Trade Compliance Specialist II

Avnet•Chandler, AZ

About The Position

Supports the company's import compliance and Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) activities to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, FTZ requirements, and company policies. Works closely with the business stakeholders to facilitate compliant import operations, maintain trade data, support duty management programs, and assist with FTZ administration.

Requirements

Working knowledge of U.S. import regulations, customs processes, and FTZ operations.
Ability to interpret customs documentation and apply established compliance procedures.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
Exercises sound judgment within established guidelines and escalates complex compliance matters as appropriate.
Collaborates effectively with internal business partners and external service providers.
3+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Import Operations, FTZ Operations, Customs Brokerage, Logistics, or Supply Chain.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
U.S. Citizen or National, or a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Responsibilities

Support daily import compliance and FTZ operations in accordance with CBP regulations, FTZ requirements, and company procedures.
Review and maintain HTS classifications, country of origin information, and trade compliance data within SAP and other systems.
Assist with evaluating Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD, and other trade program applicability under the guidance of management.
Review import documentation for accuracy and completeness, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs entry documentation.
Coordinate with customs brokers, carriers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders to support timely customs clearance.
Support FTZ inventory transactions, admissions, transfers, exports, destructions, and inventory reconciliations.
Maintain import and FTZ records in accordance with regulatory retention requirements.
Investigate and resolve customs entry discrepancies, clearance issues, broker inquiries, and operational exceptions.
Prepare compliance reports, duty spend analysis, FTZ reporting, and operational metrics.
Support internal audits, broker reviews, customs audits, and compliance assessments.
Assist in maintaining customs compliance procedures, work instructions, and training materials.
Monitor regulatory changes and communicate relevant updates to management.
Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Receiving, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams to support compliant import and FTZ processes.
Participate in process improvement initiatives focused on compliance, inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and cost savings.
Escalate compliance risks and regulatory concerns to Trade Compliance leadership.
Perform other duties as assigned.