Customs Analyst

***Only for W2 consultants. Not open to C2C or 3rd Parties at this time.***

York Solutions is hiring a Customs Analyst. This resource will provide technical and analytical support for customs and trade compliance matters at the site/division level, ensuring compliance with all relevant customs regulations and trade laws and regulations, including 19CFR, 15CFR, FDA, USDA, and other US regulatory agency requirements. This contract is onsite in North Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities:

1. Applies working knowledge of import/export regulations and requirements to support business needs.
2. Consolidate and analyze import/export data to identify risks or opportunities for savings.
3. Prepare reports and make recommendations to management, as appropriate.
4. Interface with related functional areas (logistics, purchasing, materials management, etc.) on customs matters.
5. Provide analytical support, as needed, for reporting price adjustments, royalties, etc. via the CBP Reconciliation Prototype Program.
6. Conduct effective and timely transactional review/audit of all import/export records.
7. Elevate issues requiring correction.
8. Ensuring compliance with 19CFR, 15 CFR, FDA, USDA.
9. Spot-checking and risk targeting - reviewing documents.
10. Broker requests for information - broker transmit entries to customs, see what's missing and contact proper departments.
11. Possess and apply a basic understanding and working knowledge of US import/export regulations and requirements to support business needs.
12. Demonstrate a solid understanding of internal control framework for customs and trade and apply it to daily activities in a way that protects the company from risk exposure and penalties.
13. Troubleshoot import delays and ensure timely and accurate response to Broker Requests for Information for shipments detained during clearance through US Customs, FDA, USDA and other government agencies.
14. Conduct compliance spot-checks of sites/divisions to ensure compliance with corporate post-entry and post-export review requirements.
15. Conduct monthly risk targeting analysis of US import/export data to identify potential data anomalies, compliance concerns, and cost-savings opportunities.
16. Investigate issues and report findings and concerns to Manager/Director.
17. Ensure implementation and close-out of corrective actions by the division.

Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years Skills:

1. Experience classifying imported goods/HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule).
2. Customs regulatory experience - The manager is not looking for Logistic experience or Accounting is not needed.
3. Sound analytical abilities and acute attention to detail required; tasks are similar to auditing/looking at documents and identify issues or missing items - avoids fines/penalties/supply chain delays.
4. Effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously and manage time appropriately.
6. Bachelors Degree or Associates Degree in Business, logistics/transportation, or other related field preferred.

Why York?

With over 25 years of experience, York Solutions is a Veteran-Owned IT consulting firm that provides clients with unique resource solutions to fit their business needs to successfully complete IT projects through our custom resource solutions which include staff augmentation, our Managed Service Solution (MS3), Project Delivery Service (PDS) and our Barriers to Entry (B2E) program. We believe strongly in creating a true partnership approach with our clients and consultants that fosters a long-term, trust-based relationship as we strive to provide creative, cutting-edge IT solutions to help companies achieve business, technology, and operational goals and objectives.

Ultimately, our goal is to have a positive impact on the lives, careers, and futures of IT professionals within our community. In keeping with that goal, we focus on delivering client and consultant care at the highest level, which also involves a focus on professional development through our association for IT professionals called Think IT. In addition, we recently launched our Barriers to Entry program which focuses on helping individuals looking to re-enter the workforce connect with companies in need of highly skilled IT and project management talent.

York Solutions is a certified Veteran-Owned business through the National Veterans Business Development Council.