Costco Wholesale · 14 hours ago
Trade & Customs Compliance Supervisor
Issaquah, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $120K/yr
3+ years expCostco Wholesale is a leading retailer dedicated to providing exceptional member service. The Trade & Customs Compliance Supervisor will manage a team to ensure compliance with international trade laws and regulations, overseeing daily operations, and providing leadership in compliance processes.
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Responsibilities
Provides and ensures staff provides an exceptional member experience
Ensures proper department coverage (writing schedule and break aids if needed)
Understands department budget, able to research and explain budget variances
Coaches and mentors’ employees to provide support and guidance
Has regular open and honest conversations with employees to discuss work performance and career development
Identifies learning opportunities to strengthen employee knowledge, skill and ability
Regularly shares information with employees via meetings and one-on-one conversations
Successfully navigates difficult conversations with employees, members, and suppliers
Listens, expresses empathy and adapts to get point across
Addresses issues immediately to ensure a timely resolution and to avoid escalating the situation
Consistently demonstrates business knowledge during interactions with senior management
Demonstrates sound judgment, taking a partner when necessary
Ability to maintain self-control in the face of hostility or provocation or in intense, hectic situations
Encourages different approaches and ideas to work and to accomplish goals
Seeks employee input
Takes the time to get to know or reach out to candidates who show potential that may not come forward on their own
Takes measures to ensure employee and member information is kept confidential and adheres to IS security policy
Performs daily supervision of the import compliance team and activities to meet individual and department goals
Reviews work product, monitors workload, and provides direction on projects to meet deadlines and continued momentum
Monitors new laws, trade regulations, trade restrictions, and general prohibitions and applies to business processes
Ensures regulatory requirements and company commitments are being met for import compliance
Oversees daily operations and oversight of 3ʳᵈ party service providers
Administers program for all imported items to determine proper tariff classifications, duty rates, and regulatory requirements
Supervises entry accuracy, auditing, post entry corrections, and implements corrective action
Provides direction and guidance internally and externally to ensure compliance objectives are being met
Coordinates responses to Customs or other governmental agency inquiries and requests for information
Identifies and implements recommendations to improve compliance processes, systems, and increase efficiencies
Reviews and analyzes data to identify trends or gaps
Maintains and updates internal process documents and implements new procedures as necessary
Delivers internal and external training programs on import compliance processes, systems, and policies
Regular and reliable workplace attendance at your assigned location
Qualification
Required
U.S. Customs Broker License, and/or other professional certification (CCS, CES)
3+ years of customs compliance and import/export experience and/or international trade experience
Strong interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communication/presentation skills
Detail oriented with excellent analytical and organizational skills
Self-motivated, able to work independently and meet deadlines
Proficiency with Google and Microsoft applications, AS400, and other internal systems
Preferred
Detail oriented and self-motivated, with excellent analytical and organizational skills
Bachelor's degree or other advanced degree or professional certification in related field
Supervisor/Management experience
Demonstrated project management experience with continuous improvement and goal-oriented mindset
High School Diploma or GED recommended
Benefits
Paid time off
Health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance
Health care reimbursement account
Dependent care assistance plan
Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
AD&D insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
Stock purchase plan to eligible employees
Company
Costco Wholesale
Costco Wholesale is a multibillion dollar global retailer with warehouse club operations in 14 countries.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1985-12-05IPO
Leadership Team
Ron Vachris
President & COO
R
Russ Miller
Senior Executive Vice President, COO - Warehouse Operations - U.S. & Mexico
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