Avantor

Import Compliance Specialist

Avantor

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Pennsylvania • United States

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Salary

💰 $62,500 - $100,625 per year

About the role

  • Support the customs compliance program for US business units
  • Interface with custom brokers, forwarders, carriers, etc., to resolve operational issues
  • Deliver cost-saving and duty avoidance through continuous improvement
  • Resolve issues pertaining to documentation discrepancies, valuation, import of record
  • Conduct compliance reviews, custom entry audits, and export audits
  • Perform after-action review for root cause determination
  • Develop key KPIs and establish QBRs with brokers
  • Participate in Quarterly Business Review (QBR) with custom broker
  • Acts as an SME for Trade Compliance systems, specifically within SAP- GTS
  • Analyze import and export data to identify trends and minimize risk

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years’ experience in a dynamic Trade Compliance or Brokerage environment
  • Licensed Customs Broker highly preferred
  • Strong command of Free Trade, Duty Drawback, and other relevant trade programs
  • Strong knowledge of HTS, origin rules, recordkeeping, export regulations
  • Demonstrated intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
  • Demonstrated knowledge of US and Canadian product regulations, including FDA, Health Canada, EPA/CEPA, DEA, and TTB
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver quality results and a high level of compliance while managing multiple projects, priorities, and daily workflow
Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • wellness programs
  • health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • employee stock purchase program
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 18 PTO days annually
  • volunteer time off
  • 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
customs compliancetrade complianceimport/export auditsdocumentation discrepanciescost-saving strategiesKPI developmentdata analysisroot cause analysisHTS knowledgeFree Trade programs
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationproject managementorganizational skillsattention to detailanalytical thinkinginterpersonal skillsability to manage multiple prioritiesresults-orientedcollaboration
Certifications
Licensed Customs BrokerBachelor's Degree in a science-related field