Associate, Customs Compliance

Job description

About the job...

This role is responsible for daily support of CHANEL's import and customs compliance operations, including but not limited to – product classification, fashion import regulations, proforma invoice processing/controls, special materials, and communications with brokers/forwarders/agents on all of CHANEL's supply chain flows inbound.

Leveraging your unique experiences, CHANEL will enable you to...

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Perform Customs Line Reviews for all Chanel Divisions

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Classify and research all inbound Chanel product in line with US Customs Regulations and HTS Chapter Notes.

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Ensure all special material products have required documentation and details required prior to import/export. (Fish & Wildlife materials, FDA Details, TSCA, Lacey Act)

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Support FUR Labeling (Utilizing US FUR Products Labeling Act.)

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Manage the documentation of CHANEL's Supplier Details

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General Administrative support for: High Jewelry Loan Program, CHANEL’s Trade Attorney, Divisional communication around requirements and controlled compliance program.

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Partnership with global customs compliance teams related to product classification, manufacturing processes, and special materials as well as solutioning recurrent inbound customs concerns.

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Manage Customs Form 28 requests (official customs inquiries).

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Problem Solve import shipment issues with forwarder / custom broker.

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Maintain consistent communication with CHANEL divisions regarding their shipments

You are energized by...

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US Customs and Import Regulations

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Being an organizational guru

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Collaborating with outside vendors, agencies and peers.

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Remaining calm under pressure

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Collaborating with stakeholders on international logistics

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Navigating the unknown and self-starting any required research

What you can bring to the team...

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2 years of customs professional experience OR a Bachelor’s Degree

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Knowledge of US Customs Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and import regulations.

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Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

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Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Expertise

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Fresh ideas for future procedures and processes

Nice to haves…

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Knowledge of US regulations

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Experience within luxury fashion customers & compliance

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Regulatory experience