.
- Strong knowledge of the DigiKey brand and its principles.
- Must be well versed in import compliance.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in International Business, Business Administration, Economics, or a similar area of study.
- Familiarity with SQL.
- Previous logistics and tariff experience.
Responsibilities
- Verify shipments before entry into the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ).
- Assist with zone-to-zone transfers between TRF and Fargo.
- Assist with paperwork for consumption entries.
- Gather information for audit and reporting functions completed by the Import Trade Compliance Manager.
- Audit part record details for accuracy before FTZ activation.
- Conduct spot checks of part record accuracy, including country of origin and quantity.
- Gather information for drawback claims.
- Review tariff-related processes and initiatives and identify potential tariff recovery opportunities.
- Help identify drawback opportunities and ensure claims are filed.
- Assist in defining tariff recovery KPIs and plans for changes in tariff circumstances.
- Promote and facilitate tariff recovery projects.
- Develop interdepartmental partnerships to improve understanding and implementation of tariff procedures.
- Take on additional responsibilities from the Senior TC Specialist or Trade Compliance Manager.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars to gain external perspectives and learn best practices.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on tariff-related matters.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including possible reallocation of efforts to other organizations based on business needs and management requests.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
