OIA Global provides customers with an unparalleled suite of scalable and flexible supply chain solutions. Supported by 1,300 forward-thinking employees, we specialize in 3PL, 4PL, sustainability, technology, contract logistics, packaging design and optimization, and raw materials management. Since 1988, we have grown into a $1.3 billion company with a presence in 27 countries and industry expertise in fashion and apparel, consumer goods, healthcare, energy, and industrials. OIA Global is privately owned by LDI Ltd.
Summary: Import Compliance Coordinator
Apply advanced knowledge of regulations and requirements to support business requirements. Establish and maintain localized export procedures and ensure local business awareness and compliance with these requirements. Provide regional subject matter expertise on Schedule B interpretation and designation, export licensing, documentation, and reporting.
Hybrid Role: Position requires flexibility to go onsite based on business needs.
Address: 11250 NW 25th Street, Suite 124, Miami, FL 33172
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Trouble shooting of issues in Freight Forwarding Software (CargoWise1) related to data exchange with regulatory agencies
- Keep current with regulatory requirements and changes, update and train staff
- Monitor operational activities and perform periodic audits to ensure regulatory compliance
- Maintain good standing with government agencies
- Research of data records to ensure information is correct
- Correspondence with various offices to clarify accuracy of information
- On board new accounts for brokerage with sales team and branches
- Classification of merchandise for US Customs and Participating Government Agencies
- Maintain import organization customers product master file
- Respond to all CF-29 (Notice of Actions), CF-28 (Request for Information), Informed Compliances and any other post entries inquiries from CBP within the required time frame and maintain all records in accordance CBP Rules and Regulations
- Actively engage with our Quality Management System to ensure compliance with Industry leading standards, such as AEO and ISO.
- Apply advanced knowledge of regulations and requirements to support business requirements. Establish and maintain localized import and export procedures and ensure local business awareness and compliance with these requirements. Provide regional subject matter expertise on tariff code interpretation and designation, preferential trade programs, local licensing, documentation, and reporting
Required Skills and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Experience with Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work autonomously
- Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret legal and regulatory documents
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- US Licensed Customs Broker preferred
- 5+ years of import and brokerage compliance
- 5+ years of working Knowledge of CBP and related Government importing and Customs regulations.
- 5+ years of experience in international supply chain environment
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OIA Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We offer an exciting and growth-oriented work environment, and OIA employees enjoy competitive salaries and excellent benefits.