Senior Trade Compliance Customs Administrator

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Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.​

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. The Customs Analyst will diligently work on international shipments for the Digital Imaging Segment, dealing with both internal (Production, Service, Sales, etc.) and external customers (Carriers, Freight Forwarders, Brokers, Consignees, etc.), while also fulfilling US CBP requirements.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assign and Review Harmonized Tariff System (HTS) classifications:
  • Review and apply US, Canadian and other regional HTS codes to the product catalog using the Customs Tariff, precedent rulings and Explanatory Notes
  • Create clear product descriptions as required under the Customs Regulations
  • Manage, update and maintain the existing HTS database
  • Maintain substantiation in local software system (OCR, SAP)
• Audit Entries and Back-Up Documentation for Trade Compliance Requirements:
  • Review shipment documentation for the consistent and correct usage of HTS Codes, valuation, Country of Origin and preferential trade programs
  • Conduct post-entry audits and identify entry corrections as needed
  • Identify shipments requiring post-entry amendments and manage process through completion
• Conduct Customs Broker Reviews:
  • Use service provider and Customs’ reports to evaluate performance
  • Prepare a comprehensive metrics review of Key Performance Indicators
  • Identify areas requiring improvement and develop solutions
  • Broker Relationship Management including Power of Attorney and Bond Renewals
• Maintain a Customs Recordkeeping Program:
  • Ensure that all Customs Entry files have been received and contain all required documentation
• Manage Customs Broker transactional issues:
  • Respond to inquiries from Customs Brokers and internal customers and resolve any issues impacting shipments including coordination with multiple forwarders to insure timely turnover and post-clearance delivery coordination
  • Manage temporary shipments, including claims for duty-free status under Chapter 98, TIBs, carnets
  • Familiarity with PGA declarations and applicability (emphasis on FDA)

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred, preferably in a business discipline
• Licensed Customs Broker / Certified Customs Specialist a plus
• 2+ years of experience in importing goods through Customs
• Strong experience with classification under the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS)
• Strong work ethic with a high level of personal integrity
• Demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently as well as collaborate with other teams
• Hands on proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Travel domestically for annual trainings

Applicants must be either a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, legal permanent resident, asylee, refugee or must be eligible to apply for and obtain the appropriate export control license from the U.S. Departments of State or Commerce.

Salary Range:

Pay Transparency

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ​