Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Blommer Chocolate Company produces chocolate and cocoa products and is seeking an Import Operations & Compliance Analyst. The role manages U.S. and Canadian import compliance, customs broker coordination, documentation, trade programs, data analysis, and issue resolution. It also partners with cross-functional teams to support supplier onboarding, product launches, training, and continuous improvement of trade compliance processes.
Responsibilities
- Ensure compliant execution of U.S. and Canadian import transactions (and limited export transactions) in accordance with customs and PGA requirements and best practices
- Conduct tariff classification (HTSUS/Canadian Customs Tariff) determinations and maintain classification database
- Work with Legal/Trade Compliance on entry‑level and post‑entry reviews to validate accuracy of customs declarations, including with regard to tariff classification, value, and free trade agreement or other special trade program claims
- Serve as the primary liaison with U.S. and Canadian customs brokers
- Support broker SOPs, issue resolution, and performance tracking
- Escalate customs clearance or compliance issues as appropriate
- Support the creation, review, and continuous improvement of commercial documentation and processes required for customs clearance
- Identify and proactively resolve issues impacting customs clearance, e.g., data discrepancies, documentation gaps, FDA requirements, etc
- Support administration of U.S. and Canadian trade programs, including the Canadian Import for Re-Export Program for dairy
- Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation and records
- Maintain and analyze import data in ACE and CARM
- Report on import volumes, duty spend, and related trends
- Lead data integrity initiatives across vendors and systems as it relates to import operations and requirements
- Partner with Procurement, Engineering, R&D, Finance, and Operations on supplier onboarding and new product launches
- Partner with Legal/Trade Compliance to identify risks, support training, and strengthen the trade compliance program
- Operate within the Blommer core values and competencies
- Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of conduct
- Comply with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear, when on the plant floor v. office
Skills
- * Minimum 5 years of experience in import operations, with demonstrated exposure to: customs clearance processes and regulatory compliance requirements
- * Working knowledge of U.S. customs regulations (19 CFR) and/or Canadian customs requirements and CBSA processes
- * Hands‑on familiarity with CBP ACE and/or Canada's CARM platform
- * Strong attention to detail and comfort working with large data sets
- * Desire to learn and grow in trade compliance and supply chain
- * SAP or similar ERP system experience
- * Experience with food/agricultural imports (namely, dairy‑regulated commodities)
- * Customs compliance certification, e.g., CCS
- * Experience working for a licensed customs brokerage firm
- * Familiarity with inventory control methods and procedures to effectively support Canada IREP compliance and risk assessment
- * Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, International Trade, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Benefits
- Employees are encouraged to express interest in internal career opportunities throughout Blommer
- Health, Dental & Vision- eligibility begins day 1 of hire!
- 401(K)
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday
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