Established in 1984 as Midwest Air Technologies, Inc. (MAT Holdings, Inc.) is a $1.9 billion multi-national company with manufacturing operations, distribution centers and sourcing offices worldwide. The company’s core businesses include the production, sales and service of products in the fencing and hardware, automotive and power equipment sectors. MAT is a family of companies and products offering countless opportunities enabled by our global presence in 12 countries and 14,000 employees.

Job Description

Responsible for compliance with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) laws and regulations to ensure the company’s overall compliance with all U.S. Government Regulatory agencies related to the company’s import services.

Principle Responsibilities

• Responsible for administration and guidance on U.S. Customs Regulations, processes, and company policies for the regions import department, including performance metrics
• Maintain record-keeping standards according to US Customs regulations, preparation and submission of documents to U.S. Customs as well as other government agencies in accordance with company policy
• Assist and confirm the HTS code for new products and audit the HTS code for existing products
• Draft requests for advice on HTSUS codes for non-binding rulings
• Help ensure company and vendor compliance with CBP regulations related to the companies’ import services through audits, training, process review, and guidance
• Identify and deploy trade compliance software to perform audits of import/export entries, and where software may not be utilized, complete manual audits of import/export requirements; recommend appropriate changes and improvements
• Develop and implement processes and training to ensure compliance with FTA programs and other international trade programs and initiatives
• Support sourcing optimization, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses, enabling multi-country sourcing capabilities and opportunities
• Review documents and current procedures on an ongoing basis to ensure compliance with government and company requirements
• Anticipate and provide updates on future regulations
• Handle all correspondence and/or telephone communications necessary to obtain any additional information, updates, and changes, as well as review documentation required to meet CBP and related compliance requirements

• Monitor problem files and implement corrective action when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and outlook.
• Detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to manage multiple priorities under time pressure.
• Excellent communication skills; interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.
• Ability to interact positively with all levels of employees as well as customers and vendors.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, transportation, logistics, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Knowledge of US Customs and international trade, with a basic understanding of customs valuation, classification, compliance/audit, and trade programs
• Knowledge of the HTSUS classification system
• Export compliance experience
• Client service orientation, initiative, responsiveness
• Working knowledge of all US Customs compliance rules and regulations
• Knowledge and skill in desktop applications, spreadsheets, and databases
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP a plus
• Possess advanced knowledge of international trade rules and regulations, HTS/ECCN classification, Incoterms 2020, USMCA, valuation, and global security programs (i.e., ISF 10+2, EEI, etc.)
• Experience enhancing international trade compliance programs by driving the implementation of key global policies and procedures, communication strategies, and key compliance-related controls

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. This is a full-time, direct hire position.