Petmate · 4 weeks ago
Customs Compliance Specialist
Petmate is seeking a Customs Compliance Specialist to join their dynamic team. The specialist will be responsible for ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and customs laws, managing the company's customs compliance program, and overseeing documentation and classification of goods.
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Responsibilities
Manages all compliance requirements to Customs and Border Protection laws. Ensure that Petmate stays current to the regulations on a pro-active basis
As the in-house subject matter expert for compliance, communicates and maintains pro-active and positive relationships with departments and colleagues involved with new product development to obtain quick and accurate information
Manage Petmate’s current internal controls for imports and exports
Regularly reviews and pro-actively communicates necessary updates and changes to requirements
Develops and leads monthly Customs audit testing programs
Develop supply chain security programs. Coordinates communication of supply chain security programs within the Company
Lead efforts to understand, evaluate and prepare Petmate to become C-TPAT certified
Manages improvement and timeliness of Petmate’s Duty Drawback program
Files quarterly PEA (Port Entry Amendments) with U.S. Customs
Tracks and reduces occurrences for fines and penalties
File assists with U.S. Customs, when required
Determines and documents HTS Classification for product
Audits on a regular basis and makes adjustments to eliminate non-compliance events
Lead initiatives for duty reduction opportunities
Other duties as deemed necessary
Qualification
Required
Expert knowledge in international trade regulations
Demonstrated compliance management abilities
Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
Good organization and multi-tasking skills, and ability to respond to customs-related concerns and questions
Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, correspondence and memos
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
Team player who collaborates and cooperates with colleagues and co-workers to achieve Department and Company goals
Good attendance and punctuality record
Experience coordinating and participating in Import/Export Audits
Ability to adapt and perform in a rapidly changing environment
Experience leading (Customs Compliance) Committee meetings
Ability to obtain binding rulings, when applicable
Federal Trade and Global Trade agreements knowledge
High School Diploma or GED
3-5 years related experience and/or training at an import/export broker or equivalent job experience
Preferred
Oracle experience would be desirable
Company
Petmate
Pet mate is about pets and their families.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-09-15Acquired
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