What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Customs Compliance Specialist position at Big Lots?
Description
Ensures proper classification and valuation of imported merchandise. Acts as liaison between US Customs, Customs broker and internal teams to expedite all customs entries. Ensures company operates within legal and regulatory requirements set forth by US and Canadian Customs.
1. Ensures the company's import operation is in compliance with US Customs and other government agency regulations.
2. Verifies accurate classification of import quotes to ensure proper duty rates are assessed.
3. Works with Customs Broker's operation and compliance team to resolve any post entry issues, reconciliation, audits, CF28 / 29 and amendments.
4. Manages free trade eligibility programs.
5. Conducts a variety of ad hoc analysis including Duty Drawback, GSP, Anti Dumping and Pre-Sourcing activity and makes recommendations to Merchandising to optimize purchases.
6. Communicates directly with US Customs, Customs Brokers and internal business partners to ensure proper flow of required information. Makes recommendations on the selection of customs broker services.
7. Responds to, resolves and monitors all Customs or Broker clearance problems. Determines whether a customs ruling is requested.
8. Manages the internal import order database as well as monitors customs broker database.
9. Monitors, analyzes and recommends adjustments of classifications based on product analysis.
10. Drafts Customs related operations procedures and assists in the development of automated solutions related to customs transactions.
11. Monitors and researches new regulations of customs and other government agencies that may impact import operations including FDA, USDA, Fish and Wildlife, DOT, etc. Recommends and implements changes to operational procedures based on findings.
12. Reviews and audits entries on a quarterly basis.
13. Assists, trains and may review the work of less experienced Customs Compliance associates.
14. Prepares and collects documents for Customs audits.
Qualifications
1. Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience required.
2. Customs Brokerage (LCB) license required.
3. Minimum of five years experience in a Customs and / or Logistics related position required.
4. Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing rules while maintaining service levels required.
5. Strong computer and Microsoft Office skills including proficiency in Excel required.
6. Ability to adapt to and function within various system applications required. SAP proficiency preferred.
7. Excellent verbal and written communication, relationship building and organizational skills required.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
