Remote EST Senior Customs Compliance Analyst Temporary

At David’s Bridal, we empower our customers and our employees to stay true to their dreams and find the one, whether that means the wedding dress that matches her personal style—or the career that’s a perfect fit.   We’re looking for leaders with diverse backgrounds and fresh ideas to help create a uniquely personal retail experience.

Join a company that dominates the products in their category – 1 out of 3 being sold by them and taking care of them with one of the highest customer service scores in retail!

We Make Dreams Happen! Ideal candidate lives in an EST time zone and is open to joining in a temporary role.  

Purpose:

The Senior Customs Compliance Analyst heads all activities of David’s Bridal Import / Export Compliance Program. This individual develops and maintains compliance initiatives, including clearance and HTS classification processes, first sale, and duty payment program. The SCCA forges the company compliance program on record maintenance and audits in accordance with the standards set forth by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).  The SCCA manages the international movement of product while overseeing the daily operations and activities related to the role. The SCCA serves as primary contact for Customs and other internal or external communication related to David’s compliance and facilitates business partnerships to implement compliance processes and resolve issues.

 Essential Functions:

Engineer the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification for David’s product, both retail and non-retail.  25%

• Formalize David's paid duty rates based on HST classification expertise.
• Oversee and manage the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification in David’s and external partners’ computer systems.
• Analyze/research Merchant and Fillberg Wearing Apparel Description (WAD) sheets and institute/communicate classifications.
• Educate David’s / Fillberg teams regarding Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, duty rates and best practices

Head David’s Antidumping and Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD) determination, intended to protect company from foreign manufacturers and unfairly traded imports. 25%

• Establish controls ensuring compliance with corporate and Government agency requirements including HST, Country of Origin, Valuation, and other key trade compliance / special trade agreements
• Manage Customs Compliance import / export for Asia, US, MX, and CA. Prepare and track Export movements including clearance and classification processes, duty drawback, first sale, and duty payment programs

Principle contact for US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)CBP; Coordinate activities with CBP, consultants, brokers, and Fillberg – 20%

• Support external auditors for First Sale, Duty Drawback and Customs Audits
• Support duty savings programs, including FTA (Free Trade Agreement) and GSP (Generalized System of Preferences)
• Prepare Customs Request for Information or Notice of Action responses to CF28s and CF29s

Execute and ensure compliance to the global trade compliance policy – 15%

• Create or revise SOPs and Work Instructions as needed.
• Anticipate regulatory changes related to trade compliance.
• Provide regulatory interpretation and implementation guidance to impacted geographies and businesses

Partner with Supply Chain Team to launch/maintain ‘Duty Engineering’ program with Merchant Team, designed to lower company duty rates through knowledge of product composition and Duty implications – 15%

• Identify, lead, and implement process improvement opportunities
• Prepare and file required permits for CBP, Fish and Wildlife, and other essential renewals.
• Develop and build strong relationships with internal departments involved in import activities

Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Required or Preferred)

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field required

Licenses / Certifications / Training:  Customs Broker License required

Years of related experience:  10+ years

Required Skills & abilities:  Strong knowledge of Customs Compliance, Subject Expert in Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and Customs regulations

Other Requirements:  Proficient in MS Office

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate promptly and accurately via computer, telephone, or similar device with or without assistive technology
• Ability to perform sedentary work
• Ability to travel by car, rail, or air

Now that we’ve popped the question, please say “I do”.

 Full Time Opportunity – A comprehensive benefits package is available.

• Rewarding Environment and Competitive Pay
• Generous Team Member Discount After First Pay Period
• Dayforce Wallet – Get Paid Early!
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
• Pet Benefits

Love wins when love is for Everyone!

Our mission at David’s Bridal is to embrace the ideas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It is our goal to build a workforce that is as representative as the customers we serve. We vow to create a culture where all forms of diversity are celebrated and seen as valuable.  

David’s Bridal encourages applications from all qualified candidates. David’s Bridal has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact Human Resources at humanresources@dbi.com or 610.943.5048 if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to highlight the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Actual duties and responsibilities will vary. The standard base pay range for this role is posted with a minimum and maximum rate.

The starting rate of pay offered will vary based on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, training, and/or experience, and internal equity. This base pay range 74.8k - 88k -112.2k is specific to the state this role is posted in and may not be applicable to other locations. At David’s Bridal, it is rare for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range in their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the details and circumstances of each position and candidate.