Administrative Trade & Compliance Associate - Hybrid

Company: Randstad Sourceright
Location: Framingham
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Must be able to work onsite in Framingham, MA 2-3 days/week
remote candidates will not be considered

*MUST be able to accept contract position with a definite end date of 11/30/2022
*MUST be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
*MUST be able to work 8am - 5pm Eastern Time Zone
*MUST be able to pass a background check
*MUST have specific experience

Job Overview
We have an opportunity on our Global Supply Chain team for someone who is as obsessed over the details as we are. If you love digging in and helping to problem solve, if you are passionate about the regulations that govern import and export compliance, then we have an opportunity for you to join us.
We are seeking a highly collaborative, proactive Customs & Trade Compliance Analyst to ensure our adherence to U.S. import and export compliance regulations and requirements through your fervor for reporting, extraordinary communication skills and incredible ability to build strong cross-functional relationships. We need someone who can also help with related administrative responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities include:
- Classify products with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Export Commodity Control Numbers and any applicable Partner Government Agencies.
- Screen sales and vendor transactions to ensure compliance with the Sanction Party Lists
- Provide support and guidance to customers for export and import shipments including hand carry and carnet shipments to meet regulatory requirements with the government agencies, i.e. US CBP, FDA, Department of Commerce and other global customs agencies
- Support the US and Canada import and export operations including Customs broker and freight forwarders to ensure accurately timely clearances
- Troubleshoot ad hoc trade related issues in support for both internal and external customers.
- Conduct import and export compliance audits; identify root cause and implement corrective actions.
- Assist in all activities and documentation related to maintaining compliance requirements for valuation (assists), USMCA and drawback.
- Identify key opportunities for continuous process improvements, implements solutions to eliminate identified compliance deficiencies
- Participate and make recommendations on policies, procedures and trade compliance manuals.
- Participate in cross-functional projects relating to trade compliance.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, abilities and experience:
- Minimum one to two years of related work experience in trade compliance, logistics or similar field
- Working knowledge of import/export regulations, import/export documentation and recordkeeping.
- Familiarity with SAP and global trade systems (GTS)
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to implement and conduct training.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, problem solving, and time management skills to meet or exceed deadlines, and maintain flexibility in fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Strong attention to detail and proficient recordkeeping and database maintenance skills
- Ability to work both as part of a team and independently to make effective decisions in a timely manner.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)

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