Pinnacle Technology

Compensation

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"This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements." Job Description: • Trade Compliance Specialist of logistics and documentation involved in the international import and export shipments of the US export-controlled goods (subject to EAR and ITAR licensing) at the manufacturing site by implementing appropriate work procedures and responsible for the movement of merchandise in/out of the country in compliance with all federal, custom and local regulations. Qualifications, education and experience: • Education requirement (must have): Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Business Administration or a related discipline. • Strong understanding and experience of U.S. import/export regulations and operations. Prior work experience classifying items such as HTS, Schedule B, and ECCN from top level assemblies through component levels. • Prior experience of submitting Electronic Export Information (EEI) to ACE portal. • Well organized, detail oriented, and able to work independently to drive on-time delivery goals. • Knowledge of other government agencies (e.g., FDA, EAR, ITAR, and OFAC). • Experience in record keeping requirements, rules and regulations. • Computer proficient – Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Must be eligible to obtain DOD security clearance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Coordinate and manage the import and export clearance process, including preparing accurate shipping documentation, customs declaration and compliance with Federal and Customs regulations. • Perform as the central point of contact for export and import customs transactions at the manufacturing site. • Interface with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other import and export related parties as appropriate to ensure compliance with procedures and regulations. • Preparing and maintaining export and import documentation. • Submit Electronic Export Information (EEI) and ACE portal for export transactions. Monitor shipments from origin to destination, resolving any issues that may arise during transit. • Monitor imports and export license utilization, decrement, and closures. • Collaborate with Customs brokers to ensure timely clearance of imported goods. • Assist Trade Compliance Officer in determining jurisdiction and import-export classifications for goods and technologies, including Harmonized Tariff schedule (HTS) codes, U.S. Munition List numbers (USML) and Export • Control Classification Numbers (ECCN) and developing classification decision rationale, heuristics and methodology for various product lines to improve efficiency in classification while maintaining accuracy. • Support MRO team – issue MRO and coordinate shipments of 9801 US Goods returns. • Accurately maintain import and export related transactions records and logs, including but not limited to import/export clearance records, contract document, export license and freight/duty record, etc. • Timely audit customs entries (7501) for correctness and conformity with appropriate documents and regulations.