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Customs Compliance Specialist

Location: 

Wisconsin, US

Req ID:  8302
Date:  Apr 16, 2024

Krones designs, develops, manufactures, and installs both machines and complete packaging lines.  We have become one of the leading system suppliers for breweries and beverage producers as well as for the food, chemical, and cosmetics industries.  Our 16,000 employees worldwide strive for innovation and detail and ensure that each customer receives the best quality in product and service.

We are currently looking for candidates who want to make a difference and who wish to be part of our dynamic organization in the US.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Customs Compliance Specialist will assume responsibility for the organization and continuous improvement of Krones, Inc. import/export trade compliance strategy, programs, and related projects to ensure compliance with the import/export controls, laws, and regulations in all countries where Krones does business.

  • Develop and drive import/export control compliance.
  • Handle import/export procedures to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations including HTS, denied party screening, ECCN coding, NAFTA, valuation, country of origin, licensing, SAP data base, commercial invoices, recordkeeping, and special trade programs.
  • Maintain and update Krones Customs Compliance Export Policy and Procedure Manual.
  • Facilitate with Engineering and Supply Chain in their responsibility to provide technical expertise regarding parts and component classifications. Determine technology controls and licensing.
  • Create and conduct employee training programs, including daily reference material.
  • Interact substantially with Krones Group, parent, and subsidiary companies to determine import/export requirements and partnering to develop ongoing compliant business/sales/operational strategies worldwide.
  • Communications, forms, documentation, and interaction with US Customs, government agencies, brokers and/or freight forwarders.
  • Create and provide reports as required for daily job functions or as upper management requires.
  • Regularly moderate resources and stay abreast of ongoing changes and updates to US Government regulation, as they apply to Krones exports.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education: High school education or equivalent required.

Experience and/or Training: Minimum 3-5 years of experience including policy, procedure, work instructions, HTS, COO, NAFTA, denied party screening, ECCN, and licensing. Experience directing policy compliance, tracking regulatory changes, as well as training and effectively communicating across all levels of the organization, including senior executives and functional groups.

 

Krones , Inc. offers an outstanding opportunity to be involved with and challenged by leading-edge technologies, further career opportunities to learn and develop skills, a flexible work schedule and a competitive salary and benefits program. Our benefits program includes a generous health/dental/vision package, and 401(k) program in addition to other benefits. Please submit your resume.

A world leader in the processing and packaging industries, KRONES works with some of the largest beverage, food, and consumer packaging brands in the world. With projects ranging from planning and installing fully integrated processing, packaging, and bottling systems to replacing or upgrading individual machines, your work will make a difference by helping deliver vital products to the world.

As a Krones employee, you’ll experience the positive impact of Krones culture from day one. Whether you work on the production floor, in the office, or out in-the-field, Krones strives to create an inclusive environment where all team members feel supported and valued.

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