Customs Specialist 42- Weekly Pay

Job Title: Customs Specialist Job Description The Customs Specialist supports the successful execution of trade compliance initiatives by coordinating customs-related activities in alignment with U.S. customs laws and import/export regulations. This role serves as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and external trade compliance experts, ensuring project deliverables stay on track, data remains accurate, and customs processes are effectively implemented. The position manages trade compliance project coordination, maintains product master data and HTS classifications, monitors progress through reporting and KPIs, and supports audits and statutory reporting. The role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats, values accuracy, and thrives in a growing trade compliance function within a dynamic logistics environment. Responsibilities Coordinate HTS code management and maintenance activities, working closely with third-party trade compliance subject matter experts and internal stakeholders. Support the preparation, review, and submission of import and export documentation and declarations in accordance with applicable regulations. Coordinate the migration and ongoing maintenance of customs classification data within the ERP system and other internal platforms. Partner with freight forwarders, customs brokers, parcel service providers, and external consultants to support import clearance and customs-related activities. Coordinate the classification of products and parts by gathering required technical and commercial information, facilitating external reviews, and maintaining approved HTS codes and customs-relevant master data. Support product classification activities, including documentation associated with licenses, permits, and binding tariff information. Assist with sanctions, restricted-party, and embargo screening processes, and escalate potential concerns to the appropriate trade compliance experts. Track changes to applicable customs and trade compliance requirements and support their implementation within internal processes and systems. Support compliance with U.S. customs laws, export control regulations, and established internal trade compliance procedures. Assist with preference, country-of-origin, and supplier declaration processes, including the collection, verification, and maintenance of supporting documentation. Review customs and shipping documents for completeness, consistency, and accuracy, and ensure records are properly maintained and archived. Serve as an internal point of coordination for communication with customs authorities, regulatory bodies, brokers, and external trade compliance partners. Review shipping, freight, brokerage, and import-related invoices for accuracy and coordinate resolution of discrepancies with internal teams and external providers. Monitor project timelines, deliverables, action items, and key performance indicators, and provide regular progress updates to internal stakeholders. Support the translation and conversion of vendor-provided classification data into standardized formats suitable for use within company systems. Assist with statutory, customs, and project-related reporting by compiling data, preparing reports, and ensuring timely submission. Maintain organized records, project documentation, status reports, and data logs for more than 2,000 parts and products, ensuring high levels of data integrity. Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, and inspections by gathering documentation, preparing responses, and coordinating follow-up actions. Identify and escalate issues related to data accuracy, project timing, customs documentation, or regulatory compliance to ensure timely resolution. Contribute to the development and refinement of trade compliance processes as the department grows, helping to shape a new role within the organization. Essential Skills 23+ years of professional experience in customs compliance, i…

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