Lamex Foods, Inc · 6 days ago
Trade Compliance Specialist
Bloomington, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$60K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expLamex Foods, Inc. is one of the world's largest privately owned frozen and chilled food importers/exporters. The Trade Compliance Specialist is primarily responsible for overseeing import and export trade operations from a compliance standpoint, managing policies, training employees, and ensuring adherence to trade regulations.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Manages and updates all policies and procedures related to import and export trade compliance, including updating Compliance Manuals on an annual basis
Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicates organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, and appropriate email, instant messaging, and regular interpersonal communication
Periodically provides training to employees regarding relevant procedures and how their positions may impact compliance issues
Audits recordkeeping files and LACE to ensure that records noted in the recordkeeping checklist are being maintained. (See 3.1 of Procedures Manual.)
Fields internal trade compliance questions from Lamex employees, external partners, and/or regulatory/government agencies
Maintains tariff classification and rulings folder with support for determination and update classification database and LACE system
Obtains quota for Canadian poultry imports annually and maintains related information and documentation, including transfers between companies
On semiannual basis, conducts random sample representing 5% of all US imports and exports to confirm that tariff classifications are correct, reported values are correct and relevant documentation is in the file. Reports identified discrepancies to CBP and CBSA, as appropriate
Manages American Goods Returned “AGR” Program. Reviews AGR checklist to make sure required documentation supporting claims is in the file
Maintains regular, continual contact with foreign suppliers providing products for import to refresh them on these programs with documentation and training
Presents compliance programs to customers on commercial visits for commercial value. Understands organic compliance and what is required. Maintains Lamex organic certifications. Confirms validity of organic certificates with certification bodies
Arranges sampling and testing of poultry supplied to Vietnam pet treat manufacturers. Registers and maintains trademarks
Ensures certificates of liability insurance are on file for all transportation companies used in US and Canada; checks each for compliance twice per year
Monitors new suppliers and customers to ensure they are not part of a government Sanction List or FDA Alert List
Maintain relationship with Customs Brokers
Assists with any audit or penalty review, as necessary
Maintains documentation supporting any compliance audits conducted by department
Qualification
Required
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
High attention to detail
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred
2+ years of experience in trade, compliance, logistics, or related field preferred
Company
Lamex Foods, Inc
Lamex Food Group is one of the world's largest privately owned frozen and chilled food importers and exporters.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase