Customs Professional
Support import and export activities for the United States and Canada. Assist in the development and implementation of trade compliance processes.
Vestas Americas
Import Export Compliance
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all import/export shipments are in compliance with US, Canadian regulatory standards, as well as regulations as required by global destinations.
- Implement processes ensure compliance with Customs regulations of the US and Canada.
- Team with the Transport Department and Project Managers to help meet special needs for clearance of cargo. (FTZ, TIB, Carnet, etc.)
- Ensure brokers are provided all applicable documents for clearance needs for all cargo.
- Provides tariff classifications and other applicable import/export reviews as needed.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating assigned regulatory publications. (HTS, 19 CFR, etc.)
- Assist in strategic planning of customs operations to help reduce overall operating costs.
- Assists with development of shipping documentation processes and procedures (e.g. bill of lading, proof of delivery, import/export requirements).
- Works within department, cross training, to learn additional department duties as needed.
- Provide support to other Vestas Business Units in import/export activities.
- Process Customs Brokerage invoices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business or International Studies preferred
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Word, Excel; MS Access desired.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- 3 - 5 years of experience with US and or Canadian Customs Regulations preferred.
- Fundamental knowledge of US Customs/Canadian Customs compliance laws.
- Solid understanding of international trade terminology.
What we offer
As a member of the Vestas team, we offer a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: fully funded healthcare; dental; vision; vacation and sick time; generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more.
It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative within the People Culture department.
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