This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Customs Control Specialist to oversee import/export activities within our supply chain operations. In this critical role, you will develop and implement procedures to ensure full compliance with customs-related laws and regulations, safeguarding the seamless and lawful movement of parts across international borders. Your expertise will drive risk reduction by aligning local execution with global standards.
Your role:
Classify materials in accordance with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and develop supporting documentation to substantiate such classifications.
Provide training to internal and external stakeholders regarding standard processes and the latest customs-related developments.
Create electronic shipping requests and reports as well as coordinates dangerous goods shipping requirements and other duties as assigned.
Ensure compliance with customs, export, applicable foreign trade/importation laws, and federal transport regulations.
Manage multiple lines of communication between suppliers, carriers, customers, and internal parties, maintaining accurate details and relaying pertinent information to the appropriate parties.
You're the right fit if:
You have a bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.
You have 3+ years of experience in customs and trade compliance, especially with classifications.
You have 5+ years of experience with MS Office and are familiar with SAP and/or ERP and/or MRP.
You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
Certified Customs Specialist certificate (CCS) and/or Licensed Customs Broker license (LCB) is preferred.
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
This is an onsite role.
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Philips Transparency Details
The pay range for this position in New York is $56,000 to $96,000.
The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.
In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.
At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.
Additional Information
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.
Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Latham, New York USA.
This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran and maintains a drug-free workplace.