Senior Import Consultant

Tradewin • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Tradewin is an international trade compliance consulting firm that helps companies comply with import and export laws and regulations while minimizing duty payments where possible. Its services include HTS classification, duty drawback, reconciliation, compliance assessments, duty recovery, and C-TPAT and supply chain security implementation.

The Senior Import Consultant works in a fast-paced, professional, and dynamic environment, providing import compliance consulting and support. The role researches and applies U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Partner Government Agency regulations, audits import entries and supporting documentation, assesses importer compliance, identifies risks, and recommends corrective actions. The consultant prepares analyses, opinion letters, compliance memoranda, and client recommendations; manages concurrent projects and deadlines; maintains daily project and billable-time records; and contributes to process improvement, knowledge sharing, and effective compliance practices. The position requires clear communication with clients, internal stakeholders, government agencies, and other external parties, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Travel may be required up to 25% as business needs require.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in import compliance, customs consulting, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex regulatory matters clearly and professionally.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and applicable Partner Government Agency requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Active U.S. Customs Broker license preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Access or comparable database tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with internal stakeholders, clients, government agencies, and other external parties.
• Research, interpret, and apply U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Partner Government Agency regulations.
• Prepare well-supported analyses, opinion letters, compliance memoranda, and client recommendations.
• Audit import entries and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate importer compliance with U.S. Customs laws and regulations, identify risks and gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage multiple concurrent consulting projects, priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and timely daily records of project activities and billable time.
• Contribute to departmental process improvements, knowledge sharing, and the development of effective compliance practices.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time.
• Health plan: medical.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Training and Personnel Development Program.
• Growth opportunities within the company.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior