Senior Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Callaway Golf • Carlsbad, DC

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Callaway Golf Company is a premium golf equipment, gear and apparel company with a portfolio of global brands, including Callaway Golf, Odyssey, TravisMathew, and OGIO. Through an unwavering commitment to innovation and premium craftsmanship, Callaway designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance golf clubs, golf balls, apparel, bags, and other accessories—setting the standard for performance in the game of golf. Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we look to leave the past behind while moving the game forward. The Senior Global Trade Compliance Specialist will support the Customs clearance and movement of raw material and finished goods into Callaway’s U.S. Foreign Trade Zones from foreign suppliers and to/from global Callaway subsidiaries, ensuring adherence to C-TPAT program requirements. This role involves working independently to obtain and distill financial, distribution, logistics, and Customs clearance documentation to support special trade programs and audits, as well as researching and assigning harmonized tariff codes for imported and exported products. The specialist will communicate with government agencies, support import, export, and disposition of goods for all Callaway Brands, apply special programs, identify and resolve discrepancies, monitor C-TPAT compliance, support training, and direct brokers for Customs clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in International Relations, Business, or related field plus 5 years of experience working in an import, export and logistics role.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, 7 years of experience working in an import, export and logistics role.
• Expertise/knowledge in Foreign Trade Zone.
• Expertise/knowledge in Customs Brokerage.
• Expertise/knowledge in Logistics or Inventory experience.
• Experience in ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Foreign Trade Zone regulations and warehouse operations.
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience related to assignment of U.S. Harmonized Tariff Code classifications to include apparel and footwear.
• Knowledge of C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) requirements for importers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Customs clearance and movement of raw material and finished goods into Callaway’s U.S. Foreign Trade Zones from foreign suppliers and to/from global Callaway subsidiaries and ensures adherence to C-TPAT program requirements.
• Work independently to obtain and distill financial, distribution, logistics, and Customs clearance documentation to support special trade programs and audit.
• Responsible for the research and assignment of applicable harmonized tariff codes for product imported and exported.
• Communicate with government agencies, such as Customs and Border Protection, to submit weekly required information and to ensure Callaway’s trade programs are in compliance to applicable regulations.
• Support the import, export, and disposition of goods for all Callaway Brands.
• Application of special programs (Generalized System of Preferences, Free Trade Agreement, special trade programs) and audit of eligibility.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and inventory variances through communications with warehouse, supply chain, logistics, IT, and foreign trade zone software provider.
• Monitor site adherence to C-TPAT program guidelines and reports deficiencies to management and Corporate Security departments.
• Support onsite training for Callaway employees to comply with C-TPAT and FTZ regulations.
• Direct broker to properly submit goods for Customs clearance or move in bond as special needs arise.
• Monitor broker compliance and adherence to Callaway’s procedures and classification requirements.
• Monthly reporting to gauge activity and duty savings by program.
• May occasionally work extended hours or weekends depending on project needs and seasonal demands.
• Travel required to Monterrey, Mexico 1-2 times per year.
• May perform normal office administrative functions remotely once per week.

Benefits

• A culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity.
• Commitment to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, supporting them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees