Senior Trade Advisor

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trade Advisory Group as a Senior Trade Advisor. This role works closely with our valued clients and internal colleagues to provide guidance within a prescribed timeframe.

• →Conducts independent Customs related research as requested by clients.
• →Develops project plan to determine time frame and procedures for accomplishing project.
• →Trains customers about import and export regulations on an as-needed basis.
• →Exercises independent judgment as it relates to customer interface during consulting projects.
• →Interfaces with other internal or external resources as needed to complete the consulting project on-time and to the client’s expectation(s).
• →Demonstrates ability to research and interpret government import and export regulations and applies them to the clients’ situations.
• →Develops solutions to complex import and export situations and recommends course of action.
• →Ensures, when opinion is provided, U.S. Government regulatory requirements are met as related to imports and exports.
• →Responsible for the analysis and interpretation of information received from clients and consultants.
• →Performs complex data analysis for goods in all industries.
• →Liaison between organization and appropriate government departments with regards to resolving client’s situation and/or project.
• →Prioritizes and completes work according to project demands, customs requirements, and standards.
• →Recognizes and takes advantage of sales opportunities.
• →Remains current with Customs regulations, procedures, and requirements along with familiarity of other federal laws and regulations affecting trade and Customs.
• →Presents at and/or coordinates public speaking engagements and seminars.
• →Mentors and provides guidance to colleagues. 
• →Cross-trains in additional responsibilities.
• →Performs additional duties as assigned by management.
• →Up to 10% travel required.

• If offered the position, the successful candidate must possess or be willing and able to obtain a Customs Broker’s License, which includes, among other requirements, US Citizenship.
• Strong classification experience 
• Intermediate skill level and experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Minimum of 7 years experience in the customs brokerage, or auditing field

• Trade Consulting experience
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Trade compliance audit and risk assessment experience 
• Development of Trade Compliance Programs including compliance manuals
• Implementation of effective internal controls to meet regulatory requirements
• Establishment of Trusted Trade programs, such as ISA
• Analysis and submission of Prior Disclosures
• Valuation
• Binding Ruling process and submission
• AD/CVD

Passion, Respect, Integrity, Expertise, Innovative Solutions, Relationships, Support, Determination, Value and a High Level of Accountability

Predominately sedentary light office position with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work required (67% - 100% of the workday).

The employee is required to regularly use hands and fingers; talk and hear.

The employee is occasionally required to walk.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.

The employee usually works in a quiet environment.

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  Deringer reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.