Corporate Compliance Specialist
JAS Forwarding (usa), Inc.

JAS is an international, non-asset-based supply chain services and solutions company. Our services include air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage, distribution, inbound logistics, truckload brokerage and other supply chain management services, including consulting, the coordination of purchase orders and customized management services.

The Corporate Compliance Specialist position is responsible for all aspects of import and/or export customs compliance including development, implementation, training and support of all Company import/export functions. The job function requires knowledge and understanding of all import and/or export related compliance regulations, i.e., CBP, AES, SLI, Census and BIS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop policies and procedures to maintain import/export customs compliance.
• Implement and provide training on policies and procedures for operations employees.
• Provide support to operations personnel on various processes, including but not limited to AMS/ISF filing.
• Conduct audits of branch offices to ensure compliance.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, create training modules and train staff on import and/or export regulations. Design regulatory advisories for clients.
• Design and communicate reports to senior management showing adherence of compliance for all locations.
• Travel estimated at.
• Utilizes understanding of the proper processes to resolve problems according to industry standards.
• Reviews processes and recommends implementation of new procedures.
• Assists employees/teams in resolving Customs and other Government agency issues.
• Maintains positive customer relations.
• Prepares and monitors various compliance and management reports.
• Other duties as required and assigned.
• Other duties as requested

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The incumbent will not directly and/or indirectly supervise employees

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office suite
• Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team and independently
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals
• Ability to solve practical problems
• Able to perform the essential duties of this position without posing a "direct threat" to the health or safety of self or others
• Able to interact positively and effectively with co-workers, subordinates and supervisors

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of experience in international freight forwarding and good working knowledge of Incoterms, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, customs regulations, and other relevant government requirements/regulations.
  
• Requires proficiency with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Hold Customs Broker license for a minimum of 5 years.
• Experience writing policies and procedures.

ENVIRONMENT:

100% performed in climate-controlled internal office environment working under normal office conditions. Travel will be (up to 20%) required in support of the position's responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL:

• Meet all performance and behavior expectations outlined in the company performance appraisal form or communicated by management.
• Perform job responsibilities as directed achieving desired results within expected time frames and with a high degree of quality and professionalism.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive work relationships with all staff, potential and current customers and business partners.
• Demonstrate the behavioral and technical competencies necessary to effectively complete job responsibilities. Take personal initiative for technical and professional development.
• Follow the company HR Policy, the Code of Business Conduct and all subsidiary and department policies and procedures, including protecting confidential company information, attending work punctually and regularly, and following good safety practices in all activities.

The responsibilities associated with this job will change from time to time in accordance with the Company's business needs. More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

JAS Forwarding (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

JAS USA IS A CUSTOMS BROKER, GOVERNED BY FEDERAL REGULATION. FEDERAL REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT JAS MAY HAVE IT BROKERAGE LICENSE SUSPENDED OR REVOKED IF IT "KNOWINGLY EMPLOYED, OR CONTINUES TO EMPLOY, ANY PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, WITHOUT WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THAT EMPLOYMENT FROM THE ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER." JAS WILL PERFORM A BACKGROUND CHECK TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY AND IF SO, ABSENT SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES, YOU WILL NOT BE HIRED OR WILL BE TERMINATED IMMEDIATELY.

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