Customs Specialist
Job ID: 3336792
Location:Fort Worth (USA)
Job function:Logistics
As an international brand company with German roots, we at RECARO pursue the vision of improving the performance of people in motion like no other. In keeping with our tradition, Safety, Quality, and Ingenious Design are at the core of all that we do. This allows us to exceed the expectations of our customers every day and make performance something you can feel: Feel Performance.
In addition to RECARO Holding and RECARO Child Safety, our corporate group also includes RECARO Aircraft Seating headquartered in Schwäbisch Hall. We develop, produce, and market innovative seats for economy and business class, which meet the highest standards when it comes to comfort, lightweight construction, and design. As an internationally renowned brand, we are one of the world’s three largest suppliers of aircraft seats with our premium products. To enhance our team, we are looking to fill the following position at our site in Fort Worth at the earliest possible date:
Customs Specialist
Overview
The Customs Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely submission of customs entries for clearance, maintaining material movements into the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and removals out of it and creating necessary documents and forms to be submitted to CBP.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and validate import documentation and data to ensure they are in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations prior to entry submission to U.S Customs
- Ensure compliance with the CBP regulations by monitoring inventory movements, filing necessary documentation, coordinating with internal departments and external parties, and maintaining accurate recordkeeping within the FTZ
- Classify products according to the HTSUS
- Recognize routine and non-routine transactions for reporting discrepancies to management
- Manage customs issues, such as holds and exams
- Direct communication with CBP, FTZ software provider and freight forwarders in regards to problems or errors
- Create and submit required forms, reports and information to CBP that are necessary for a FTZ
- Report all issues and risks to management affecting accuracy and timely clearance
- Report problem resolutions to management in a timely manner including suggestions for problem avoidance in the future.
- Supports creating KPIs to visualize necessary improvements and the progress
- Maintains and supports 5S standards in all Logistics areas. Assists Kaizen blitzes and lead improvement projects in the Logistics areas.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent, Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or in related field preferred and 3 years of experience in a Logistics/Warehouse environment and/or foreign trade experience
Experience:
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- At least 3 years of working experience with US Customs processing (e.g. filing entries, ISF filings, using ABI and/or ACE)
- Ability to Plan and solve problems with little or no guidance
- Ability to prioritize daily tasks appropriately
- Knowledge of record keeping requirements, rules, and regulations
- SAP and MS Office experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills
You will be a perfect fit for our team if you are enthusiastic about innovative products, enjoy setting ambitious goals, love taking on responsibility, are motivated by an environment of appreciative, trusting collaboration, and have a strong creative drive. In return, we promise to give you the freedom to develop your potential with individual development opportunities and will provide you with the necessary competencies to increase your personal responsibility so that you can face the future together with RECARO.
Our recruiting team looks forward to receiving your application. Your personal information will be kept confidential. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.
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