Customs Compliance Specialist - Imports/Exports (On-Site)

Are you an organized and detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of import and export regulations? We’re seeking an experienced Import/Export Compliance Specialist to play a key role in safeguarding our organization’s shipments and ensuring full compliance with ever-evolving regulations. If you're eager to work with a diverse team to navigate the complexities of customs, tariffs, and international trade laws, we want to hear from you!

The Import/Export Compliance Specialist is responsible for managing the import and export processes to ensure compliance with U.S. and international custom laws, rules, regulations, and requirements. The Import/Export Compliance Specialist will work closely with customs authorities, brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to ensure that shipments are processed efficiently and within legal requirements.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Daily monitoring, resolution and communication of all imports and exports shipments to and from the US.
• Verify and review customs documentation and entry summaries. Cross checks all data in ACE.
• Resolves any discrepancies with customs, brokers and vendors.
• Monitor compliance according to the U.S Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
• Accurately classify using Harmonized System (HS) codes and determine applicable tariffs, duties, and taxes for international shipments.
• Works closely with customs brokers, shippers and internal teams to ensure shipments are processed accurately, with complete documentation and compliance.
• Working with internal and external legal counsel and expert consultants on trade compliance program development and initiatives.
• Provides internal training to staff involved in customs compliance.
• Updating and maintaining import compliance program manual and related documents and developing and implementing international trade compliance standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of import and export transactions, including supporting documents, to ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
• Stay up to date on changing laws and regulations related to global trade and customs procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Skills Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, Logistics, or related field.
• 5 years in Import/Export operations or Customs Compliance.
• Strong knowledge of customs regulations, import/export processes and international trade laws.
• Proficient in customs software and ERP systems like SAP & Oracle.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to problem-solve compliance issues and navigate complexities of international trade.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and prioritization skills.

This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions of this position and is not intended to be an all-inclusive statement of job responsibilities.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

Voltage, LLC provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, gender identity, expression, or any other protected characteristics. Further, it is the policy of Voltage, LLC to undertake affirmative action in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements. This policy extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Customs Compliance: 5 years (Required)
• SAP: 5 years (Preferred)
• Oracle: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chapel Hill, NC 27517: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person