Vans: Senior Analyst, Customs Compliance

Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next? 

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live “Off The Wall” – embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression. Yesterday’s “Off The Wall” moment is today’s new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends. We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community.    

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who think and live “Off the Wall,” Vans just may be the place for you.  

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Vans Careers or www.vans.com.  

What will you do? 

A day in the life of a Senior Analyst, Customs Compliance, at Vans looks a little like this. 

The primary responsibilities of the Customs Compliance Senior Analyst are to provide support in customs compliance for the VF Outdoor Coalition. The Senior Analyst is charged to assist the Compliance Manager and group Director in the Harmonized Tariff classification of all products, provide instructions to customs brokers, assist in the creation and modification of department processes, perform audits and data analysis, and undertake other compliance requirements as needed.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is not a data analytics position. Customs compliance positions require knowledge related to laws and regulations governing the import and export of goods, ensuring accurate declarations, and proper classification.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. 

• Engages with product acquisition (sourcing) and product development departments in the PLM process to evaluate Harmonized Tariff Classifications, duty rates, preference program qualifications, and other applicable customs compliance criteria.
• Works in conjunction with the logistics department to report, collect, and track export shipment data required for the purpose of filing duty drawback claims with U.S. Customs.
• Develops and supports platforms for managing duty recovery efforts and value reconciliation.
• Communicates and shares information with customs brokers for the clearance of customs entries. Handles non-routine and complicated issues with the brokers and assists junior members of the team with their customs clearance related questions.
• Develop and supports platforms for managing post-importation audits and brand self-assessments for annual Trusted Trader program.
• Audits customs entries for correctness and conformity with appropriate laws and regulations, and delegates entry audit responsibilities to junior members of the team.
• Advises staff of all other customs and other government requirements, e.g., Fish and Wildlife, FDA, Safety, and Federal Trade Commission requirements.
• Supports area Manager and group Director in updating and maintaining customs Import Procedures Guide and other department related SOPs and reference materials.
• Monitors and updates internal systems to ensure all necessary data and data tables are accurate and directs their correction with other internal teams if necessary.
• Monitors new developments and changes in customs laws, trade agreements, and port policies and communicates this information internally as necessary.
• Researches, interprets, and communicates custo