Trade Compliance Coordinator I

Job Description

The Trade Compliance Coordinator embraces and instills the Corporate Values and Strategies within the Customer Solutions work stream. This position functions as an essential point of contact for customs support for both internal and external customers and is responsible for the design, implementation, and support of solutions that fulfill customer specific demands that are considered strategic in nature. The Trade Compliance Coordinator also requires vision, ambition, and a strong desire to succeed. This position creates processes, prioritizes workload, and provides on-going training, and requires the ability to effectively communicate with leadership, such as upper-level management, directors, and vice presidents.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with developing and standardizing all trade compliance procedures across the ArcBest organization.
  • Perform daily activities, such as regulatory reporting, compliance training and support, auditing procedures, and brokerage invoice consolidation.
  • Facilitate the movement and compliance of international shipments.
  • Instruct office personnel and drivers on proper customs reporting procedures.
  • Effectively distribute and prioritize workflow to maximize efficiency.
  • Serve as a liaison between the ArcBest headquarters and remote campuses.
  • Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals.
  • Other duties and projects, as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree, preferred

Experience:

  • Prior procurement experience, preferred

Computer Skills:

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, preferred

Additional Requirements:

  • Prior knowledge of trade compliance, regulations pertaining to international freight movements.
  • Knowledge of penalty mitigation processes for CBP and CBSA; international supply chain security programs, regulations, and laws; operating companies and products and services they provide.
  • Knowledge of various departments, and service center office policies, procedures, and systems, preferred

Competencies:

  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail
  • Auditing
  • Customer Focus
  • Effective Communications
  • International Trade
  • Managing Multiple Priorities
  • Problem Solving
  • Service Excellence

Other Details

Work Hours:

  • Generally, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional irregular hours depending on workload. Weekday, weekend, and after hour shifts available.

Travel Requirements:

  • Minimal (0%-25%)

Compensation:

  • This is an hourly position paid biweekly.

About Us

ArcBest is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that's helped businesses build better supply chains for over a century. With 14,000+ employees across 230 campuses and service centers, we connect owned assets, a broad brokerage network and innovative technology to deliver end-to-end supply chain solutions for customers around the world.

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