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Amtec Staffing

Trade Compliance Specialist

Amtec Staffing, Kent, Washington, us, 98089

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Title Senior Staffing Consultant at Amtec Inc.

Location Kent, WA - ONSITE position

Shift 1st Shift: 6:30 AM Start (Mon-Fri)

Pay Range $32.00/hr - $47.00/hr (target up to $42.00/hr)

Assignment Length 6 - 12 month assignment; conversion to FTE possible

Summary Looking for someone with experience of logistics and documentation involved in the international import and export shipments of the US export-controlled goods (subject to EAR and ITAR licensing) at the manufacturing site by implementing appropriate work procedures and responsible for the movement of merchandise in/out of the country in compliance with all federal, customs, and local regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage the import and export clearance process, including preparing accurate shipping documentation, customs declaration and compliance with Federal and Customs regulations.

Perform as the central point of contact for export and import customs transactions at the manufacturing site.

Interface with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other import and export related parties as appropriate to ensure compliance with procedures and regulations.

Preparing and maintaining export and import documentation.

Submit Electronic Export Information (EEI) and ACE portal for export transactions. Monitor shipments from origin to destination, resolving any issues that may arise during transit.

Monitor imports and export license utilization, decrement, and closures.

Collaborate with Customs brokers to ensure timely clearance of imported goods.

Assist Trade Compliance Officer in determining jurisdiction and import-export classifications for goods and technologies, including Harmonized Tariff schedule (HTS) codes, U.S. Munition List numbers (USML), and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN) and developing classification decision rationale, heuristics and methodology for various product lines to improve efficiency in classification while maintaining accuracy.

Support the MRO team - issue MRO and coordinate shipments of 9801 US Goods returns.

Accurately maintain import and export-related transactions records and logs, including but not limited to import/export clearance records, contract documents, export license and freight/duty record, etc.

Timely audit of customs entries (7501) for correctness and conformity with appropriate documents and regulations.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

Education requirement (must have): Bachelor's degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline.

Strong understanding and experience of U.S. import/export regulations and operations. Prior work experience classifying items such as HTS, Schedule B, and ECCN from top level assemblies through component levels.

Prior experience in submitting Electronic Export Information (EEI) to ACE portal.

Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently to drive on-time delivery goals.

Knowledge of other government agencies (e.g., FDA, EAR, ITAR, and OFAC).

Experience in record-keeping requirements, rules, and regulations.

Computer proficient - Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Effective communication skills (both oral and written).

Strong interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements

Must be eligible to obtain DOD security clearance.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Seniority Level Associate

Employment Type Contract

Job Function Administrative

Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance

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