Senior Import Consultant

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Romulus, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Transportation • 3PL: Third Party Logistics
The Role
Provides import compliance consulting by researching customs and government regulations, auditing import entries, preparing compliance analyses and recommendations, identifying risks, and managing multiple client projects. The role requires strong communication, regulatory expertise, documentation review, process improvement, and collaboration with clients, government agencies, and internal teams. Travel of up to 25% may be required.
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Company Description

Tradewin is a leading international trade compliance consulting firm. We provide consultation and services that help companies become compliant with import and export laws and regulations, while minimizing duty payments wherever possible. Our expert team helps clients uncover opportunities to reduce costs, accelerate supply chain cycles, minimize duties, and strengthen both visibility and security. From pre-shipment planning to post-entry audits, we specialize in solving the challenges that arise before and after cargo moves.

Our core services include HTS classification, duty drawback, reconciliation, compliance assessments, duty recovery, and C-TPAT/supply chain security implementation.

At Tradewin, we don’t just ensure compliance—we empower smarter, faster, and more secure global trade.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Import Consultant who thrives in a fast-paced, professional, and dynamic environment. The Senior Import Consultant will be responsible for:

  • Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with internal stakeholders, clients, government agencies, and other external parties.
  • Research, interpret, and apply U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Partner Government Agency regulations.
  • Prepare well-supported analyses, opinion letters, compliance memoranda, and client recommendations.
  • Audit import entries and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
  • Evaluate importer compliance with U.S. Customs laws and regulations, identify risks and gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Manage multiple concurrent consulting projects, priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
  • Maintain accurate, timely daily records of project activities and billable time.
  • Contribute to departmental process improvements, knowledge sharing, and the development of effective compliance practices.
  • Work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Active U.S. Customs Broker license preferred.
  • Minimum of five years of progressive experience in import compliance, customs consulting, or a related field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex regulatory matters clearly and professionally.
  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and applicable Partner Government Agency requirements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Microsoft Access or comparable database tools preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%, as business needs require.

Additional Information

  • Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
  • Health Plan: Medical
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Training and Personnel Development Program
  • Growth opportunities within the company
  • Employee Referral Program Bonus

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Active U.S. Customs Broker license
  • At least five years of progressive experience in import compliance, customs consulting, or a related field
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and Partner Government Agency requirements
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Experience with Microsoft Access or comparable database tools
  • Ability to travel up to 25%

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  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity participation is supported through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan that is positioned as a standout perk, including references to a purchase discount and contribution limits. Stock-plan availability is treated as a meaningful wealth-building component of the overall rewards mix.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, with additional protections like life and disability insurance. Benefit materials also point to common add-ons such as HSA options, EAP support, and broad baseline coverage in job postings.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching that is repeatedly cited as a defined component of the package. Auto-enrollment/auto-increase features are also referenced as mechanisms that support participation and savings behavior.

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The Company
HQ: Seattle, WA
15,812 Employees
Year Founded: 1979

What We Do

Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 (374) company, we employ over 16,500 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 320 locations across six continents. Expeditors is focused on the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems. Our services include air and ocean freight consolidation and forwarding, vendor consolidation, customs clearance, cargo insurance, distribution and other value-added logistics services. We pride ourselves on being a solutions-based organization that takes the time to understand each customer's individual business needs. As a non-asset based organization, we have considerable flexibility when managing customers'​ supply chains. Our relationships with local suppliers and global air and ocean partners provides our customers with the best routing and pricing options. Expeditors'​ comprehensive, flexible spectrum of services is supported by leading-edge information technology providing the highest level of end to end visibility. To maintain consistent quality and customer service across the globe, Expeditors has regional headquarters located in London, Dubai, Shanghai and Singapore. At Expeditors, our industry professionals, award winning processes and globally unified systems ensure that we always live up to our promise, "You'd be surprised how far we'll go for you."​

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