U.S. Custom Specialist

U.S. Customs Specialist

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Transform the everyday with us!

As a Customs Compliance Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth, compliant, and efficient processing of import operations in accordance with U.S. Customs regulations. The Customs Specialist is a member of the Siemens Industry, Inc. Customs team within the Siemens US Customs organization, and reports to the Operational Customs Supervisor.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Documenting, implementing and maintaining standard processes and work instructions
• Working with Siemens US Customs peers and the business to identify opportunities to drive efficiencies
• Obtaining necessary information, applying the standard methodology, and documenting the rationale for determining the HTS US product classification.
• Performing periodic audits of product classifications and import documentation for clearance instructions.
• Compiling and reporting information relevant to product classification
• Retaining records in accordance with Customs regulations
• Ensuring conformance with applicable laws and regulations
• Providing training to peers, Siemens US Customs community and/or the business to facilitate awareness of and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identifying risk and actively working with the department, management, and others as necessary to develop and communicate change to: mitigate risk, improve compliance, facilitate business trade activities and harmonize process methods and standards
• Identifying, developing, communicating and actively pursuing opportunities for standardizing and streamlining processes across the US
• Consulting with the Siemens US Customs community, management, and others on an ongoing basis on complex issues and/or proposed change
• Collaborating with various team members on cross-departmental activities
• Understanding complex global transactions and applying the correct guidance to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and the Internal Control Program.
  
  

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts
• Minimum 5 years in international trade compliance / trade management with 2 years focus on Product Classification for HTS US
• USMCA certifications and regulations
• U.S. Customs entry writing
• Partner Governing Agency reporting
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Advanced skills with MS Office products
• Review / comprehend technical specifications, drawings, or other product information
• Perform research (online or otherwise) to obtain necessary product details for classification purposes and/or clearance instructions.
• Ability to review / comprehend technical specifications, drawings, or other product information
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineering, drafting, or material management experience is a plus
• Bilingual with Spanish and/or German as second language
• License Custom Broker
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Work with minimal guidance or direction
• Detail oriented
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Effectively manage change
• Work in multi-cultural corporate business setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communications
  
  

You’ll benefit from:

• Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
• The pay range for this position is $65,660 - $112,560. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.
  
  

About Siemens:

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.

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