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KION North America · 2 days ago

International Trade & Compliance Specialist

Summerville, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

KION North America is focused on ensuring compliance with international trade regulations for their imported and exported products. The International Trade & Compliance Specialist will manage internal control programs, collaborate with various stakeholders, and ensure adherence to customs regulations while minimizing costs.

ManufacturingTransportation

Responsibilities

Ensure proper product classification (HTS#) and participation in applicable trade programs and duty elimination strategies: i.e., USMCA, 9802 Returned Goods, Protests, Responding to CF 28 & CF 29 Notices, Binding Rulings, Drawback, and Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ)

Audit import entries and transactions to ensure accurate declaration of value, HTS classification, tariff treatment, and reviewing for AD/CVD compliance

Develop and maintain import entry database in accordance with record keeping regulations

Develop customs and trade compliance awareness at all levels of the organization by establishing procedures and provide training and guidance to affected KNA business units

Recommend and implement directives for custom brokers, freight forwarders, and related service providers. Develop metrics and manage performance of each. Ensure timely and accurate ISF filings

Monitor regulatory changes and security programs and determine potential impact on KNA

Coordinate with Operations, Product Support, and other functions to identify and process import/export requirements in a timely manner to support business requirements

Provide accurate interpretation of applicable customs regulations: EAR, ITAR, OFAC and other government import/export regulations

Develop and maintain detailed written trade compliance and ISO 9001 procedures for KNA

Facilitate all import compliance and transport & delivery needs for Direct Container shipments from Europe to KNA dealers and end users throughout North America

Schedule and coordinate the daily delivery of all inbound Air and Ocean shipments to KNA operations in Summerville

Qualification

U.S. Customs regulationsHarmonized Tariff SystemEARITAROFAC regulationsSAP knowledgeCustom Broker LicenseMS Office proficiencyMulti-tasking abilityAnalytical skillsListening skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsDecision-making abilityPresentation skills