Job Title: Manager, Customs and Trade Compliance
Department: Operations, Finance
Reports To: AVP, Customs and Trade Compliance
Pay Rate: $49.27/hr
Duration: 18 Month contract initially
Shift: Hybrid - 3 days onsite in Clark, NJ | 2 days WFH
Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manager, Customs and Trade Compliance to join our dynamic Trade Compliance team. This role involves supporting import/export activities, customs entry audits, data management, and compliance reporting. The ideal candidate will have a background in finance, supply chain, or international business and a passion for global trade.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Manage import and export reporting using SAP, Excel, and Power BI.
- Resolve customs issues during the entry process.
- Create reports that highlight KPIs and customs-related business trends.
- Support Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and country of origin assessment.
- Conduct preferential origin assessments for Free Trade Agreement eligibility and prepare Certificates of Origin.
- Maintain and audit Master Data across systems, ensuring accurate classification and origin details.
- Maintain compliance-related records and documentation for import/export transactions.
- Perform entry audits and calculate customs KPIs.
- Assist with the Duty Drawback program including data collection and reporting.
- Monitor CBP and Partner Government Agencies (PGA) regulation updates to maintain internal compliance.
- Support customs value adjustments as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, International Business, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in import/export, customs brokerage, financial analysis, or global supply chain.
- Customs Brokerage License is a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas and functions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
- Self-starter who takes initiative and drives process improvements.
- Strong work ethic with eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Bonus Points For
- Experience using SAP.
- Familiarity with import/export compliance software.
- Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and procedures.
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