Sourcing Customs Compliance Lead, Hybrid

Belk • Charlotte, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sourcing Customs Compliance Lead executes Belk’s end-to-end customs compliance strategy for imported private brand merchandise. The role leads work involving U.S. Customs regulations, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, Partner Government Agency (PGA) requirements, CTPAT initiatives, and duty optimization. It provides strategic oversight of customs brokerage operations, regulatory compliance programs, audits, and trade initiatives, working with Sourcing, Transportation, Product Development, Finance, Legal, and external service providers. The position supports Belk’s global sourcing objectives by improving processes, maintaining compliance with evolving trade regulations, mitigating import risk, and identifying duty savings opportunities.

The role directs customs entry and import clearance for international shipments, leads trade compliance programs, oversees customs reporting and auditing, and partners with technology and merchandise teams to maintain accurate trade data and implement regulatory updates. It also works with the Director on policies, procedures, training, and governance, manages customs broker relationships and vendor onboarding, and supports duty management and trade optimization initiatives. The position requires a designated in-office hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make decisions in a changing global environment.
• Strong knowledge of international shipping documentation, customs clearing, and freight forwarding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• 3 or more years of Customs Broker or CCS experience preferred.
• Prior First Sale experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct customs entry and import clearance for international shipments, ensuring timely release through U.S. ports of entry and resolving escalated clearance issues.
• Lead compliance programs related to CTPAT, ISA, Annual Notification Letter (ANL), UFLPA/forced labor regulations, and other trade compliance requirements.
• Oversee customs reporting, analytics, and audits, including duty-spend and import-trend monitoring, classification accuracy, periodic monthly statements, customs entry audits, and compliance metrics.
• Partner with Technology, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Sourcing, and Merchandise teams on system enhancements, trade compliance data integrity, regulatory updates, and accurate import-related information across enterprise platforms.
• Partner with the Director on customs compliance policies, procedures, training, and governance programs.
• Manage customs broker relationships and onboard new vendors.
• Assist with duty management and trade optimization, including free trade agreement opportunities, duty drawback considerations, tariff mitigation strategies, and product design recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

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