What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customs Consultant position at Tradewin?

Job Description

Company Description

Tradewin is a leading international trade compliance consulting firm. We provide consultation and services that help companies become compliant with import and export laws and regulations. We also help clients find and implement opportunities to reduce costs, improve cycle times, minimize customs duties and enhance the visibility and security of their supply chains. The complex issues that international companies need to address both before and after cargo physically moves are our specialty. Our employees provide key services including HTS classification, duty drawback, reconciliation, import and export compliance assessment, duty recovery and minimization, and C-TPAT / supply chain security program implementation. In short, we help our clients achieve faster, safer, and more cost-effective trade.

Job Description

Most positions require a standard 8 AM – 5 PM schedule; however, there are opportunities to provide weekend and holiday coverage for specific functions with compensation incentives for working non-standard hours. This is an in office position.

A Trade Analyst / Consultant can fulfill a variety of functions within our group, including :

Rendering Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications for imported product
Schedule B classification of exported products
Researching and interpreting Customs rulings for HTS classification determination
Effectively use reference sources, such as the HTSUS schedule and Explanatory Notes
Communicating with domestic and international clients’ offices
Building, and maintaining strong internal and external relationships
Other trade related activities as assigned

Qualifications

Associate degree or bachelor's degree preferred

Demonstrated customer service skills and proven interpersonal skills

Interest in obtaining a Brokerage License, if not already held.

Competent PC skills, including all Microsoft Office applications. The applicant MUST be comfortable reviewing, analyzing, and manipulating data in excel. Power BI, MS Access, or SharePoint experience desired.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong ability to logically document and explain processes

Investigative and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

Key Responsibilities :

Build and maintain relationships with clients through proactive email and verbal communications

Research, Compile and prepare regulatory document(s) as required by US Customs and Border Protection to support the Reconciliation and Post Entry filing processes using Excel, Word, Acrobat.

Use of ACE data, including working directly in ACE to run, create, or review reports, or as may be provided by clients.

Attend required training sessions to learn more about potential regulatory changes that affect daily tasks

Attend required training sessions to learn about Tradewin processes, procedures, systems, and record keeping requirements

Prepare Post Entry submissions including, Post Summary Corrections, Protests, Prior Disclosures, Reconciliations, as may be assigned

Independently research, analyze and interpret complex procedures or regulations and write technically relevant correspondence and procedural documents that will have internal and / or external audience.

Conducting spreadsheet analysis to validate duty and fees calculations

Team collaboration and brainstorming to enhance client experience and suggest efficiencies.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

Health Plan : Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision

Life and Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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