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Job Title: Import Regulation Specialist

Location: Papillion, NE

Salary Compensation: $65,000-$90,000 annually | $31.00-$43.00 per hour (Salary commensurate with experience.)

Work Location: On-Site Only (Not remote or hybrid)

Job Type: Direct Hire

Industry: Manufacturing

Company Size: 100 - 700 million in annual revenue

Keys to Job: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering or related field plus 3–5 years of import/export, customs, or trade compliance experience required. Strong knowledge of HTSUS, GRIs, country of origin, duty/tariff determination (including Section 301/232), and import entry processes essential. Proficiency in Excel/Power BI for data analysis and landed-cost work; Large ERP master data experience preferred. Must be comfortable reviewing documentation, working with brokers/forwarders/suppliers, monitoring regulatory changes, and supporting cross-functional teams while handling time-sensitive priorities. Global Trade Regulation Specialist

The Import Regulation Specialist supports accurate and compliant import and export activities by handling product classification, duty and tariff analysis, documentation review, and master data maintenance in company systems. This role works closely with supply chain, logistics, engineering, finance, suppliers, and freight partners to minimize risk, ensure correct customs filings, and improve cost visibility.

· Review products, part numbers, drawings, bills of material, and supplier data to assign accurate HTS/HTSUS classifications for imported and exported items

· Determine applicable duty rates, tariffs, Section 301/232 actions, antidumping/countervailing duties, and other trade remedies

· Prepare pre-entry import summaries and landed cost estimates for freight forwarders and customs brokers using invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and related documents

· Maintain HTS codes, tariff rates, country-of-origin information, and related master data in SAP or other Large ERP systems to support accurate costing and purchasing

· Review supplier invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and shipping documents for accuracy and alignment with internal records

· Work with suppliers and brokers to resolve documentation issues and improve consistency of classifications and paperwork

· Partner with supply chain teams to evaluate sourcing and logistics options, analyze landed cost impacts, and identify potential savings through origin strategies or routing changes

· Support export compliance efforts including EAR/ECCN review, required documentation, and product compliance information before shipment

· Prepare, coordinate, or file Post Summary Corrections, protests, prior disclosures, and entry amendments with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and approved brokers

· Monitor changes to HTS classifications, tariff programs, duty rates, and trade regulations that could affect products, suppliers, or customers

· Assist with internal audits, corrective actions, process improvements, and training on import/export documentation and compliance controls

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but provides functional guidance, training, and subject-matter expertise to supply chain, logistics, purchasing, product compliance, engineering, finance, and other teams on classification, documentation, and compliance processes.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, International Business, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field, plus a minimum of three to five years of related import/export, customs compliance, trade compliance, or supply chain experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

· Strong working knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs), customs valuation, country of origin, duty rate determination, and U.S. import entry processes for industrial or durable goods

· Experience determining duty and tariff impacts, including standard rates and additional programs such as Section 301 and Section 232

· Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, airway bills, certificates of origin, and other import/export documentation

· Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power BI (or similar tools) for analyzing large data sets and communicating landed cost impacts

· Experience maintaining trade compliance master data in SAP or another ERP system preferred

· Ability to manage multiple priorities, support time-sensitive shipments, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, brokers, and government agencies

· Familiarity with export control concepts (EAR/ECCN), denied party screening, free trade agreements, USMCA documentation, and antidumping/countervailing duty considerations preferred

Regular sitting, computer use, and verbal communication required. Occasional walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crawling may be needed. Regularly lift up to 10 pounds and frequently up to 25 pounds. Close vision required.

Typically quiet professional office setting.

This position offers competitive compensation along with health, dental, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid vacation and personal time, holidays, profit sharing, and tuition reimbursement.