Sr International Trade Specialist
About The Position
The Senior International Trade Specialist is a member of the International Trade Compliance team and is responsible for global customs import and export compliance, including classification, valuation, country-of-origin designation, labeling, and internal auditing. The role supports the International Trade Compliance team and works with Accounting, Inventory, Transportation, Distribution, Legal, Purchasing, and Tax Managers on corporate tax and customs compliance. It reports directly to the Director of Global Trade Compliance and is aligned to the Coffee Operating Unit. The specialist develops components of international trade strategy, applies customs expertise to audits and compliance monitoring, and supports global customs clearance and expansion. The role also maintains customs certifications, contributes to trade-related information systems, and keeps current on global customs developments.
Requirements
- Customs Broker’s License required.
- 3–9 years of import/export experience.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office programs, particularly Excel; pivot tables and VLOOKUP are required.
- Ability to work independently and self-learn.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work.
- Ability to get along with others, be punctual, and follow instructions.
- Ability to participate in Continuous Process Improvement.
- Ability to follow Keurig Dr Pepper policies, procedures, and Operating Principles.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, International Business, or Finance is desired.
- Experience with SAP.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement components of the International Trade strategy.
- Apply import and export compliance expertise to conduct the global internal audit program.
- Interpret and apply customs laws and regulations.
- Classify complex hardgoods, food, beverages, and other items and assign HTS codes.
- Perform item setup in SAP to ensure proper tariff classification and country-of-origin assignment for all items in the line list.
- Perform post-entry reviews to ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian customs laws.
- Analyze annual import and export activity and other aspects of that activity, providing recommendations.
- Troubleshoot live border issues.
- Collaborate with international customs brokers to facilitate global customs clearance.
- Interface with Keurig Dr Pepper offices on customs matters.
- Research customs rulings on HTS classification, value, and country of origin.
- Prepare and submit binding ruling requests.
- Monitor compliance within a specific, significant business segment.
- Own or lead specific projects as appropriate.
- Assist with and perform functional testing and provide support for maintenance and upgrades to information-system tools and technology.
- Review trade periodicals to stay current on global issues affecting Keurig Dr Pepper.
- Maintain global customs certifications, including C-TPAT, ISA, and CEE.
- Represent Global Trade Compliance as a key member of global expansion strategy teams.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off, including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Annual performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
