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Bob's Discount Furniture

Customs Compliance Analyst

Bob's Discount Furniture, Manchester, Connecticut, us, 06040

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**Benefits & Perks-** We’ve got you covered! We believe in supporting our employees and their families in the best ways possible is a top priority. We focus on three core wellness pillars: Emotional, Physical and Financial. Below are just some of the benefits that we offer:* Feeling under the weather, we’ve got you covered! We offer Nationally provided Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance* Paid Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Days, Holidays, work anniversary and your Birthday! After all, your birthday should be a holiday* 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with a Generous Company match!* Pet Insurance to help keep your furry friends happy and healthy* Life insurance – Employer-paid basic Life Insurance, with the option to add Voluntary Life Insurance as well!* Financial Planning, Voluntary Legal Benefits and Wellness Plans* We already offer value priced furniture, but on top of that we offer a Generous Employee Discount starting on your 1st day!* Additional Employee Discounts through the “Hays Perks discount program” offering hundreds of online discounts from your favorite merchants.* And so much more!* Support the execution and maintenance of Bob’s customs compliance program under the direction of the Director of Customs Compliance and Senior Customs Compliance Advisor.* Perform accurate classification, valuation and country of origin determinations for imported products.* Prepare and maintain import documentation, ensuring accuracy and consistency with regulatory and internal policy requirements.* Monitor import entries, broker filings, and post-entry corrections to ensure compliance and timely resolution of discrepancies.* Help manage Bob’s participation in the CTPAT program by coordinating documentation, internal assessments and maintaining compliance with Minimum Security Criteria.* Monitor changes in trade regulations, tariff updates, and customs rulings; summarize and communicate relevant updates to internal stakeholders.* Support continuous improvement initiatives by documenting and helping implement process enhancements and automation opportunities.* Maintain accurate and organized compliance records, including classification databases, SOPs, and audit documentation.* Collaborate with customs brokers and freight forwarders to ensure timely and compliant import clearances.* Assist with internal audits, broker reviews, and compliance assessments to ensure operational integrity and readiness for external audits.* Support internal training efforts by maintaining up-to-date reference materials and assisting with compliance education initiatives.* Provide analytical and administrative support for special compliance projects and ad hoc requests.- Required Education:

* Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain, International business or associated discipline.- Experience:

* 2-4 years of experience within supply chain operations and/or trade compliance function

* Working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and import documentation requirements.

* Experience with Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and trade data analysis.- Other Qualifications:

* Licensed Customs Broker Certification is a plus, but not required.- Regulatory Knowledge:

* Basic understanding of U.S. import regulations, HTS classification, and customs valuation principles.- Analytical Skills:

* Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.

* Comfortable working with data, reports, and systems (e.g. CBP ACE Portal) to monitor compliance performance.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, brokers, and third-party logistics providers.* Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities.* Ability to maintain thorough and accurate documentation.- Technology Proficiency:

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with trade systems (e.g., ACE, broker portals, or trade management tools) preferred.* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.* Ability to manage projects and multiple priorities.* Team player, proactive, self-motivated, organized and the ability to handle shifting priorities.* This position is based at Bob’s Manchester, CT headquarters in a hybrid office environment, offering flexibility to work from a home office.* Success in this role requires a self-motivated individual who thrives in a virtual environment and collaborates effectively through regular communication with cross-functional teams through various digital platforms (phone, email, web conferencing, etc.)* This position is hybrid, offering flexibility and work-life balance.* The role requires periodic in-office presence, a few times per week/as needed, at the discretion of the Director of Customs Compliance, to support collaboration, in-person meetings, and strategic planning.* Occasional additional travel may be necessary for industry conferences, partner meetings, and other business-related events.Bob's Discount Furniture is an everyday value-priced furniture and bedding retailer expanding rapidly across the nation in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest and West Coast regions. No matter what you spend – whether $20 or $20,000, one standard applies to everyone. The company was founded in 1991 on the principle of providing unsurpassed values in the middle price range. Honesty and integrity are the hallmarks of the "Bob's Way" of doing business - a philosophy that applies to customer, co-worker, vendor and community relations.

Bob’s truly values the contributions of every associate; therefore, along with opportunities for career growth we offer training, competitive compensation, outstanding benefits and a professional, fun, fast paced work environment. Our continued success has created exciting opportunities for our associates to enjoy truly rewarding careers. Our mission is to make quality and appealing furniture attainable for everyone and to bring integrity, transparency, and a little FUN to the furniture business.

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we have fun, we love what we do, and it shows in our expansive growth! #J-18808-Ljbffr