Senior Trade Compliance Specialist
Senior Trade Compliance Specialist
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Job Description
The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist works as an integral member of the Fortune Brands Innovations Transportation and Customs team. This role oversees the daytoday operations for all Trade Compliance and Customs related activities for the companys global divisions located in the U.S. Canada Mexico and China.
Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield IL. Effective mid2025 Fortune Brands will transition to a new worldclass campus in Deerfield bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices brands and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration along with amenities for dining onsite daycare fitness and recreation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Focuses on import compliance management including but not limited to product classification valuation country of origin determination free trade agreements manufacturing assists duty reconciliation and recordkeeping. Responds to FBIN Customs Broker with information regarding import shipments as required.
- Manages the daytoday customs operations for FBIN; serves as a primary point of contact for Customs Broker and internal customers.
- Collaborates with Product Managers Sourcing and Engineering teams to ensure the proper Harmonized Tariff Schedule number (HTS) and country of origin are applied to new and existing products globally; maintains valid HTS numbers in ERP systems.
- Conducts post entry audits to assess the performance quality of Brokers entry filings; participates in internal audits and trade compliance assessments as required.
- Works with Finance to ensure proper and on time payment to Customs authorities.
- Involvement with established Duty Drawback Programs across FBIN while supporting the implementation of other drawback programs across the company.
- Supports the Sr. Trade Compliance Manager with developing and managing a comprehensive Global Trade Compliance Program for FBIN.
- Provides training and education to internal customers to ensure import compliance with CBP rules and regulations.
- Leads and supports special projects to improve or eliminate nonvalueadded processes.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Logistics Operations Supply Chain or a related discipline or commensurate experience is required.
- A minimum of 4 years of experience in previous compliance positions is required.
- Customs Brokerage License (CLB) preferred but not required.
- Extensive knowledge and familiarity with Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) product classification U.S. and overseas import regulations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Excel required; SAP and/or Oracle ERP systems.
- Good problem solving analytical and presentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with Customs personnel and internal and external customers.
- Comfortable working in a fastpaced dynamic environment. Ability to adapt to situational demands of the business.
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.
- Global experience is preferred.
Additional Information :
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $63000 USD $95700 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and location. In addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a rolebased sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands Innovations we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a marketleading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits (including halfday summer Fridays per policy) inclusive fertility / adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates feeling of belonging at work.
Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industryleading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results market outperformance and growth which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin to learn more.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex gender identity or expression national origin ancestry age disability/handicap status marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation genetic history or information or any other legally protected characteristic.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts we invite you to voluntarily share your gender ethnicity and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.
Reasonable Accommodations
FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process please contact us at and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
