Job Description

Customs Compliance Specialist

Apply NowApply Later Job ID 773335BR Location Kissimmee, Florida, United States Business Parks, Experiences and Products Date posted Feb. 03, 2021

Job Summary:

The Customs Compliance Specialist is responsible for day-to-day compliance with Customs classification and trade regulations. As part of the Trade and Customs compliance team the Specialists role is to ensure that Disney adheres to all governmental regulations and laws for both, Import and Export activities to avoid risks that may result in fines and penalties to the organization.

Full knowledge of tariff classification and understanding of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States is essential to this position. Entry writing experience with wearing apparel, costumes, housewares, giftware, decorations and retail merchandise in general as well as Industrial / electronic machinery equipment and parts is critical. Position is responsible for ensuring proper recordkeeping, valuation, quantity, country of origin and product classification.

Specialist must exercise Reasonable Care at all times while executing his/her job responsibilities. This includes taking a Pro-active approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities:

* Work with tariff classifications and maintain and update HTS product code databases.
* Participate in team efforts to obtain proper tariff classification of products as well as guidance on use of materials regulated by OGAs.
* Proactively monitor all daily activities with brokerage companies
* Manage Customs record keeping requirements.
* Work with our Customs Compliance team in businesss Customs inquiries.
* Identify and resolve issues hindering customs clearance, including exams and PGA holds
* Administer Customs training programs to business associates; working across internal departments including Merchandise, Product Integrity, Product Development, Accounting, Inventory, Sourcing & Procurement, Distribution, and Logistics.
* Monitor regulatory and legislative changes and maintain import procedures manual.
* Work with various lines of businesses such as Tax, Finance, Logistics, and Engineering to identify root-cause analysis and corrective action for customs compliance related issues.
* Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

* Excellent knowledge of import programs, including Free Trade Agreements (USMCA, AGOA), CFR Title 19, ACE and OGA regulations including overall knowledge of EAR and ECCN for exports shipments.
* Using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, and OGA regulations: 4 years
* International business including Import / Export rules and regulations: 4 years
* Experience using CROSS system
* Proficient in MS Office applications
* Good analytical and database management skills.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to interact effectively with all levels.
* Proven organizational and management skills
* A self-starter, able to work in group sessions

Preferred Qualifications:

* Global Trade Management (GTM) platform or classification database: 1 year
* Understanding rules and regulations involving EAR and ECCN, controls
* Experience with a Global Trade Management (GTM) platform (i.e. ORACLE, QuestaWeb and Integration Point) and/or foreign trade zone (FTZ) a plus.

Required Education

* College degree with international business studies

Preferred Education

* License Customs Broker

About Parks, Experiences and Products:

The Parks, Experiences and Products segment includes Disneys iconic travel and leisure businesses, which include six resort destinations in the United States, Europe and Asia, a top-rated cruise line, a popular vacation ownership program, and an award-winning guided family adventure business. Disneys global consumer products operations include the worlds leading licensing business across toys, apparel, home goods, digital games and apps; the worlds largest childrens publisher; Disney store locations around the world; and the shopDisney e-commerce platform.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disneys stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Merchandise Sourcing & Distribution, LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Parks, Experiences and Products.

Disney Merchandise Sourcing & Distribution, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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