Description
This position is responsible for maintaining, monitoring and auditing trade compliance processes for Bunzl entities involved in international trade. The primary focus for this position will be to support U.S. Bunzl legal entities. The Trade Compliance Analyst will ensure compliance with all company policies related to import and export compliance, proactively develop process improvements based on audit findings, and work with multiple different Customs Brokers within North America.
Responsibilities:
Manage the import products databases for Bunzl International Services.
Manage the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications of imported items to ensure proper financial accounting of Customs tariffs and fees with U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP).
Manage pre and/or post entry auditing processes for Bunzl International Services imports.
Analyze and report on metrics of Importer Security Filings (ISF) and Customs Brokerage key performance indicators for Bunzl International Services.
Assure proper maintenance of recordkeeping requirements.
Coordinate with Trade Compliance team members on compliance related projects across multiple Bunzl entities.
Participate on Bunzl cross-company teams to continuously improve trade compliance.
Serve as a resource to the Trade Compliance Specialist on ISF filings and Customs Broker communication when transaction volume is high.
Stay up to date on any U.S., Canadian or Mexican regulation changes that affect import and export compliance and keep relevant Bunzl entities informed of such changes.
Manage Free Trade Agreement certificate solicitation projects as needed.
Requirements:
High School diploma required
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Legal related field; or equivalent experience.
Experience with reading and interpreting government regulations.
Experience with classifying commodities with a U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule number.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience monitoring and reporting KPI metrics.
Willingness to attend continuing education seminars and classes focused on Trade Compliance.
Ability to communicate effectively with persons of differing responsibility levels.
Experience working with U.S. Customs Brokers.
10 – 20% travel may be required at times.
Ability and willingness to work toward Customs Broker License or Certified Customs Specialist designation.
Audit international trade transactions for compliance.
Experience working with predominantly Asian imports into the U.S.
Work with web based Global Trade Management systems.
Experience training others on Trade Compliance topics.
So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.
Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.
Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.
Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)