Role Specific Information

Job Description

About the Role

As a Customs Compliance Analyst, you will ensure compliance with US Customs and Other Government Agency regulations, administer high-profile programs to maintain trusted trade partner status with US Customs, drive improvements in supply chain efficiencies and achieve cost savings for imported goods. 

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure the accuracy and completeness of entries, facilitating their timely release by Customs

• Evaluate, monitor, review and report on eligibility for Free Trade Agreements, FSFE (First Sale for Export) and IER programs

• Utilize the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) to efficiently distribute and manage trade-related information

• Maintain programs, including internal reporting, auditing, applying Harmonized Tariff Codes (HTS) and reporting import data to management

• Scrutinize entry documents to ensure accurate valuation, including qualification for First Sale Valuation

• Verify product information to ensure compliance with Other Government Agency (OGA) and Partner Government Agency (PGA) classifications, documentation and reporting requirements

• Submit necessary entry corrections in partnership with Customs Brokers

• Responsively address requests for information from US Customs (CF 28/29)

• Determine accurate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and duty rates for directly imported goods

• Prepare and submit request letters for Binding Rulings to the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

• Maintain a comprehensive record of product classification history and relevant data

• Serve as the primary contact for research in the Customs Rulings Online Search System (CROSS)

• Provide assistance in maintaining Customs Compliance program(s)

• Update the Customs Compliance Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures

• Generate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports and conduct audits on imports and other relevant areas for the Customs Compliance Department.

• Review and approve billing for Duty Mitigation.

• Establish Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for quarterly review

• Educate internal and external business partners on processes, classification, documentation requirements and duty engineering opportunities

• Participate in creating and delivering Customs Compliance training

• Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• Customs Broker License

• CCS (Certified Customs Specialist) 

• Thorough knowledge of merchandise classification guidelines as per US Customs regulations and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)

• Familiarity with the responsibilities of a Customs Broker

• Proficiency in Windows software, Google Workspace and internal mainframe systems

• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills

• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred

• Retail experience

Special Requirements

• Annual domestic travel to the Corporate office

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section

• Ability to comply with dress code requirements

• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation

• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company

• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

• Ability to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs

• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.

• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units

• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner