Trade Operations Specialist

Brooks Sports•Seattle, WA

56d•Hybrid

About The Position

Manage Brooks Sports' US import entries which involve auditing entries for supplier and broker customs compliance, reporting discrepancies, addressing non-compliance with foreign suppliers, identifying and reporting first sale savings, and processing customs entry corrections as needed with the US Customs broker Manage, audit, and maintain recordkeeping of US import and export shipments in accordance with customs regulations and Brook's compliance standards Manage pre-import audit process including tracking of all inbound shipments, auditing customs data and documentation, investigating and troubleshooting any identified shipment issues prior to port arrival, sharing validated data with Customs broker and processing the required data for foreign trade zone (FTZ) admission Support FTZ operations by processing the 7512 in bond customs documentation for Canada export shipments and issue permits to transfer for inbound bonded shipments Prepare and submit month end reporting to Finance team regarding first sale duty savings data and import entry duty accruals Prepare import and/or export shipping documentation in response to ad hoc requests from other departments Process and submit the importer security filings (ISF) to U.S. Customs for all ocean shipments, conducting weekly analysis of filings to ensure compliance with customs deadlines and filing requirements Monitor and troubleshoot customs clearance delays, manage compliance, report performance metrics and approve duty invoices of US import courier shipments Support Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) compliance program by collecting and analyzing ocean container security inspection checklists and escalating any identified risks Collaborate with Transportation team and Customs Broker for successful customs clearance of Brooks' seasonal sales sample programs Support maintenance of US customs compliance SOPs and procedures through SOP governance framework Analyze customs data and report KPIs and cost savings related to Importer Security Filings (ISF), First Sale, US entry audits, vendor compliance and broker compliance as part of team internal monthly reporting Collaborate with and assist Trade Compliance team to develop and execute process improvements and support strategic initiatives Attend local seminars and trade conferences, participate in networking opportunities and review trade publications and Customs regulation updates to stay current with US customs and other government agencies' regulations, making recommendations to Brooks process to ensure compliance Serve as a backup to the Trade Compliance team as needed and execute other responsibilities as required

Requirements

Bachelor or Associates degree in international trade, business administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience in import and/or export industry
1+ years of work experience in logistics and/or trade compliance industry
Knowledge of U.S. import, export, and/or foreign trade zone regulations
A commitment to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
Ability to work independently and make effective decisions
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
Ability to function in a team environment and make positive contribution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to adapt to process changes and initiate process improvements
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience with ERP or trade compliance tools.
Ability to anticipate how a decision can affect our stakeholders and our customs compliance
Demonstration of innovation and initiative - always looking at improve processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help wherever necessary
Must be able to travel domestically to attend

Nice To Haves

Customs Broker's License or Certified Customs Specialist is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage Brooks Sports' US import entries which involve auditing entries for supplier and broker customs compliance, reporting discrepancies, addressing non-compliance with foreign suppliers, identifying and reporting first sale savings, and processing customs entry corrections as needed with the US Customs broker
Manage, audit, and maintain recordkeeping of US import and export shipments in accordance with customs regulations and Brook's compliance standards
Manage pre-import audit process including tracking of all inbound shipments, auditing customs data and documentation, investigating and troubleshooting any identified shipment issues prior to port arrival, sharing validated data with Customs broker and processing the required data for foreign trade zone (FTZ) admission
Support FTZ operations by processing the 7512 in bond customs documentation for Canada export shipments and issue permits to transfer for inbound bonded shipments
Prepare and submit month end reporting to Finance team regarding first sale duty savings data and import entry duty accruals
Prepare import and/or export shipping documentation in response to ad hoc requests from other departments
Process and submit the importer security filings (ISF) to U.S. Customs for all ocean shipments, conducting weekly analysis of filings to ensure compliance with customs deadlines and filing requirements
Monitor and troubleshoot customs clearance delays, manage compliance, report performance metrics and approve duty invoices of US import courier shipments
Support Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) compliance program by collecting and analyzing ocean container security inspection checklists and escalating any identified risks
Collaborate with Transportation team and Customs Broker for successful customs clearance of Brooks' seasonal sales sample programs
Support maintenance of US customs compliance SOPs and procedures through SOP governance framework
Analyze customs data and report KPIs and cost savings related to Importer Security Filings (ISF), First Sale, US entry audits, vendor compliance and broker compliance as part of team internal monthly reporting
Collaborate with and assist Trade Compliance team to develop and execute process improvements and support strategic initiatives
Attend local seminars and trade conferences, participate in networking opportunities and review trade publications and Customs regulation updates to stay current with US customs and other government agencies' regulations, making recommendations to Brooks process to ensure compliance
Serve as a backup to the Trade Compliance team as needed and execute other responsibilities as required

Benefits

including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance.
Brooks offers generous time off including three to five weeks of paid time off, eleven paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.
in addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.
including product discounts, employee recognition, fitness discounts, volunteer and donation benefits.

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