Trade & Customs Compliance Export Specialist III- Exports and Sanctions
Global Sustainability & Compliance Department
Location: Issaquah, WA
Description of position:
Based at Costco’s corporate headquarters in Issaquah, Washington, the Trade Compliance Specialist III will be responsible for all aspects of importing and/or exporting Costco merchandise, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. The position will work closely with the multiple departments to support Costco's import and export programs. This position will be a primary resource for export sanctions and controls.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to the team.
- Serves as a department lead on specific compliance programs and is responsible for ensuring compliance and continuous improvement for those programs.
- Serves as subject matter expert and provides guidance on internal and external information requests/escalations for various trade compliance matters, often independently interpreting regulations, policies and procedures.
- Serves as a subject matter expert on sanctions and export regulations and requirements.
- Project lead on special assignments and SOWs with 3rd party providers using judgment and discretion in resolving issues or making recommendations.
- Serves as point of contact for customs brokers and/or freight forwarders to resolve classification/entry issues.
- Responsible for the development, review, and maintenance of compliance policies, procedures, and manuals.
- Propose and drive technology solutions through to the outcome.
- Leads responses to Customs or other governmental agencies inquiries and requests for information.
- Develops corrective action recommendations for non-compliance of any policies, laws, or regulations.
- Monitors trade restrictions, general prohibitions, sanctions, and applies to business processes.
- Ensures the proper HTS/Schedule B and ECCN classification for items.
- Manage the duty preference program for import items or USMCA export items, identifies opportunities for duty savings.
- Actively participate in reviewing and developing compliance procedures for service providers.
- Routinely seeks to eliminate work through efficiencies and drives proposals to add value.
- Develops and maintains training materials and leads internal and external training.
- Analyzes import/export data to verify compliance, create metrics, and deliver reporting.
- Oversees Sanctions/Denied Party Screening processes and resolves escalations.
- Maintains Customs Compliance databases and general record keeping.
- Works collaboratively on cross-functional projects internally and externally in additional area as requested, including but not limited to: Import, Supply Chain Security (C-TPAT), Export, Sanctions, USMCA, Mexico Customs, and Audits
Experience, Skills, Education & Licenses/Certifications
Required:
- Trade Compliance experience w/an emphasis on exports (advanced working technical knowledge of all concepts, terminology and specialized skills).
- 3-5+ years’ trade compliance and import/export operational experience.
- U.S. Customs Broker License, and/or other professional certification (CCS, CES)
- Leadership, project management, process development experience preferred.
- Proficient in AS400, SAP, Microsoft and Google applications, as well as Internet based research and programs.
- Takes ownership of responsibilities in the area with a vested interest in the outcome.
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability, communication skills, and initiative.
Recommended:
- BA/BS degree preferred.
- Detail oriented, with excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
- Self-motivated with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
To Apply: Send resume and cover letter in a single PDF to GSCapplications@costco.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $88,100.00 - $114,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you a Licensed Customs broker or have other Import/Export certifications?
Education:
Experience:
- Export sanctions: 3 years (Required)
- Trade Compliance: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Issaquah, WA 98027: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person