What are the responsibilities and job description for the Customs Compliance Coordinator position at Wärtsilä?
Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?
Wärtsilä North America is seeking a Customs Compliance Coordinator to coordinate customs-related operations in the US. The incumbent will support the Global Customs Management team by ensuring customs compliance according to applicable laws, rules, and regulations. This role serves as a subject matter expert in customs compliance, providing interpretation, guidance, integration, compliance, and assessment. Additionally, the incumbent will support efforts to execute a customs-compliant supply chain, coordinate related supply chain risk assessment and mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive monitoring and communication on the impact of customs compliance and changing regulations to all key stakeholders.
This position can be based in Florida, Texas, or Virginia.
In this position, you will be responsible for:
Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.
Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA will implement a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.
This is Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?
Wärtsilä North America is seeking a Customs Compliance Coordinator to coordinate customs-related operations in the US. The incumbent will support the Global Customs Management team by ensuring customs compliance according to applicable laws, rules, and regulations. This role serves as a subject matter expert in customs compliance, providing interpretation, guidance, integration, compliance, and assessment. Additionally, the incumbent will support efforts to execute a customs-compliant supply chain, coordinate related supply chain risk assessment and mitigation strategies, and ensure proactive monitoring and communication on the impact of customs compliance and changing regulations to all key stakeholders.
This position can be based in Florida, Texas, or Virginia.
In this position, you will be responsible for:
- Being a contact in customs matters locally to stakeholders.
- Relationship with authorities such as local customs.
- Following up and coordinating customs clearances, incl. brokerage management.
- Identifying local value-added opportunities, minimize compliance risks and minimize (import) duties, the use of simplified entry procedures and local clearance authorizations.
- Ensuring the integration of necessary customs compliance work activities into day-to-day activities.
- Monitoring inbound transportation.
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field is preferred
- Minimum of two years of work experience with freight orders forwarders, customs brokers, or a related business activity.
- Must be able to read regulations, act upon them and advise upon them.
- Good understanding of the global customs compliance environment.
- Willingness to solve problems.
- Team player with strong customer service attitude with the ability to work also effectively independently.
- Experience in working within a global and multi-cultural environment.
- Fluent written and spoken English with good presentation and communication skills.
- Experience with PowerQuery, PowerAutomate, a plus.
- Understanding of the harmonized classification system.
Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.
Individuals hired for positions that require on-site customer interactions and/or in-person travel may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other country-specific vaccinations, unless otherwise prohibited by law.
Wärtsilä North America values our employees. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Wärtsilä North America is an EOE/AA employer.
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
Effective January 2025, Wartsila companies in the USA will implement a new hybrid work model. Most employees who live within 40 miles of an office will work 2 days per week in office. This model will provide our employees the flexibility of working from home, while also providing the benefits of in-person collaboration twice a week. We will be happy to provide more information during your interview process.
This is Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.
