We feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
A need to create and to innovate

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: Hybrid

Position Summary

Under the guidance of a corporate executive and designated outside attorneys, the Import/Export Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring and facilitating company compliance with all U.S. Customs, various Global Customs, and other government agency applicable laws, regulations and policies related to imports and exports. This role works closely with multiple internal functions to assure policies and procedures are properly and efficiently implemented.

Measures of success:

Maintain Import/Export Procedure Manuals with regulatory, process or procedure changes, ensuring 100% compliance with applicable regulation
Deployment of all processes to ensure Taco, Inc. does not receive any unnecessary fees, fines, or penalties
Analyze all new trade duties, tariffs, trade restrictions and requirements ensuring Taco, Inc. is fully compliant with all regulatory amendments, changes, and updates

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Supports the development, implementation and management of policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with import and export regulations at all company locations.
Works with legal department, outside counsel and subject matter experts to assess risks and determine action to be taken.
Supports and guides internal functional areas such as production divisions, distribution, sales and marketing, and finance to assure policies and procedures are properly and efficiently implemented.
Determines proper classification of products and components under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), proper country of origin marking requirements, and proper product and component descriptions.
Prepares and submits binding ruling requests and provides guidance relative to Assists.
Maximizes the company’s benefit through participation in special tariff treatment programs, including United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). Researches and provides technical support and advice regarding any new rulings or programs that may provide cost savings to the company.
Assists in providing technical expertise in the resolution of all import and export compliance issues and related areas, overseeing investigation, analysis, and definition of corrective measures as they related to imported and exported product.
Performs compliance audits of import records for accuracy of customs classification, duty, and fees; product markings and waivers of marking; USMCA and GSP reporting and other related matters. Identifies issues and takes corrective action.
Stays current with U.S. Customs, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and various Global Customs requirements. Reviews Customs and Border Protection (CBP), CBSA and industry related resources and attends training seminars to ensure the company maintains compliance with all customs regulations. Alerts management to potential changes and/or issues.
Cascades relevant and appropriate information about the company and department effectively and in a timely manner
Coaches and mentors internal customers and stakeholders for skill and knowledge development
Assigns actions and ensures completion for specific tasks and projects
Reviews work quality and provides feedback and guidance to team
Maintains and updates Master Classification List and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application system and assists in the development of automated solutions to import and export transactions. Assists in maintaining record keeping and retention policies relating to imports and exports.