Business Operations Specialist

Business Operations Specialist 2 LOCATION: BOTHELL, WA - Based on experience, this role will be partially remote and onsite, but primarily remote. This is to be discussed with the manager in the interview phase.ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: 6 MONTHS, with potential for extension.Client is seeking a Customs & Logistics Specialist II.PLEASE LET YOUR CANDIDATE KNOW THAT Client IS CURRENLTY ON A MANDATORY FURLOUGHED WORK SCHEDULE OF MONDAY- THURSDAY. THIS WILL RUN THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2021.JOB SUMMARYResponsible for undertaking and executing day to day tasks relating to importing and exporting products in conjunction with Customs import/export regulations, Other Government Agency (OGA) regulations and, routing guidelines. Provide support as required in the areas of duty drawback claims filing, crossdock order processing, duty deferral programs and, logistics to minimize shipment execution delays and ensures billing accuracy against contracts and tariffs.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESCUSTOMS - 70%Classifies and maintains product dictionary, ensuring that all items have accurate product descriptions, appropriate tariff classifications, country of origins, ECCNs and preferential treatment based on regulatory requirements with minimal assistance from Management.Processes and manages Import entries including but not limited to:Performs all activities related to self-filed customs entries for imported products from pre-alert through deliveryManages and audits customs entries performed by customs house brokerage firms, including but not limited to receipt of pre-alert, providing classification, documentation, and additional information as required for timely and accurate entryPerforms timely and accurate audit on duty invoices, customs entries filed by PAC and customs house brokerage firms to ensure accurate entry and duty paymentCoordinates applicable Duty/Tax payments to government agencies, including reporting as neededInteracts with freight forwarders/carriers/agents where needed to collect documents, pay freight charges and other fees to ensure customs release and final deliveryObtain POD on all importsTimely and accurate ISF or other filings as required to ensure compliant transportationFile and maintain records as required by regulationsLiaise with Customs agencies on shipment arrivals where information requests, manipulation or other where neededPerform and Manage timely and accurate drawback or other duty/tax claims including but not limited to:Identifying qualifying exportsObtaining shipment documents, AWBs, proof of delivery, waiver letters or other documents as requiredIdentifying qualifying import entries using various internal and external systems, perform audit prior to submissionProvide PAC management and/or finance team or drawback filer with required information to facilitate refund filingInterface with customers or internal team members to education on duty drawback, duty deferment schemas, import tax refund requirements to facilitate claims processingVerify return of duties/taxesFile and maintain records as required by regulationsDevelop and manage on end to end trade compliance, drawback, customs entry and other process flows and process documents. Start Time: 12:00 AMHours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Location: KWA12 3303 Monte Villa Parkway Bothell WA 98021 United StatesEducation:Additional Job Details: LOGISTICS - 30% Perform and ManpowerGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA)