Customs Compliance Specialist

The Customs Compliance Specialist is responsible for providing governance of all imports and exports for all Clean Harbors divisions, as well as assisting with cross-border moves of equipment, vehicles, specialty items, tools, electronics, waste, chemicals and/or product.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times
• Work with the in-house legal team to investigate and resolve current and potential customs issues.
• Assist/Administrator cross-border moves of equipment, vehicles, specialty items, tools, electronics, waste, chemicals, and/or product.
• Develop, implement, and maintain company-wide cross-border SOPs, incorporating changes in international regulations and company needs.
• Create company-wide standard documents/forms to ensure that all cross-border moves comply with all government regulations. Confirm follow-up paperwork is submitted in a timely manner.
• Research, develop, and manage all customs/broker vendor relationships.
• Work in close collaboration with internal departments to ensure strict compliance adherence in all countries where Clean Harbors does business.
• Gains high level understanding of all systems and routing software.
• Examine Free Trade Agreements and work in collaboration with business leaders to ensure FTA utilization and compliance where available Able to communicate rates and schedules in timely fashion to requestor.
• Maintain awareness and knowledge of current customs policies and regulations.
• Identify cost saving measures in relation to tariffs, taxes, and duties.
• Performs other duties and tasks to meet Clean Harbors business needs.

• Bachelors in International Business or Logistics preferred but not required;
• Experience with route planning and order management preferred but not required
• Adaptability in a complex operations environment
• Ability to work independently and identify where assistance may be needed

• Experience working in Government sites/custom broker databases: CBP, CBSA, and FMCSA.

• Efficient time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret customs, compliance regulations and verbiage
• Outstanding influencing (business leaders), interpersonal, and communication (written/verbal) skills. Must be able to influence processes with Leadership
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Verifiable experience responsible for managing the import andexport of vehicles, equipment and commercial goods
• Detailed oriented and achievement driven
• Committed and dependable

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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