Compliance Specialist

Company Description

“We’re not in the shipping business; we’re in the information business” -Peter Rose, Expeditors Founder

Global supply chain management is what we do, but at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics.

• 15,000 trained professionals
• 250+ locations worldwide
• Fortune 500
• Globally unified systems

Our warehouse team is key to our success, having the best team is what we strive for and supporting growth is what we do!  

Job Description

• Assist in the enforcement of Expeditors’ Operational Process Standards, policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with CFRs relating to import and export shipments
• Ensure compliance with Denied Party Screening, sanctions and embargoes
• Provide guidance and training to staff on compliance policies and procedures
• Stay current with changes in trade regulations and assess their impact on operations
• Additional Duties include but not limited to:
  • Internal Reviews and Daily Monitoring
  • Maintaining up to date information with pertinent transportation publications
  • Post Entry writing reviews, reports, activities and trends
  • Prepare and hold training sessions for operational staff

Qualifications

• Compliance comprehension and high ethical standards
• 2 years or more of agent or operations experience within logistics or customs brokerage network.  
• Demonstrated understanding of applicable Customs Compliance laws and regulations
• Ability to relate to clients, government officials and employees at all levels
• Strong familiarity with, and continued pursuit of proficiency in Expeditors’ operating systems, including GCI, CFIT, EDMS, ETMS, and, where applicable, third-party systems used to conduct Expeditors’ transactions
• DG certification(s)
• Proven research, problem solving and follow-up skills
• Customs Broker license (U.S.) or similar non-U.S. country license, where available (Preferred)
• IATA/FIATA Cargo Certification (Preferred)

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation (first year prorated based off month of hire then eligible for 15 days annually) 
• Annual Paid Holidays (10)
• Flexible Days (2 offered each Jan 1st)
• Paid Sick Time (accrual rate of 1 hour of sick time per 30 hours paid, unused rolls over)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 2 types of Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Optional Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (additional eligibility criteria)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Position is full time (40 hours per week) Monday through Friday