Trade Compliance Specialist

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Job Duties:

• Internal Audits, Reporting, and Recordkeeping Compliance - Conduct internal auditing for classifications, country of origin, trade programs, policies, procedures, transactional documents, and recordkeeping requirements. Compile audit results, make recommendations, and report anomalies. Analyze and determine tariff accuracy for all classification and country of origin reviews. Ensure all customer questions, concerns, and requests for support/help are appropriately addressed and documented. Ensure all recordkeeping is complete and accurate in accordance with governmental regulations. Communicate errors to service providers or intercompany as needed for correction. Follow through to ensure any modifications to databases, documents, or entries are completed, filed, and logged.
• Classification - Analyze both manufactured and purchased parts to assign the appropriate classification pursuant to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and the Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN).  Work with key stake holders in Purchasing, Engineering, and other Crown departments as necessary to ensure all part information required for classification is included in the parts database.  Provide analysis as to the duty and tariff implications of assigned classifications from varying originating countries.  Provide list of part categories requiring review based on recent changes to the HTS code.  Maintain recordkeeping requirements and audit trails in accordance with Chapter 15 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Chapter 19 CFR, and company policy and procedures.  
• Special Projects  - Work on specialized trade compliance projects as assigned by the Trade Compliance Manager or Trade Compliance Supervisor. Responsible for managing the project, researching appropriate regulations relating to the project, and ensuring completion. These projects may include duty drawback, classification, classification reviews, reconciliation, Assist review, Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) support, process improvement, supplier product trade compliance audits, import/export entry reviews for anomalies, special trade program research, etc.
• Trade Agreements, Restricted Party Screening and Regulations - Ensure certificates, affidavits, and all associated documentation is reviewed for trade agreements prior to distribution. Conduct free trade agreement qualification analysis for parts included in international shipments and provide statistics as to monetary implications of qualification.  Aid in determination of country of origin via Bill of Material calculation following 19 CFR 102 determining and/or confirming country of origin marking accuracy.  Ensure recordkeeping is maintained in accordance with company policy and procedures. Support supply chain security program participation. Conduct restricted party screening and compiling periodic reports and metrics.
• Policies, Procedures, Training, and Reviews - Assist in the development, maintenance, and presentation of corporate trade policies and procedures. Train branches, subsidiaries, and shipping locations (and other departments as needed) on Trade Compliance policies via one-on-one or group training as applicable. Review training results from the Learning Management System. Review and present other results as requested. Provide weekly updates to the Trade Compliance Manager and Supervisors with all Federal Register updates.
• Customer Service - Respond to customer and service provider inquiries/requests in accordance with company policy and procedure. Investigate all regulatory requests received via email from service providers and respond to ensure prompt import and export of goods, materials, and products.

Job Qualifications:

• 2-4 years related experience
• Associate Degree 
• Occasional travel & overnight stays (0-5%)

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Possess US Customs Brokers License.
• Good interpersonal skills, professionalism, leadership and management skills.
• Ability to organize conferences, speak in front of groups and provide educational classes on various topics.
• Work as a contributing team member on cross functional and multi national teams and successfully interact with various government agencies

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EO/AA Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled