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This International Imports Compliance Specialist will determine tariff classification and applicability of other government agency regulations of imported goods.
Accuracy in this role is imperative as tariff numbers may carry duty rates that directly impact landed costs.
The candidate for this role must be well experienced in classification and PGA compliance requirements.
The person will also perform basic US import entry audits.
Ensure Ace Hardware’s Compliance to Trade Regulations:
Determine tariff classification and PGA (FDA, Aphis, FWS, etc.
) applicability.
Have working knowledge of industry systems such as CROSS, ACE portal, etc.
Knowledge of MX and CA border crossing a plus.
Review Accuracy of Customs Entry Filing:
Conduct customs entry audits for accuracy.
Work with Import Compliance Manager to address audit results and corrections.
Ensure Integrity of Import Data.
Maintain tariff classification and duty rates in SAP/SKU repository.
Strategic Support – Works directly with vendors to obtain missing documentation or information required for customs clearance.
Respond to inquiries from customs broker impacting imports tariffs.
Assist to help the team meet its performance objectives.
Work closely with International Import Compliance Manager to ensure all matters related to import compliance are communicated and addressed cross functionally through Ace Hardware.
Experience and Technical Requirements:
3-5 years of experience working in import compliance or similar role Ability to resolve duty discrepancies and address basic import operation challenges Excellent knowledge of Trade Remedy and Customs Regulations Strong tariff classification skills required and experienced in classifying a broad range of commodities.
Experience with PGA applicability Experience with Anti-dumping/Countervailing Duty applicability Experience with GSP and Free Trade Agreements PC skills including Outlook, Excel, and industry related websites (CROSS, FDA, APHIS, US HTS, etc.
) Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), or Customs Classifier Certification (CCLC), a plus Working knowledge with excel, SAP, CBP’s Ace portal, Microsoft Teams, a plus Compensation Details:
$59200-$74000 Why should you join our team? We live our values – W.
E.
L.
I.
G.
H.
T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork).
Gratitude.
Humility.
Love.
You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different.
These things are important to us.
They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.
In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 126% of your target opportunity) Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions, averaging 9.
6% per year of eligible earnings over the past 5 years Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability ) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions Your career at Ace is more than just a job.
It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful.
We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching.
We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review We know the work environment matters.
That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales We bring them to you Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off Adoption cost reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events Identity theft protection Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.
We want to hear from you When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store.
However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven’t, but we’d like you to.
Because together we help our customers take care of their homes.
Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America’s best kept secrets.
Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Hardware Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities.
The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization.
The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
Disclaimer The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience.
Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening.
We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.
Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position.
Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.
This written Position Description is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed.
It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position.
Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Accuracy in this role is imperative as tariff numbers may carry duty rates that directly impact landed costs.
The candidate for this role must be well experienced in classification and PGA compliance requirements.
The person will also perform basic US import entry audits.
Ensure Ace Hardware’s Compliance to Trade Regulations:
Determine tariff classification and PGA (FDA, Aphis, FWS, etc.
) applicability.
Have working knowledge of industry systems such as CROSS, ACE portal, etc.
Knowledge of MX and CA border crossing a plus.
Review Accuracy of Customs Entry Filing:
Conduct customs entry audits for accuracy.
Work with Import Compliance Manager to address audit results and corrections.
Ensure Integrity of Import Data.
Maintain tariff classification and duty rates in SAP/SKU repository.
Strategic Support – Works directly with vendors to obtain missing documentation or information required for customs clearance.
Respond to inquiries from customs broker impacting imports tariffs.
Assist to help the team meet its performance objectives.
Work closely with International Import Compliance Manager to ensure all matters related to import compliance are communicated and addressed cross functionally through Ace Hardware.
Experience and Technical Requirements:
3-5 years of experience working in import compliance or similar role Ability to resolve duty discrepancies and address basic import operation challenges Excellent knowledge of Trade Remedy and Customs Regulations Strong tariff classification skills required and experienced in classifying a broad range of commodities.
Experience with PGA applicability Experience with Anti-dumping/Countervailing Duty applicability Experience with GSP and Free Trade Agreements PC skills including Outlook, Excel, and industry related websites (CROSS, FDA, APHIS, US HTS, etc.
) Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), or Customs Classifier Certification (CCLC), a plus Working knowledge with excel, SAP, CBP’s Ace portal, Microsoft Teams, a plus Compensation Details:
$59200-$74000 Why should you join our team? We live our values – W.
E.
L.
I.
G.
H.
T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork).
Gratitude.
Humility.
Love.
You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different.
These things are important to us.
They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.
In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 126% of your target opportunity) Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions, averaging 9.
6% per year of eligible earnings over the past 5 years Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability ) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions Your career at Ace is more than just a job.
It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful.
We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching.
We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review We know the work environment matters.
That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales We bring them to you Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off Adoption cost reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events Identity theft protection Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.
We want to hear from you When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store.
However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven’t, but we’d like you to.
Because together we help our customers take care of their homes.
Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America’s best kept secrets.
Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Hardware Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities.
The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization.
The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
Disclaimer The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience.
Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening.
We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.
Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position.
Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.
This written Position Description is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed.
It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position.
Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
