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Import Compliance Specialist

Castle Rock, CO

REPORTS TO: Supply Chain Manager
DEPARTMENT: Supply Chain
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Position Summary

Responsible for maintaining and executing MMIs import compliance program, including auditing cargo manifests, and communicating with shipping- and freight-forwarders. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, standards, regulations, and policies related to product safety across product categories. Work closely with business partners to resolve issues and prevent violations as well as maintain and enforce the corporate product safety program.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Essential 

  • Be familiar with and apply regulations for importing into the US and remain current with changes to the regulations
  • Ensure full compliance with CBP and OGA/PGA agency requirements
  • Maintain Import Compliance procedures and create process/procedure improvements when identified
  • Receive, review, and process import documentation from overseas agents, customers, and brokers
  • Determine, maintain, and communicate HTSUS tariff classifications of products to internal and external customers as needed and maintain MMI’s HTSUS database
  • Coordinate and facilitate with contractors, shippers, clients, and carriers
  • Troubleshoot and resolve regulation issues
  • Build and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, federal agencies, shippers, and freight brokers
  • Work with TRG for customs bonds
  • Negotiate freight forwarder contracts
  • Audit/review import entry filings by shipment
  • Create USMCA (NAFTA) certificates for customers upon request
  • Follow up on bookings received from overseas agents
  • Advise manager of vendor or transactional issues/irregularities
  • Other duties as assigned


EQUIPMENT: Computer, Scanner

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience and in-depth knowledge of import regulations, CBP and OGA/PGA agency requirements
• 2 to 4 years in import and Customs compliance roles 
• 3 to 5 years of freight forwarding experience
• Strong understanding of US Customs regulations and OGA/PGA required
• Strong knowledge and application of HTS, HS classification required
• Ability to read and understand government legislation
• Experience working with U.S. Customs
• Experience using ACE database
• Experience writing/filing cross rulings requests
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (advanced in Excel)
• Adept at research and analysis
• Experience working with third-party product testing facilities preferred

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• Ability to assimilate information and make decisions based on research
• Ability to effectively interact with external customers
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationship with team members • Ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks, detail oriented and well organized
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrates effective oral and telephone communication skills
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively
• Strong analytical skills required
• Detail oriented and well organized
• Handles difficult situations with diplomacy

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors’ Degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience and training directly related to the role responsibilities 

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