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Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. · 5 hours ago

International Trade Specialist

Hamel, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is seeking an International Trade Specialist responsible for export/import compliance programs and the implementation of trade compliance policies. This role involves ensuring accurate filings, acting as an advisor on tariffs and regulations, and supporting special projects related to international trade.

Information TechnologyTransportation

Responsibilities

Perform Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Classification determinations under US and non-US regulations

Review accuracy of current Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and manage HTS master data in ERP system

Lead Supplier Solicitation program for FTA participation and prepare applicable Certificate of Origin documentation

Perform border crossing transaction for equipment moving between US, Canada and Mexico

Prepare and verify trade documentation required for import/export clearance

Serve as main point of contact for import/export activity in coordination with our customs broker

Have the independent authority to enquire into any aspect of a proposed export or import, verify its legality and the accuracy of the information to be submitted, and stop any transactions when necessary

Support special projects that relate to international trade

Perform and analyze transactions for which due diligence indicates areas of risk for trade compliance

Conduct audits to assess export/import compliance and assist in determining and implementing corrective actions where necessary

Establish and maintain training and audit / assessment programs to ensure implementation and effectiveness of internal controls

Assess emerging compliance issues with management or employees to identify the potential impact of future laws and regulations on the organization

Collaborate with all departments to ensure they have implemented effective compliance internal controls into their procedures and work instructions and providing trade compliance training

Analyze and interpret export and import regulations and maintain current knowledge of changes

Qualification

Harmonized Tariff ScheduleExport ClassificationInternational shipping documentsExport/Import complianceMicrosoft applicationsERP systemsProcess improvement toolsIndependent problem solvingCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree in business, supply chain, finance, or related field

4+ year of International Logistics and Distribution experience dealing with customs, freight forwarders and import/export transactions

2+ year of experience with export and/or import regulatory compliance

Experience in performing accurate Tariff Classification

8+ years combination of education and experience in logistics, distribution and trade compliance

Extensive knowledge of international shipping documents such as commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill, and export license; including consignee information, INCOTERMS, harmonized tariff code and nomenclature, country of origin, customs value, export classification, and license data

Familiarity with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) including anti-boycott regulations, sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Customs Regulations (CR), and the Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR)

Proven ability to make high impact business decisions and prepare and review complex business documents

Expertise in all Microsoft applications, general ERP systems (IFS knowledge a plus)

Capable of working independently on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors