Sr. Customs Compliance Specialist

Job DescriptionSummary : In this role, you will serve as the Customs Compliance Specialist, responsible for overseeing import operations and managing relationships with external customs service providers. You will ensure full compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, streamline import processes, and support the effective operation of the company’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ). This position requires close coordination with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal stakeholders across supply chain, logistics, and trade compliance functions. This role requires being comfortable operating in a bilingual (English/Korean) business environment and demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Responsibilities:Oversee daily U.S. import customs clearance activities, ensuring full compliance with CBP and applicable government agency regulationsServe as the primary point of contact for external customs brokers and freight forwarders; manage performance, address issues, and ensure timely and accurate customs processingAdminister and maintain Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, ensuring adherence to compliance requirements, including inventory control, recordkeeping, and reportingMaintain accurate and up-to-date import documentation, including HTS classifications, country of origin determinations, and product valuation dataPartner with cross-functional teams—including logistics, procurement, and legal—to ensure import operations align with corporate objectives and compliance standardsConduct regular audits of customs entries and broker activities to verify accuracy, identify discrepancies, and maintain regulatory complianceSupport internal and external audits, including CBP reviews and assessments from other relevant authoritiesIdentify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction within customs and import operations, and lead implementation of best practicesMonitor and interpret updates to U.S. trade regulations, including CBP guidance, USMCA provisions, and other international trade agreements, to ensure proactive compliancePerform other duties as assigned Yearly Salary: $75 - $95KQualificationsMinimum of 7 years of experience in customs compliance, import operations or international logistics, preferably in a manufacturing or production environmentBachelor’s Degree in general business, business administration, supply chain, logistics, engineering or related field requiredEnglish/Korean bilingual requiredExperience managing third-party customs brokers or logistics service providersExperience with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations preferredLicensed Customs Broker (LCB) certification preferredSkills :Positive, dedicated attitude and demonstrated effectiveness to achieve given goals within due datesStrong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrates a strong sense of ownership by taking full responsibility for assigned tasks and ensuring their successful completionDemonstrate teamwork and effectiveness in accomplishing goalsAbility to analyze data and prepare reports, statements, and projectionsAbility to apply logical thinking to approach problem causes, along with a commitment to continuous improvement and the ability to generate ideasGood capability to use MS-office and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)Knowledge of finance, accounting and customsKnowledge in global sourcing skills, negotiations and bargainingAbility to work flexible hours as needed to support related teams and work with headquarters and other global sitesAbility to travel domestic and internationallyAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. *** NO C2C ***