Central Garden & Pet · 2 days ago
Customs Compliance Analyst
Bingham Farms, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCentral Garden & Pet is a leading company in the pet and garden industries, dedicated to nurturing happy and healthy homes. They are seeking a detail-oriented Customs Compliance Analyst responsible for managing U.S. customs compliance and brokerage activities, ensuring adherence to regulations and acting as a subject matter expert on trade programs.
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Responsibilities
Handle all U.S. import and export compliance activities, including entry preparation, filing, post-entry actions, and recordkeeping in accordance with CBP regulations
Monitor clearances, engaging with brokers to ensure accurate entries, investigating exceptions to resolution
Manage HTS classification, valuation (including assists and related-party pricing), country of origin, and ADD/CVD applicability
Lead research on policies and practices associated with trade agreements, and lead on classification resolution disputes, proactively managing tariff exposure, including customer tariff recovery documentation
Administration-level fluency with US Customs ACE Portal and trade reports to monitor compliance, duty spend, and operational efficiency
Develop dashboards and KPIs to measure performance
Act as the primary contact for (CBP) and (PGAs) (e.g., FDA, EPA, USDA). Manage inquiries, audits, and maintain CTPAT status
Develop and maintain SOPs, broker management processes, and compliance training. Track regulatory updates and implement changes as needed
Identify and implement duty-minimization opportunities (e.g., USMCA, drawback, FTZ, reconciliation) in partnership with Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Finance
Resolve import/export delays, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve compliance, accuracy, and cycle time
Qualification
Required
2-4 years in customs brokerage, trade compliance, or trade operations
Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS, valuation, origin, and PGA requirements
Experience with ACE Portal, preferably as system administrator, post-entry processes, SOP development, broker management, and responding to CBP/PGA audits
Demonstrated ability to act independently upon information and make decisions in adherence to compliance, regulations and policies
Demonstrated ability to identify and understand issues and resolve inquiries and develop appropriate solutions quickly, effectively and independently
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and ability to work with large datasets
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred
U.S. Customs Broker License certification in process, Active U.S. Customs Broker License preferred
CTPAT program management experience
Experience with customs audits, ADD/CVD, reconciliation, and USMCA qualification
Exposure to global trade compliance
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Life Insurance
Health Savings Accounts
401k
Paid vacation and holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Access to thousands of free online courses
Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
Company
Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet is a market leader in the Garden and Pet industries.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1993-07-15IPO
Leadership Team
Beth Springer
Lead Independent Director, Board and Former Interim CEO
Niko Lahanas
Chief Executive Officer
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