Cabinetworks Group

Sr Customs Compliance Specialist

US - Michigan - Livonia · Senior · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 hours ago

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About the role

Serve as a subject matter expert on customs regulations and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams on trade compliance matters.
The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit.
The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities.

Lead HTS tariff classification activities, including classification research, binding ruling analysis, and maintenance of the company's classification database
Manage Lacey Act compliance activities, includin g harvest affidavit verification, species identification, and supply chain due diligence documentation.
Conduct in-depth monthly entry audits and lead post-entry reviews to ensure import compliance; prepare and file Prior Disclosures and Protests as needed
Manage ACE Trade Accounts, including running reports and maintaining internal tracking logs for liquidation, refunds, and CBP requests (CF-28s, CF-29s)
Manage Free Trade Agreement (FTA) certificate solicitation and verification programs; conduct certificate of origin audits
Support supplier compliance audit programs, including Supplier Business Practices (SBP) audits and supply chain mapping initiatives
Develop and maintain compliance procedures, training materials, and internal control documentation

Strong working knowledge of country-of-origin (COO) rules, substantial transformation analysis, and free trade agreement (FTA) qualification
Experience administering antidumping and countervailing duty cases, including familiarity with scope rulings, certifications, and EAPA investigations
Knowledge of Lacey Act requirements, including plant product declarations and supply chain due diligence
Proficiency with ACE and customs broker portal systems
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP functions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

Active Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) in good standing
Experience in the lumber, wood products, furniture, or cabinet manufacturing industry
Experience with forced labor compliance programs, including UFLPA and supply chain risk assessment
Experience participating in audits, Focused Assessments, or C-TPAT certification
Experience conducting international supplier audits for trade compliance purposes
Additional certifications such as Master Customs Specialist ( M CS), Certified Export Specialist ( CES ) or Master Export Specialist (MES)
Familiarity with Southeast Asian supply chains (Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia )
Familiarity with APAC and EU supply chains
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation required; Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of hands-on experience in customs compliance, trade compliance, or customs brokerage for an importer or licensed customs broker
Demonstrated expertise in HTS tariff classification, including application of the General Rules of Interpretation and use of binding rulings

It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment)

Cabinetworks Group (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job.
This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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