Customs Compliance Specialist

Company: Krones
Location: Franklin
Posted on: February 13, 2025

Job Description:

Customs Compliance Specialist

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Location: Wisconsin, US





Req ID: 8521



Date: Jan 27, 2025



Krones designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines. We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical, and cosmetics industries. Our 16,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Customs Compliance Specialist will assume responsibility for the organization and continuous improvement of Krones, Inc. import/export trade compliance strategy, programs, and related projects to ensure compliance with the import/export controls, laws, and regulations in all countries where Krones does business.



RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and drive import/export control compliance


Handle import/export procedures to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations including HTS, denied party screening, ECCN coding, NAFTA, valuation, country of origin, licensing, SAP data base, commercial invoices, recordkeeping, and special trade programs


Perform internal and external trade compliance audits and report to the business


Classify parts for import and export per the government guidance


Maintain and update Krones Customs Compliance Export Policy and Procedure Manual


Create and conduct employee training programs, including daily reference material


Interact substantially with Krones Group, parent company, and subsidiary companies to determine import/export requirements and partnering to develop ongoing compliant business/sales/operational strategies worldwide


Communications, forms, documentation, and interaction with US Customs, government agencies, brokers and/or freight forwarders


Create and provide reports as required for daily job functions or as upper management requires


Regularly moderate resources and stay abreast of ongoing changes and updates to US Government regulation, as they apply to Krones exports


Perform any other duties as assigned




QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High school education or equivalent required

Experience and/or Training:

Minimum 3-5 years of experience including policy, procedure, work instructions, HTS classifying, COO, NAFTA, denied party screening, ECCN, and licensing
Experience directing policy compliance, tracking regulatory changes, as well as training and effectively communicating across all levels of the organization, including senior executives and functional groups
Minimum 3 years of experience classifying parts, per the CBP harmonized tariff schedule, to be imported into the USA is required
Experience creating export shipping documentation for Canada and Mexico is required, and experience creating shipping documentation for countries outside of North America is preferred

Krones, Inc. offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved with and challenged by leading-edge technologies, further career opportunities to learn and develop skills, a flexible work schedule and a competitive salary and benefits program. Our Krones Benefits program includes a generous health/dental/vision package, and 401(k) program in addition to other benefits. Please submit your resume.

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