International Trade & Compliance Specialist

Ensure 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.We offer:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure 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).
• Audit import entries and transactions to ensure accurate declaration of value, HTS classification, tariff treatment, and reviewing for AD/CVD compliance.
• Develop and maintain import entry database in accordance with record keeping regulations.
• Develop customs and trade compliance awareness at all levels of the organization by establishing procedures and provide training and guidance to affected KNA business units.
• Recommend 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.
• Monitor regulatory changes and security programs and determine potential impact on KNA.
• Coordinate with Operations, Product Support, and other functions to identify and process import/export requirements in a timely manner to support business requirements.
• Provide accurate interpretation of applicable customs regulations: EAR, ITAR, OFAC and other government import/export regulations.
• Develop and maintain detailed written trade compliance and ISO 9001 procedures for KNA.
• Facilitate all import compliance and transport & delivery needs for Direct Container shipments from Europe to KNA dealers and end users throughout North America.
• Schedule and coordinate the daily delivery of all inbound Air and Ocean shipments to KNA operations in Summerville.

Tasks and Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of work experience, proficiency in U.S. Customs regulations, the Harmonized Tariff System, EAR, ITAR, and OFAC regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP knowledge is required, SAP knowledge preferred.
• Custom Broker License is preferred.
• Strong organizational, excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Effective decision-making ability and proven multi-tasking ability is required, analytical, listening and presentation skills.

Education:

• BS in Business or equivalent, Customs Broker License preferred

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