Customs Analyst

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

The Customs Analyst role will support NAM import, FTZ and/or export operations and compliance related activities. This position will work cross-functionally with the supply chain teams, as well as outside counsel, suppliers, software providers, logistics providers, and customs brokers to ensure compliance with all Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other government laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actions daily import/export compliance and clearance tasks with CBP, Census, Customs brokers, software provider, FTZ board and 3rd party logistics providers.
• Prepares and submits required weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual declarations to CBP.
• Implements compliance measures to minimize Customs broker or FTZ entry errors.
• Collects and analyses data for daily, monthly, and quarterly reporting and KPI's and implements corrective measures if necessary.
• Creates and maintains import, FTZ and/or export compliance reporting dashboards.
• Analyzes customs duty spend and implement opportunities to reduce costs.
• Creates, updates and/or maintains procedures and SOPs for import, FTZ and export processes and activities as needed.
• Facilitates free trade program to mitigate duty impact (e.g., Free Trade Agreements).
• Works with DC network to identify, reconcile, and resolve any inventory issues in a prompt and timely manner.
• Utilizes the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal for import/export compliance activity reporting.
• Engages with IS and other resources within the business to support solutions on Customs compliance matters to mitigate risks.
• Performs project related tasks to enable delivery of team assignments and objectives.
• Seeks automation opportunities and leverages technologies to drive compliance with global trade regulations.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders including government agencies, as necessary.
• Verifies and maintains recordkeeping procedures for documentation pertaining to Customs entries according to CBP and company policies.
• Participates in global and regional Customs initiatives and projects.
• Supports activities relating the company's participation in government programs such as Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT).
• Participates in and attends training seminars and meetings as needed and/or required.

Key Relationships:

• Internally: Custom Compliance, Export, FTZ, Transportation, Finance, Legal, Tax, DC Ops
• Externally: CBP and Other Government Agencies, Custom brokers, factories, 3rd party logistics providers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of import and export processes/operations
• Highly detail oriented/analytical and adaptive to change.
• Strong organization skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet daily deadlines.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong internal and external customer service attitude
• Self-motivated and capable of working as part of a team or alone with little supervision.
• Strong Excel and Access skills
• Strong presentation skills and able to communicate complex situations to xx audience.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university or demonstrated relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years work experience in Customs Compliance and/or Finance or Auditing
• Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist is a plus.
• Must pass CBP background check.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best.  We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.

We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote.  The working location of this position is Spartanburg, SC.

Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.