Customs Import Specialist

CFS

Akron, OH

$75,000–$80,000 Per Year

6 days ago

Job Description

Customs Import Specialist

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000
Location: Hybrid or Remote in Akron, OH

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

Play a key role in shaping import compliance and trade strategy for a global supply chain operation.
Leverage your Licensed Customs Broker expertise to influence business decisions and regulatory compliance.
Gain visibility across procurement, logistics, operations, and business leadership teams.
Help drive duty savings and trade optimization initiatives through FTAs and tariff management programs.
Stay at the forefront of evolving trade regulations and tariff changes impacting international commerce.
Work in a highly collaborative environment with internal stakeholders and external customs brokers.
Contribute to business continuity by ensuring compliant and efficient movement of imported goods.
Expand your expertise across customs compliance, tariff classification, trade agreements, and import operations.

Key Responsibilities for the Customs Import Specialist:

Manage U.S. import compliance activities and ensure adherence to customs regulations and internal policies.
Classify products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and maintain classification accuracy.
Evaluate tariff and regulatory changes and assess business impact.
Administer Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification programs and maintain supporting documentation.
Coordinate customs entry processes and work closely with customs brokers to resolve import issues.
Support duty optimization programs, audits, compliance reviews, and trade-related reporting.

Qualifications for the Customs Import Specialist:

Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) credential required.
Strong expertise in Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification.
Experience with Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification and administration.
Working knowledge of U.S. import regulations, customs compliance requirements, and customs entry processes.
Experience evaluating tariff changes and their impact on business operations.
Background in import operations, duty optimization programs, and trade compliance activities.
Ability to effectively partner with procurement, logistics, business stakeholders, and external customs brokers.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

For immediate and confidential consideration reach out to me, Kelley McEndree, at kmcendree@cfstaffing.com.
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Numbers & Facts

Location	Akron, OH
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$75,000–$80,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.