Job Description

Manage the day-to-day activities related to Regulatory Compliance Imports, to include classify imported goods and to process import transactions.  

Develop training materials and conduct training sessions with team members in areas of Customs regulations, classification, and valuation.  

Communicate changes in regulations. 

Work with internal business units to establish procedures that properly represent vendor programs related import processes.

Alert the organization and internal business units to special areas of concern or to potential problems in the import process.

Performs external audits of brokerage activity related to import entries. 

Responds to inquiries from the internal business units and external governmental agencies.  

Conduct reviews and address issues raised by the international/foreign subsidiaries relating to regulatory compliance import matters.  

Serves as an in-house expert to address regulatory compliance import activities of domestic operations or foreign subsidiaries for the Americas.

This position is an individual contributing manager for imports, reporting to the Department Manager.

Classify imported goods and process import transactions

Implements policies, procedures, and training programs; maintains the accuracy of policies, procedures and training programs against regulatory changes.

Maintain a high level of expertise in all areas of U.S. Customs regulations, including customs clearance processes, classification and valuation

Performs periodic assessments of the distribution centers activities related to the handling of import shipments of products;

Maintain and keep current all customs compliance documentation;

Responsible for obtaining third party products classification, valuation, country of origin, and other government agency requirements;

Receive, review, and process high-volume and/or complex import transactions for an assigned vendor program, including the classification and valuation of goods

Adhere to all domestic and international shipping regulations.

Assists in the preparation of responses to formal inquiries from governmental entities pertaining to import activities.

Interacts with senior management of domestic and foreign business units on matters related to investigations and audits.

Entry writing or perform other tasks or functions of other roles in the department

Work with other government agencies (OGA) as required and/or needed, including in the entry submission process

Ability to provide OGA’s with requested documentation

Other Duties & Responsibilities as assigned

Experience:

3 to 5 Years of relevant work experience within Import Trade Compliance, to include all areas of U.S. Customs regulations, including customs clearance processes, classification and valuation.

Education & Certifications:

License Customs Broker preferred.  Bachelor's Degree preferred. 

Working Conditions:  

Remote; Occasional non-standard work hours to support global business as business requires.  Some travel may be required for subsidiary site audits.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Able to execute instructions and to request clarification when needed.

Possesses basic clerical and data entry skills.

Able to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Able to recognize and attend to important details with accuracy and efficiency.

Able to communicate clearly and convey necessary information.

Able to interact effectively with all levels of management.

Able to negotiate skillfully, promote/sell ideas persuasively, and close transactions with mutually beneficial results.

Possesses strong multi-cultural interpersonal skills.

Possesses strong leadership skills with a willingness to lead, create new ideas, and be assertive.

Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion.

Able to constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.

Able to maintain and promote social, ethical, and organizational standards in conducting internal and external business activities.

Able to work independently with minimum supervision and advise of the department Manager.

Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Able to build solid, effective working relationships with others.

Able to exhibit ability to be sensitive to the needs, concerns, and feelings of others.

Able to quickly learn new systems and technology.

Able to use relevant computer system applications at an intermediate level.

Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and guidelines, such as the Code of Conduct, assigned work schedules, and attendance requirements.

Cultural Competency Requirements:

Within Tech Data diversity is one of our fundamental shared values. We are a multi-cultural environment and we pride ourselves on being a welcoming place of work where we celebrate inclusion and champion people from a multitude of backgrounds.