POSITION SUMMARY:

The United States Customs Import Compliance Specialist role at Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL or Company) is responsible for ensuring that the importing and supply chain security activities of the company complies with governmental laws and regulations. Additionally, the role will interact with business partners and government agencies to maintain good working relationships as a way to ensure and execute import best practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determine the classification of products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States according to General Rules Interpretation, Binding Rulings, and other established customs guidelines.
• Maintain and update detailed product information in the product library.
• Provide day-to-day import internal control and supply chain security guidance to the Company’s departments.
• Develop and deliver customs compliance training as needed to Company Associates.
• Audit and provide oversight of third party providers (i.e., Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders, and International Carriers).
• Focus on compliance elements while meeting agreed service and compliance levels.
• Develop and assist in the maintenance of import and supply chain compliance records in accordance with governmental regulations.
• Monitor customs brokers’ compliance with standard operating procedures by means of internal audit of customs entries.
• Document findings in an internal bi-annual audit of U.S. Customs entries.
• Interface with customs brokers and U.S. Customs and Border Protection or other governmental agencies as necessary on a daily basis to ensure compliance and expedite entry release.
• Identify, recommend, and implement import compliance and operational synergies to reduce cost and regulatory risk.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Customs Certified Specialist is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of product classification and all current U.S. Customs laws and regulations.
• 4 or more years of experience performing the essential functions expressed.
• Previous experience working in either a customs brokerage or large importer’s compliance department is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google platform (i.e., Slides, Sheets, Sites, Docs, Drive).

ATTRIBUTES:

• Effective Communicator: You possess strong communication skills and have the ability to build and maintain a culture of trust and respect.
• Team Oriented: You are capable of embracing the ideas of others (even if they conflict with your own) for the sake of the Company. You commit time, focus, and energy to develop future OSJL leaders by motivating them around a common purpose and vision.
• Self-motivated: You can work with a minimum amount of supervision and be capable of strategically prioritizing multiple tasks in a proactive manner. You understand the tools and processes needed to meet larger strategic initiatives.
• Passionate: You must be passionate about online collaboration and ensuring our clients are successful; we love seeing hunger and ambition.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works primarily in a climate controlled environment with minimal safety and health hazard
  potential.
• Works in an office environment remaining stationary at a desk, table, or computer workstation for extended periods of time. Frequently uses near vision for reading and computer tasks.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
  perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other job duties and tasks, some of which may be essential to the position. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract, either express or implied. You are an at-will employee, meaning either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, with or without notice.