International Trade Compliance Specialist

divh2International Trade Compliance Specialist/h2pEnsure components and products of KION North America (KNA) are imported into or exported from the United States of America in strict compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Trade activity must be conducted in a timely and cost-efficient manner, minimizing associated duties/taxes and carriage costs where possible. This will require the development and management of internal control programs to measure compliance and maintain a high standard of performance. The International Trade Compliance Specialist will work closely with other KNA personnel, departments, suppliers, and customs brokers in all import and export regulation related matters./ph3Essential Duties Responsibilities:/h3ulliEnsure 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)./liliAudit import entries and transactions to ensure accurate declaration of value, HTS classification, tariff treatment, and reviewing for AD/CVD compliance./liliDevelop and maintain import entry database in accordance with record keeping regulations./liliDevelop customs and trade compliance awareness at all levels of the organization by establishing procedures and provide training and guidance to affected KNA business units./liliRecommend 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./liliMonitor regulatory changes and security programs and determine potential impact on KNA./liliCoordinate with Operations, Product Support, and other functions to identify and process import/export requirements in a timely manner to support business requirements./liliProvide accurate interpretation of applicable customs regulations: EAR, ITAR, OFAC and other government import/export regulations./liliDevelop and maintain detailed written trade compliance and ISO 9001 procedures for KNA./liliFacilitate all import compliance and transport delivery needs for Direct Container shipments from Europe to KNA dealers and end users throughout North America./liliSchedule and coordinate the daily delivery of all inbound Air and Ocean shipments to KNA operations in Summerville./li/ulh3Tasks and Qualifications:/h3pQualifications:/pulli5+ years of work experience, proficiency in U.S. Customs regulations, the Harmonized Tariff System, EAR, ITAR, and OFAC regulations./liliProficiency in MS Office and ERP knowledge is required, SAP knowledge preferred./liliCustom Broker License is preferred./liliStrong organizational, excellent oral and written communications skills./liliEffective decision-making ability and proven multi-tasking ability is required, analytical, listening and presentation skills./li/ulpEducation:/pulliBS in Business or equivalent, Customs Broker License preferred/li/ul/div