Senior 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 Purpose:

 Administer import, export, and supply chain security activities in accordance with company policies and procedures. Work cross functionally and multi nationally as required. Act as a mentor to other Trade personnel. This position reports to a Trade Compliance Supervisor.

 

Work Location:  This position can work out of Crown Branch Locations of New Bremen, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, or Detroit Area.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

• Develop and create performance metrics for agents, brokers, forwarders, internal departments.
• Prepare export license applications, restricted party screening investigations, US Customs reconciliation submissions, Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) reports, and electronic filings with US Government entities and Customs Traded Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) supply chain security program. 
• Complete, correct, and ensure accurate Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) classifications and Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN) and associated recordkeeping. 
• Manage qualification process for Free Trade Agreement and programs such as Buy American to certify and ensure appropriate, accurate recordkeeping.
• Utilize regulatory knowledge to determine country of origin for Crown produced materials and recommend marking for same. 
• Author protests for submission to US Customs and Border Protection Agency for relevant import entries.
• Research product scope, qualification, or inclusion in programs such as, Antidumping duties, Countervailing duties, and Partner Government Agency entry filing.
• Research laws, regulations, and best practices in support of process improvement for the company’s compliance programs.
• Interface with the company’s international locations and functions to ensure trade procedures are aligned.
• Assist in the development and administration of trade compliance policies, procedures, and periodic management reviews.
• Develop, schedule, facilitate and coordinate training to address specific functions for current or newly hired employees.
• Conduct internal auditing of classifications, origin, trade programs, policies, procedures, CTPAT Security Criteria and transactional documents. Compile audit results, provide recommendations, and report anomalies.
• Ensure all questions, concerns, and requests for support/help are appropriately addressed and documented in a timely manner. 
• Assist in developing and coaching team members.
• Monitor various