Customs Auditor

Job Summary/Company:  Sparks Group has partnered with a leading Global Aviation manufacturer seeking a Customs Auditor for an open ended contract.  If you have aviation experience along with Federal trade zone experience this is the ideal role for you!  Apply now and call 703-620-6444 

·        Audit all 7501 customs entries according to established audit procedures.

·        Evaluate Broker performance with monthly spreadsheets; maintain monthly and annual statistics regarding broker performance.

·        Facilitate quarterly broker review meetings 

·        Ensure that all established compliance procedures are being followed.

·        Submit a weekly and monthly customs compliance status report.

·        Compile supporting information for CF28s and CF29s, ISA audit and other inquiries as needed.

·        Compile supporting information and corrections for Rejects and Census warnings.

·        Maintain effective follow-up procedures on all reply and action items.   

·        Serve as back-up support for the Classification Specialist in their absence

·        Research any discrepancies between receiving and the customs entry.

·        Request PEA corrections for entries as needed; reply to CF28s and CF29 with manager approval. 

·        Ensure that all established compliance procedures are being followed.

·        Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems  

·        Develop robust and open working relationships with key business and operational partners enabling the free flow of business-critical information.

·        Translate financial information into usable and relevant operational information to drive performance through implementable actions.

·        Provide and communicate quantitative & qualitative data to support and facilitate business decision making.

·        Analyze and extract relevant information from data to support business decision

·        Prepare reports and presentations to communicate information within the organization

·        Audit PO, Invoice, and Entry Summary to Payment to ensure customs compliance.

·        Maintain records of  Customs related documents according to Records Retention policies and CFR 163.

Required:

·        Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 

·        Six (6) years experience within a warehouse/distribution or manufacturing environment.  

·        Three (3) years experience of import/export and auditing procedures and processes. 

·        Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license) 

·        Knowledge of US Customs rules and regulations.  

·        An understanding of Import/Export and Auditing processes and procedures.

·        Strong customer service focus

·        Attention to detail / detail oriented

·        Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form in English

·        Ability to tailor communication style to meet internal or external customer needs. 

·        Functional Experience with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace

·        Functional Experience with ERP Software (SAP, Oracle, JDE, etc…)

Preferred:

·        Knowledge/Experience in Aviation/Aerospace Industry

·        One (1)  year Foreign Trade Zone experience

·        Certified Customs Specialist Certification

·        Customs Broker License

·        Integration Point or other FTZ /trade compliance systems

·        SAP experience


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This job is In-Person.

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.