Principal Traffic Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Organize, schedule, and monitor both import and export shipments.

• Oversee the traffic flow to and from international locations.

• Collaborate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and government entities to coordinate customs entry declarations.

• Ensure the accuracy of customs and import business, entry transactions, and documentation.

• Uphold compliance with federal and international regulations concerning imported and exported items.

• Assign the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes to goods being imported and exported.

• Analyze technical specifications, engineering drawings, bills of materials, and product literature for proper classification.

• Investigate and utilize General Rules of Interpretation, Explanatory Notes, and Customs rulings.

• Maintain justifications and records for classification decisions to facilitate customs audits and inquiries.

• Offer technical assistance regarding HTS classification, customs valuation, preferential origin determinations, duty deferral programs, customs declarations, and clearance procedures.

• Review customs entry documentation prior to submission to U.S. Customs.

• Liaise with the U.S. customs broker and manage international shipment logistics.

• Keep necessary records in accordance with company policies and U.S. government regulations.

• Assist with import compliance evaluations.

• Carry out export and import licensing tasks.

• Create global trade compliance strategies and enhance customs data management.

• Investigate and resolve issues related to customers or suppliers.

• Collaborate with global import/export operations and organizations.

• Manage import shipments and deliveries within internal customer timelines.

• Provide support for trade training initiatives.

• Handle vendor invoices and report post-entry modifications.

• Audit import files for precision and completeness.

• Evaluate forwarder performance and deliver feedback.

• Assist export personnel and operations in securing necessary documentation and data.

• Support additional traffic and administrative functions as needed.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or a PhD with 1 year of experience in Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes for imported and exported goods.

• Possession of a valid U.S. Customs Broker License.

• At least 5 years of professional experience with CBP in customs brokerage, as a freight forwarder, or with a large importer.

• Capability to interpret the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule along with a solid understanding of chapters and explanatory notes, and the ability to assist with HTS classification.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance and Special Programs Access within a reasonable timeframe as dictated by business requirements.

• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory for all positions requiring government clearance and certain other restricted roles.

• Experience in the defense industry is preferred.

• An active U.S. Government DoD security clearance at the Secret level is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Savings plan.

• Company-paid holidays.

• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

• Eligibility for overtime.

• Shift differential.

• Discretionary bonus.