About this role
Job Description
Trade Compliance Specialist
Join our team in Monroe, WI and embark on a career that merges satisfaction with facilitating the customs brokerage process by coordinating day to day U.S. import trade compliance activity.
Duties will include daily coordination with customs brokers to properly declare import entry data to U.S. Customs with respect to valuation, classification, trade program verification, and adherence to all government regulations for all Colony Brands units.
As the trade compliance specialist you will play a pivot role in maintaining high standards. Your responsibilities will include:
- Daily interaction with customs brokers and internal teams to enable the timely and accurate import customs clearance process.
- Shared responsibility for determination of harmonized tariff schedule (HS) classification for imported goods across multiple business units, including maintenance of the HS import database.
- Participate in various cost savings initiatives and strategic planning sessions to support Colony Brands strategic goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to build awareness and internal partnerships for Colony Brands compliance activity.
Qualifications
We need a proactive self-starter who adheres to procedures with precision. If you excel in a fast-paced environment and have an eye for detail, we want you!
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred in business, supply chain or related field with a strong interest in international business/trade compliance.
- Related business or internship experience
- Project management skills with a process improvement focus demonstrating the ability to prioritize and drive forward multiple initiatives and objectives in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic, initiative, decision making skills and the ability to work on a team and independently to drive strategic results.
- Experience with MSOffice (specifically advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge.
- Certified Customs Specialist preferred (or willing to obtain within 2 years)
- This role requires you to physically work on site at our Monroe, WI headquarters.
About Us
Welcome to Colony Brands! As one of North America’s largest multi-channel, direct-marketing companies, we take pride in our diverse portfolio of affiliates, brands, and products. Despite our growth over the last century, we remain true to our roots as a private, customer-focused business based in Monroe, WI. Stability is just one aspect of our culture. What truly defines us is our commitment to our Core Values, fostering employee growth, and creating a better place to live and work. We are dedicated to supporting the communities we serve and offer a wide range of benefits and programs to enhance the well-being of our employees.
Benefits Details
Colony Brands is not just about growing our profits – We are about giving our employees the opportunity for growth and providing a better place to live and work. We also offer our employees many great rewards in addition to monetary compensation:
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- A robust Wellness Program including Onsite Healthcare
- Superb Retirement Plans (401K & a company-funded Pension Plan)
- Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits
- Seven 4-day work weeks in the summer months to give our employees additional time off
- Educational Assistance
- Company Profit-Sharing
- Company Product Discounts
- And, so MANY more!