Sunrise Systems, Inc.
Customs Compliance Specialist
3 days ago
Newark
Job Title: Customs Compliance Specialist Location: Newark, NJ 07102 Duration: 6+ months with potential to Convert Position Type: Hourly contract Position (W2 only) Note • ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: For now until 3/31/26. Could result in possible conversion to FTE, • PLACEMENT TYPE: Contract, • SCHEDULE/ REMOTE FLEXIBILITY: on site 2 days per week. however, could possibly explore remote for the right candidate (come to Newark only 1x per month), • WORK HOURS: 9-5pm, 30min lunch, or 9-5:30, 1hr lunch, • HOURS PER WEEK: 37.5, • CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: None. Background in Customs Compliance, supply chain management, logistics, international trade, or a related field is preferred., • EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: College or minimum 2 years of experience in logistics, import/export operations, or a similar role within a fast-paced corporate environment., • PREFERRED INTERVIEW TIMES: Tues-Wed, we are on site., • TEAM SIZE: 2, • PURPOSE/ MISSION OF TEAM: any new projects coming up? Why would someone want to join your team? Upward mobility? Additional support to the team. MANAGER NOTES: • Actively monitor compliance and logistics-related activities, identifying and resolving issues under the manager's guidance, to maintain the uninterrupted flow of goods and information., • Serve as a point of contact for logistics inquiries, collaborating closely with internal teams, carriers, brokers, and vendors to ensure resolutions are timely and effective., • Utilize a variety of logistics and tracking portals to monitor shipments, update stakeholders, and document exceptions or delays., • Capable of identifying and proposing process improvements to optimize daily workflows and strengthen supply chain resilience. POSITION OVERVIEW • The Customs Compliance Specialist plays a vital role in maintaining the efficiency and reliability of our company's supply chain network. This position is responsible for supporting daily Customs compliance operations, with a special focus on US and Canadian imports and exports, duty accruals and payments, and exceptional recordkeeping. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational and analytical skills, accuracy in recording information, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to proactively monitor Customs compliance-related challenges as they arise, ensuring seamless operations across the supply chain. Being able to quickly adjust to dynamic Customs compliance requirements is strongly desired. Additional Job Details: Qualifications • Background in Customs Compliance, supply chain management, logistics, international trade, or a related field is preferred., • Minimum 2 years of experience in logistics, import/export operations, or a similar role within a fast-paced corporate environment., • Understanding of customs regulations, and compliance requirements for both US and Canadian markets., • Experience with Brokers', US and Canadian Customs portals (ACE, CARM, FedEx, UPS) and technical aptitude for digital recordkeeping and reporting systems., • Exceptional organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail., • Proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving, with effective communication skills for coordination with global teams, brokers, and vendors., • Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and integrity in all aspects of logistical data management and compliance. Competencies The expectation for a successful candidate is to be accurate in data entry, possess strong comprehension, organizational and analytical skills, with desire and potential to grow. US Imports Support - 2 hours & 30 min • Inbound Report • Record the daily new shipments information (from pre alerts and from PEXNA track and trace Inbound report), • Monitor exceptions and daily holds PLSA, • Monitor / maintain ISF filing info for ocean shipments, • Update brokerage billing information (from PLSA, FED EX, UPS portals), • Track and trace where / when needed Duty Accruals / Payments Support (from PLSA, FED EX, UPS portals + validate information in PPNDA's ACE portal) • Record entry information, • Add daily and monthly statement information US Exports Support – 1 hour & 30 min Outbound Report (from emails between the order team, warehouse, carriers, Client Export, Canadian broke) • record export information, • Update shipping information Canadian Imports Support – 1 hour & 30 min Inbound Report (from emails between carriers and Canadian broker's reporting + validate with reporting from PPNDA's CARM) • Record the shipments information, • Monitor exceptions, • Update brokerage billing information, • Track and trace where / when needed Duty/ GST Accruals / Payments Support (from emails, broker's reporting and validate with info in PPNDA's CARM) • Record release information, • Add monthly payment information Classification Database – 30 min (from PLSA reporting and emails with factory) Maintain the Item master / Database (from PLSA reporting from IP + from emails with factory) • Monitor declarations and maintain Sec 232 specific tariff information, • Maintain OGA / PGA database, • Record and maintain classification updates Recordkeeping – 1 hour (from emails from factories, UPS origin, Fed Ex origin, Client export Dept., PLSA, Fed Ex & UPS portals) • US Imports & Exports • Rename & save shipping docs for US imports and US exports (invoices, bills of lading, PODs), • Download, rename and save Import into US Entry Docs and Export declarations where applicable Canadian Imports Docs (invoices, bills of lading, PODs) • Rename and save release declarations, • rename and save Imports into CA entry packets, brokerage billing Classification (from emails with PLSA & factories) • Rename and save declarations, • Rename and save FDA letters, • Rename and save other OGA / PGA declarations Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is between $28.00-$32.00 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate]. Benefits: Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.