What are the responsibilities and job description for the Free Trade Analyst position at Tradewin?
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
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities:
Expeditors offers excellent benefits
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
- Identify applicability for duty-free entry using trade preference programs or other duty free provisions in the US regulations
- Working knowledge of Customs & Duties, HTS, Free Trade Agreements (NAFTA, GSP etc.) Determine the
- HTS Classification for the U.S. and other WCO Countries
- Establish clear and concise communications both internally and externally
- Manage multiple ongoing projects and project deadlines
- Daily tracking of project time
- Contribute to departmental improvements
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Demonstrated customer service skills and proven interpersonal skills
- Prior work experience in an international trade environment
- Required knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, CRM
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Superior analytical skills with a strong ability to logically document and explain processes
- Investigative and problem solving skills
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