Trade Compliance Supervisor

UniFirst•Wilmington, MA

15h

About The Position

As a Trade Compliance Team Lead, you will ensure compliance with US and Canada Customs, including Other Government Agency regulations, to drive improvements in supply chain efficiencies. This position will serve as the primary contact for UniFirst’s customs brokers, assist with the supervision, training and mentorship of the Trade Compliance team and maintain department KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement. UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in Trade Compliance.
Proficient in computer programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel/power query, Access
Strong understanding of tariff classification for both US and Canada.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Associates degree (AS) or Equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure the accuracy and completeness of entries, facilitating their timely release by Customs
Evaluate, monitor, review and report on eligibility for Free Trade Agreement
Utilize the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) to efficiently distribute and manage trade-related information
Maintain programs, including internal reporting, auditing, applying Harmonized Tariff Codes (HTS) and reporting import data to management
Audit entry files to ensure accuracy
Submit necessary entry corrections in partnership with Customs Brokers
Determine accurate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and duty rates for directly imported goods
Maintain a comprehensive record of product classification history and relevant data
Serve as the primary contact for research in the Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS)
Assist in maintaining Customs Compliance program(s)
Update the Customs Compliance Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures
Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and conduct audits on imports and other relevant areas for the Customs Compliance Department.
Educate internal and external business partners on processes, classification, documentation requirements and duty engineering opportunities
Participate in creating and delivering Customs Compliance training
Additional tasks may be assigned