Customs Analyst

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At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What we need:

The Customs Analyst is an established performer that is responsible for executing day-to-day brokerage operations, including planning, and prioritizing in-house-brokerage activities, and for performing in-house import and export clearances while auditing customs entry documents for accuracy and ensuring compliance with U.S. and foreign trade regulations. This role also manages the majority of customs entries directly, provides expertise on tariffs and free trade agreements, supports audit processes, maintains U.S. import /export regulations, documentation, and compliance matters for US and Foreign Customs authorities, including assisting in foreign government audits.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain procedures to ensure compliance with import laws and regulations; provide colleague training and drive continuous process improvements
• Conduct periodic assessments of company and broker performances.
• Troubleshoot ad hoc trade- related issues in support for both internal and external customers.
• Prepare and file in-house import customs entries for flooring products, machinery, and related shipments, including daily U.S. Mexico border-crossing shipments, and ensure timely and accurate ISF filing with proactive follow-up
• Review and audit import and export entries and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance; ensure proper coding of import and export entries; proactively identify and resolve issues related to tariff classification, valuation, and compliance discrepancies
• Perform post-entry reviews of import and export entries to ensure compliance; identify noncompliance issues and/or provides guidance on required corrective actions
• Code for applicable duty rates based on knowledge of product and HTS classification as well as tracking raw material components of product level to support accurate valuation and duty assessments
• Apply expertise in tariffs, including Section 232, Section 301, IEEPA, Reciprocal Tariffs, and Forced Labor requirements.
• Communicate and coordinate with Customs and Partner Government Officials (FDA, USDA, EPA, Lacey Act) to resolve clearance issues and customs exams, , including the authorization of duty payments to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), under supervision.
• Address diverse range of Inquiries related to USMCA  and all other Free Trade Agreement eligibility, documentation, and compliance; determine Country of Origin (COO), assign HTS codes, and prepare FTA certificates.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.   
• 2-4 years’ relevant experience or equivalent education and/or experience.   
• Strong knowledge of HTS classification, Country of Origin determination, and Free Trade Agreements.
• Familiarity with Section 232, Section 301 tariffs, IEEPA, Reciprocal Tariffs, and Forced Labor compliance.
• Knowledge of PGA requirements (FDA, USDA, EPA, Lacey Act).
• Customs broker license preferred.
• Knowledge of import/export regulations, procedures, and documentation.

What you’re good at:

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well as industry practices and standards.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Strong proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with ABI software (Editrade preferred).

What else?

• While we’re a primarily in-office team, we thrive on flexibility and ensuring our people can balance personal and professional time
• We’re located in a pretty great spot – check out this video to see what we mean.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.