What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customs Analyst position at Lidl?
Summary
Lidl US is searching for the next Customs Analyst to join the Purchasing Administration team! The Customs Analyst performs substantial parts of the data entry and research processes within the department. This role supports the department by working on multiple projects independently. The individual is responsible for classifying items and identifying import requirements to ensure items are imported within regulations. The Customs Analyst performs in-depth research analysis on customs processes and regulations to support the team.
What You'll Do
Essential Functions
- Oversees and manages assigned project and / or departments data, ensuring it meets predetermined contractual or policy requirements
- Conduct data entry and data management for various department projects
- Assist with the development of training materials such as manuals, handbooks, presentations, diagrams, workflows, and project plans
- Provide assistance to senior analysts on classification and determination of import requirements for different product categories
- Understand relevant import and customs regulations in detail and act accordingly
- Contribute accurate and analyzed data to senior analysts to be updated in the department's manuals, reports, presentations, and project plans
- Carry out research and analysis of relevant customs processes and regulations
- Conducting internal broker audits for every entry submitted to CBP
- Filing customs entries and ISF's in a timely manner
- Ensuring supplier info is up to date prior to importation
- Perform customs data entry tasks in various systems
- Process mapping and documentation of customs processes
- Assist in conducting complex projects without errors in deadline-driven environment
- Assist in conducting in-depth research analysis on customs processes and regulations
- Liaise with internal and external teams to source relevant data
- Update and maintain department's KPIs
- Prepare data for 4-Eye release principle
- Escalate issues proactively to the manager in a timely manner
- Train or guide the work of other team members on occasion
- Perform other duties as assigned What You'll Need
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Required Education, Certifications / Licenses, Related Experience
Travel Requirements
What You'll Receive
At Lidl, we know that in order for our people to do their best, they must be at their best. That's why as a company, we offer one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry.
All our Lidl employees are eligible to receive the following benefits :
And so much more, visit our benefits page for more details and the latest updates
In addition to the great benefits above, our Full-Time employees receive these additional benefits : Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness and / or Accident Insurance, Parental Leave - 100% pay for birth mothers and non-birth parents, Additional Paid Time-Off & Sick Time.
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