Sr. Trade Compliance Specialist (US International)
Atlanta, GA / Florida / Houston, TX / Chicago, IL / Norfolk, VA
CSC Generation (Shared Services - US) – Operations /
Full Time /
Remote
CSC Generation Enterprise (CSC) is an AI-enabled multi-brand platform that acquires and transforms retailers into profitable, digital-first, consumer-centric businesses. CSC's retail platform is purpose built around its core M&A strategy and drives alpha by encoding revenue growth, unit margin management, and other expert-level retail practices into automation and AI. CSC owns and operates more than 10 retail, eCommerce, and wholesale brands, including Sur La Table, Backcountry, and One Kings Lane.
The Sr. Trade Compliance Specialist will report into the Director of Logistics and Compliance.
What you get to do every day:
- Perform all related activity to apply the correct classification of merchandise via the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
- Review customs and other government websites to stay on top of current events as they relate to imports and product related safety laws incluing federal and state related consumer saftey protection requirements.
- Assist in the update of CTPAT compliance activities
- Utilize ACE systems to perform audits
- Maintine HTSUS and duty updates from quotas/tariffs/etc. in spreadsheet/database
- Review entry variances caught during the accounting audit and approve/amend entries as necessary while managing workflow approvals
- Limit the number of PSC’s (Post Summary Corrections) filed by initiating a timely audit on 7501 Compliance
- Provide guideance to buyers/planners on necessary regulatory processes
- Work with testing labs to create test protocols for different product catagories and maintain protocols to ensure updates when regulations change
- Liason with external labs to validate and develop proper testing protocols
- Review product and identify necessary regulatory compliance including testing, certifications, special handling, etc.
Schedule Requirements
- Full time five 8.5 hour days
- Fixed schedule
- Must be able to work extended hours, including occasional Saturdays, in order to meet individual and departmental deadlines, as necessitated by the workflow.
- Ability to maintain an excellent attendance record.
What you bring to the role:
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Experience
- LCB not required but a plus
- Minimum of 2 years related experience
- Technical knowledge of the construction and operation of many different types of products including but not limited to electronics, tools, home accessories, apparel, toys, pet supplies, giftware, gardening supplies, cookware, and food.
- Must have working knowledge of 19 CFR US customs regulations and the HTSUS
- Able to execute a FSVP program
- Complete DG training as requireed
- Excellent decision making ability with sound reasoning and analytical skills.
- Intermediate knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word and overall understanding of personal computer software packages.
- Must be able to work independently with little supervision.
- Working knowledge of various governmental regulations related to consumer protection.
- Sensitivity to safety, quality control and product construction standards.
- Must have strong communication skills both oral and written, excellent language and grammar skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Must be able to work effectively, professionally and relate well with others including colleagues, supervisors and individuals both inside and outside of the company.
- Must be extremely organized with strong attention to detail and must be able to multi-task despite frequent interruptions.
- Ability to review and apply corporate and governmental policy and regulations.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality on various corporate matters such as policies, marketing practices, procedures, business strategies, and other information received directly or indirectly.
What’s in it for you?
- PTO
- Medical/Dental/Vision and a variety of supplemental policies available
- Company 401K match
- Company Health Spending Account (HSA) match
- Company provides group life insurance at no cost
- COBRA reimbursement for salaried employees for up to two months, until eligibility for company health insurance begins
- Paid Holidays
- Birthday off with pay!
- Pet Insurance
- Generous employee discounts
What our interview process looks like:
- Depending on the position, our application and interview process may vary, but here are some of the ways we get to know you better:
- 📞 Step 1: Match most of the requirements and qualifications for the position? We want to chat. A recruiter will reach out to you via email to schedule some time to learn more about our company and get to know you better. Remember, you’re also interviewing us!
- 📝 Step 2: Our assessments (if applicable to the role) measure your analytical and business acumen. We use them to better understand your expertise. Each person interviewing for the same role receives the same assessment, which helps us evaluate candidates equally and consistently.
- 👩🏽💻Step 3: Virtual or in-person interviews depending on your location. Our hiring team will learn more about your prior experience and challenges you’ve faced. Be prepared with detailed examples. Concise and well-organized answers are ideal.
- ✍🏽 Step 4: Offer! This is where things get really exciting. We gather all data from your interviews and conduct a final review. If qualified for the position, your recruiter will connect with you via phone to present a verbal offer we know you’ll be excited about.
$85,000 - $90,000 a year
The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws.
The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hrbenefits@cscshared.com.
