Customs Trade Compliance Expert
Job Overview
About GenScript
Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.
Job Title: Customs Trade Compliance Expert
This position is based fully onsite in Piscataway, NJ. The salary range is approximately $85,000 - $105,000 based on experience.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure adherence to all applicable import/export and PGA requirement and regulations, including CFR, HTSUS, U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and other international trade laws.
- Act as the primary point of contact for customs clearance processes.
- File entries through the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) in compliance with CBP regulations.
- Supervise classification processes for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Schedule B, ECCN, and Harmonized System Codes (HSC) to ensure compliant imports/exports and maximize duty savings.
- Establish and lead Duty Drawback Program.
- Apply and maintain company Import and Export Licenses and Permits.
- Interpret import/export regulations, rulings, and trade documentation.
- Conduct compliance audits to ensure full regulatory compliant with accurate filings and duties, and lead corrective action plans resulting from audits and compliance issues.
- Coordinate release and delivery of shipments with customs, freight forwarders, carriers, and warehouses.
- Address any customs-related issues such as holds, inspections, and compliance reviews.
- Maintain required documentation for audit readiness and CBP recordkeeping requirements (19 CFR).
- Collaborate with internal and external teams to provide customs guidance and operational support.
- Stay current with regulatory changes from CBP and Partner Government Agencies (PGA) such as FDA, USDA, EPA, FWS, CDC and more.
- Train and support team members in customs procedures, filing practices, and import/export compliance.
- Stay updated on changes to import/export laws and regulations in countries where the company operates.
- Identify and address risks related to trade compliance, including restricted-party transactions and violations of trade law.
- Investigate and report trade compliance incidents, and implement corrective actions.
Requirements:
- U.S. Customs Broker License or CCS or CES certified with Duty Drawback program setup experience
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in trade compliance with special focus in duty drawback
- Solid knowledge of Import/Export Regulations and Product Classification.
- Proven expertise in U.S. import/export procedures and regulatory environments.
- Strong working knowledge of ACE, ABI systems, and classification tools.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.
- Ability to communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and government agencies.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and customs brokerage software (e.g., Mercury/ITS, CargoWise, Descartes, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability and success tracking records of establishing and maintaining a successful Duty Drawback program
- Experience of filing import entries using ABI-approved vendor portal.
- Background in customs audits or post-entry corrections (e.g., PSC, protests).
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Benefits:
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.
GenScript USA Inc/ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the Company's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. maintains a drug-free workplace.
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