Compliance Specialist III

<Strong>At Masonite, we understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another. We continuously strive to improve both our products and our customers’ experiences. This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</Strong>

Charlotte, NC

Masonite Careers

<div class="elementor-element elementor-element-8e366bd color--green elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading" data-id="8e366bd" data-element_type="heading.default">OUR CULTURE:</div> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-7677bec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="7677bec" data-element_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <div class="elementor-element elementor-element-5205513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="5205513" data-element_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> <p style="margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;"><br />At Masonite, we understand that people are key. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">We hire people that demonstrate integrity under pressure. Integrity is at the foundation of everything we do. It is in each door we make, in our commitment delivery and in our honest and sincere communication.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">Our employees are flexible, versatile and resilient. Our ability to weather any storm, to bend without breaking, is what allows us to hear the knock and open the door with confidence, no matter what&rsquo;s on the other side.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">We hold the door open for each other and for new ideas. We want everyone to freely contribute ideas and add value, so we are positive and encouraging. This collaborative environment is what makes Masonite a transparent, fair company- one that doesn&rsquo;t hide behind closed doors.</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1rem;"><span style="font-family: 'Segoe UI',sans-serif;">This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</span></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> https://www.masonite.com/

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Full-Time

Overview: <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p style="margin: 0px;">Our vision is to be the best provider of building products in the eyes of our customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers and communities.</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">At Masonite, we understand that <strong>people are key</strong>. We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another.</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">We hire people that demonstrate <strong>integrity under pressure</strong>. Integrity is at the foundation of everything we do. It is in each door we make, in our commitment delivery and in our honest and sincere communication.</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">Our employees are <strong>flexible, versatile and resilient</strong>. Our ability to weather any storm, to bend without breaking, is what allows us to hear the knock and open the door with confidence, no matter what's on the other side.</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">At Masonite, we <strong>hold the door open</strong> for each other and for new ideas. We want everyone to freely contribute ideas and add value, so we are positive and encouraging. This collaborative environment is what makes Masonite a transparent, fair company- one that doesn't hide behind closed doors.</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0px;">We <strong>continuously strive to improve</strong> both our products and our customers' experiences. This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls.</p> </div> </div> </div>
Responsibilities: <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">The Custom Compliance Specialist III position is responsible for customs compliance and international trade activities required to import or export raw material, components, consumables, samples, and finished goods in a compliant manner. They will provide extensive regulatory compliance guidance and overall support in the establishment and maintenance of internal controls related to Masonite International Corporation&rsquo;s (Masonite&rsquo;s) customs compliance and international trade program. </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">These activities include but are not limited to Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) number determination, identifying applicable government agency requirements, review and use of proper valuation methods, country of origin analysis, free trade agreement qualification and solicitation, customs special programs, and export regulatory requirements.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">This position will act as subject matter expert for all customs and trade issues involving regulatory oversight. They will work closely with other functions and departments within the organization such as Transportation and Logistics, Sourcing, Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Legal to ensure reasonable care is demonstrated in all areas. </span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Use product descriptions and technical data to determine correct classification of goods being imported or exported. Develop and retain audit trails to support the classification assigned and update classification database system. Respond to daily classification inquiries from customs brokers, government agencies, customers and vendors.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Understand acceptable methods of customs valuation and provide guidance to Masonite personnel on the appropriate method(s) to utilize for cost reporting to government agencies.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Identify and address all government agency requirements for imported or exported products. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Provide direction related to rules of origin for country of origin determination, reporting, and product marking. Assist in the qualification, solicitation, and use of preferential related to free trade agreements.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Support the monitoring, maintenance, and retention of records and documentation for import and export shipments in accordance with local regulations and Masonite&rsquo;s internal policy.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Respond to inquiries from Customs Brokers and resolve problems impacting import shipments. Research and provide information required for customs clearance.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Respond to inquiries from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Canadian Border Services Agency, and other Customs agencies.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Develop post entry documentation and data to support any free-trade agreement claims or to resolve any compliance issues.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Execute audits for Masonite&rsquo;s customs entries. Based on results from those audits, assist in the development of a robust action item plan to address any exceptions found.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Prepare Binding Ruling requests for submission to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Develop appropriate documentation, training modules, and job aids to deliver training and instruction to internal and external parties involved with or affected by Customs and Trade issues.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">In-depth review of complex legal regulatory documents to successfully address and respond to questions or issues identified by internal and external parties.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Participate in the development and publishing of internal and external manuals related to import and export requirements.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Travel as needed (25%-50%)</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div>
Requirements: <div class="iCIMS_InfoMsg iCIMS_InfoMsg_Job"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Container"> <div class="iCIMS_Expandable_Text"> <p style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><u>Education</u></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or combination of formal schooling and hands-on experience in the fields of customs compliance and international trade.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">S. Customs Broker License preferred. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><u>Experience</u></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Extensive background in the fields of customs compliance and international trade, with a minimum of 7-10 years of direct experience.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Experience with the use and application of the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and Harmonized Tariff Schedule to determine HTS numbers.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">In-depth knowledge of customs valuation methodologies.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.35pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Demonstrated experience with free-trade agreement qualification and certificate of origin solicitation and audit.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.35pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Direct experience with the use of the U.S. Customs Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) on-line portal.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: verdana, geneva;">Experience with Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT), Importer Self-Assessment (ISA), Focused Assessment Audits, is highly desired for this position.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 6.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;"><strong><u>Skill Set</u></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Strong work ethic and highest level of integrity.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Self-motivated individual requiring minimal management over-sight.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to deliver subject matter materials to small or large groups of individuals.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated analysis and trouble-shooting skills.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Able to develop follow-up plans including documentation of actions items, follow-up owners, and time-lines.</span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external personnel to ensure successful delivery of Masonite&rsquo;s customs compliance and international trade program objectives. </span></li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in .0001pt 9.0pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva; font-size: 10pt;">Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook software applications.</span></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="iCIMS_JobOptions">&nbsp;</div>