Customs Compliance Specialist

🕒 August 19

🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🚔 Compliance

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GKN Aerospace

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1759

🚀 Aerospace

🏭 Manufacturing

🎖️ Defense

Aerospace • Manufacturing • Defense

GKN Aerospace is a leading global tier one supplier of airframe and engine structures, landing gear, electrical interconnection systems, transparencies, and aftermarket services. With over 32 manufacturing locations in 12 countries, GKN Aerospace serves more than 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers, specializing in the development and delivery of advanced aerostructures and engine systems for both commercial and defense markets. The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, continually seeking to be the most trusted partner in the aerospace industry with a rich heritage and cutting-edge technology.

📋 Description

• Manage import and export compliance activities in accordance with U.S. Customs regulations and international trade requirements • Review shipment pre-alerts and identify potential customs clearance issues before cargo arrival • Oversee end-to-end customs clearance processes for inbound and outbound shipments • Prepare, review, and submit customs declarations and trade documentation • Manage tariff classifications, customs valuation, country of origin determinations, EEI filings, FTA claims, PGA requirements, and Chapter 98 provisions • Submit export filings through AES when not handled by a third-party provider • Maintain trade compliance records, import master data, and customs documentation • Coordinate with customs brokers and logistics providers, review broker performance, and approve customs-related duties, fees, and invoices • Identify and implement duty and tax optimization opportunities • Audit customs broker activities and analyze customs data to identify risks, discrepancies, recurring issues, and process improvements • Prepare compliance metrics, reports, and KPIs for leadership • Support government audits, regulatory inquiries, and information requests • Serve as the site's customs and trade compliance subject matter expert • Partner with Procurement, Logistics, Program Management, Engineering, suppliers, customers, customs brokers, and logistics providers to resolve trade-related issues • Resolve daily customs compliance and clearance issues and escalate significant risks when appropriate

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business, Compliance, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree • 3–5 years of experience in customs compliance, import/export operations, international trade, customs brokerage, or a related field • Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and international trade compliance requirements • Experience with customs entry processes, tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin determinations, and duty optimization programs • Experience reviewing and managing customs documentation, including PGA requirements, FTA claims, and Chapter 98 provisions • Familiarity with ACE, AES, and customs broker management • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Experience conducting audits, analyzing trade data, and preparing compliance reports and KPIs • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and experience with ERP and customs management systems • Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR and eligible to access export controlled information

🏖️ Benefits

• Training opportunities • Diversity, inclusion and belonging initiatives • Accessible recruitment process and reasonable adjustments • Collaborative and inspirational work environment