Streamlight Inc..

This position is a key role in ensuring that Streamlight's goods flow smoothly and compliantly across borders.  They are responsible for ensuring all assigned Customs entry documents and related filings are processed accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with all applicable regulatory and company requirements.  This role will also be responsible for detecting and preventing violations of U.S. Customs laws and import regulations and curtailing the entry of prohibited goods. This is a hybrid role requiring three days per week in our Eagleville, PA office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Examines, classifies, and appraises imported merchandise according to federal revenue laws to enforce regulations of U.S. Customs Service.
• Examines and appraises merchandise and accompanying documentation according to import requirements, considering legal restrictions, country of origin, import quotas, and current market values.
• Determines duty and taxes to be paid on imported merchandise, considering its classification and value.
• Track and inspect goods, if necessary, coming into Streamlight from any land border crossing, seaport or airport.
• Audit entry summaries (7501s) and submit requests to Freight Forwarders for Entry Amendments and Post Summary Corrections (PSCs). 
• Review Freight Forwarders’ invoices and submit payment approvals to accounting.
• Verify refund checks and additional bills received from CBP for Accounting.
• Identify parts subject to certain trade acts and executive orders (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA, etc.).
• Master all imported commodities procured by Streamlight.
• Maintain discipline by constantly updating knowledge, both in commodities and in changing U.S. import laws and regulations by attending webinars/seminars and training sessions.
• Work side by side with customs, freight forwarders and legal professionals.
• Request verification of metal content and weights for parts subject to Section 232 from Engineering.
• Request verification of metal origin for parts subject to Section 232 from Suppliers.
• Prepare evidence for substantiation requests by CBP (PSCs, CF-28s).
• Prepare entry summaries for Protests via Attorneys.
• Provide ongoing updates and reports for upper management on Global Trade & Transportation.
• Coordinate shipment deliveries with the Eagleville warehouse.
• Coordinate shipment deliveries and withdrawals with the Bonded Warehouse.
• Assist with the return of goods from the Falcon Warehouse.
• Manage Streamlight’s ACE Portal activity and access as the Top Account Owner including monitoring ACH account data & IEEPA refunds.
• Ensure CTPAT compliance within our operations and supply chain.
• Assist Buyers with air freight cost calculations, tariff calculations and tariff cost analysis..
• Maintain and update several Smartsheets for Purchasing and Receiving and Material Handling.
• Receive Purchase Orders to process into Material Transfer Orders.
• Assist with customs clearance on shipments not consigned correctly.
• Facilitate payments to Freight Forwarders for shipments not consigned correctly.
• Stay current with CBP updates sent via the Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS)
• Follow the White House updates regarding Trade.
• Review and understand the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). 
• Study for the Customs Broker License Examination (CBLE).
• Update 5-digit part numbers in ROI for Product Management. 
• Update part numbers in ROI for Accounting.   

Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Education requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, International Business, Logistics, or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of international import freight forwarding experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Customs Import operations and regulations experience preferred.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Must be detail oriented with excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

 

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