Lead Customs Entry Specialist (Hybrid)

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Our Global Supply Chain and Logistics team is rapidly evolving to deliver products faster more efficiently and with greater precisionwhether guests shop in stores or online. We leverage data technology and innovation to create a seamless best-in-class guest experience.

Within Global Trade Services youll play a critical role in ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs regulations while supporting the speed and efficiency of Targets import operations. This team partners across internal and external stakeholders to provide expertise training and solutions that enable a compliant high-performing global supply chain.

About You:
The Lead Customs Entry Specialist is a senior expert responsible for ensuring the timely accurate and compliant filing of U.S. Customs entries. This role combines hands-on entry filing with team coaching workload management and process improvement to drive operational performance and compliance with CBP regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor entry activity and coach team members to ensure timely clearance and compliance.
• File U.S. Customs entries (standard to complex) with high accuracy and efficiency; support production as needed to meet volume demands.
• Review and approve CBP duty statements; reconcile variances and ensure timely payment.
• Forecast entry volume and manage workload distribution across internal teams and external brokers to meet KPIs.
• Leverage systems (ABI ACE) and SOPs to ensure consistent compliant execution.
• Translate regulatory updates into clear procedures training and team expectations.
• Identify trends in errors and implement process improvements to reduce rework and increase efficiency.
• Resolve complex entry issues and escalate with clear recommendations when needed.
• Provide training coaching and ongoing development to team members and internal partners.
• Collaborate with vendors brokers and cross-functional teams to support import compliance.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and entry filing processes
• Experience handling a range of entry types including complex filings
• Proficiency with systems and Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Demonstrated ability to coach others and manage competing priorities
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence peers model strong performance and foster a positive accountable team environment.

Preferred:

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
• Experience in high-volume or retail import environments

This position will operate as a Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement based on Targets needs. A Hybrid/Flex for Your Day work arrangement means the team members core role will need to be performed both onsite at the Target HQ MN location the role is assigned to and virtually depending upon what your role team and tasks require for that day. Work duties cannot be performed outside of the country of the primary work location unless otherwise prescribed by Target. Click here if you are curious to learn more about Minnesota.

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