Foreign Trade Specialist

Job Description

Responsibilities: T he Customs Classification and Data Specialist

• HTS Classification: Accurately classify products considering all regulations, customs rulings, and tariff changes. Ensure compliance with global customs laws and regulations, including special trade programs, duty relief, and other regulatory requirements.
• Product Review & Documentation: Collaborate with product management, engineering, and procurement teams to gather technical data and understand product specifications for accurate classification. Maintain comprehensive classification documentation to support audits and inquiries.
• SAP GTS: Manage HTS data in the company’s global trade compliance systems and ensure all systems are up-to-date with the latest product classification information.
• Audit & Reporting: Assist in the development and execution of HTS classification audits to ensure accuracy and compliance. Prepare reports to support external audits.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and mitigate potential risks related to incorrect product classification, including potential delays, fines, or penalties.
• Training & Support: Provide training and guidance to internal teams on HTS classification and global trade compliance best practices. Act as the subject matter expert on customs classification for the organization.
• Collaboration: Work closely with wider CETC team, customs brokers, legal teams, logistics, and supply chain departments to assist in resolving customs data-related issues.
• Supports external Customs audits.

Required competencies and skills:

• Has a strong knowledge of customs legislation with a particular focus on HTS classification.
• Has extensive digital and data literacy.
• Has proven experience in trade compliance and internal auditing.
• Is familiar with wider customs-relevant data.
• SAP GTS experience preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Business Administration or a related field.

Preferred:

• Certification in customs compliance (e.g., Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Customs Specialist).

Active experience as a customs specialist, working in a large or medium-sized company. Previous roles should include HTS classification determination, internal auditing, data processing and reporting.

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