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Job Description Job Description • This person will assist with auditing brokers, ensuring they are accurately reporting and declaring correct duties, and facilitating shipments. • Are tariffs correct in this team? This team supports the brokers, particularly due to the constant changes in tariffs. Bandwidth is the issue.

Role Summary: • This person will handle import and export operations, and compliance related to products used by the company. This role is primarily operations, with compliance being a close second. • Anyone with experience in ACE for global systems (Customs-related tool) tariffs and import/exports, and the basics of classifications for imports/exports work, will likely be a match. • Six-month contract for all roles. • Extension or longer-term work is possible should the tariff landscape remain volatile. There is no guarantee of a longer duration. On-site 3 days a week for training on clients' tools and systems for the work. • If desired, they can work on-site five days a week, but it is not required (Very nice facility)

Duties & Key Responsibilities • Thoroughly examine and validate import documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards. • Facilitate customs clearance procedures, either through brokerage services or self-brokerage protocols. • Determine appropriate tariff codes for imported products to ensure correct classification and regulation compliance. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address challenges and contribute to continuous process improvement. • Undertake additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to evolving role requirements. • Coordinating all related import and export functions with third-party service providers. This includes direct communication with vendors, custom brokers, and freight forwarders. • Resolve issues and discrepancies during the customs clearance process. • Prepare and process timely submission of commercial documentation to customs brokers for import & export shipments. Verify the accuracy of all freight documentation. • Identify and resolve documentation issues promptly. • Audit vendor invoices for payment. Resolve billing issues as required. • Data entry in system for visibility and tracking. • Maintain records of import/export activities and documents to ensure audit compliance. • Prepare and analyze reports as required. • Provide support during internal and external audits.

Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Operations, or relevant experience. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong listening abilities. • Customer service-oriented with a keen sense of priority and purpose. • Organized, strong detail orientation, and accurate system data entry. • Proficiency in prioritizing tasks and managing conflicting deadlines. • Ability to meet changing priorities and multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. • Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems. • Thorough understanding and working knowledge of customs regulatory import/export requirements. • Must be a self-starter with a sense of urgency. • Proficiencies with MS Office products, ERP, and supply chain software systems.