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Position Overview:

Schedule: Monday - Friday 4:00 pm - 12:30 am

The Import Trade Compliance Specialist - FTZ is primarily responsible for coordinating & executing import compliance work required under Federal, State, Local and global laws. The Import Specialist will assist a variety of business areas in preparing necessary documentation and processes related to the monitorship and compliance generally; will prepare and maintain compliance reports related to import issues; will proactively identify and mitigate import compliance risks and exposures throughout DigiKey; will review and familiarize themselves with all tariff related processes and initiatives at DigiKey, identifying areas of potential investigation and improvement; work closely with Trade Compliance, Logistics, and Purchasing to identify opportunities for improved tariff recovery; work with Returns and Purchasing teams to ensure returned/scrapped tariff product is filed for drawback ; help create and then meet tariff recovery KPIs through continued assessment of internal processes; Development long-term tariff plan for potential changes in government policy.
This is not exclusively an essential onsite role, though may require some onsite attendance.

Responsibilities:

• Pre-entry verification of shipments into the FTZ

• Assist with zone to zone transfers (TRF to Fargo, Fargo to TRF)

• Assist with Entry paperwork for consumption entries

• Assist with gathering information for auditing and reporting functions completed by Import Trade Compliance Manager

• Audit for accuracy of part record details prior to FTZ activation

• Spot checks of part record accuracy (C of O, quantity, etc.)

• Assisting with information gathering for drawback claims

• Review and familiarize themselves with all tariff related processes and initiatives at DigiKey

• Identify areas and opportunities of potential Tariff Recovery

• Assist in identifying drawback opportunities and ensure claims are being filed.

• Assist in defining KPIs around Tariff Recovery

• Assist in defining and developing plans around changes in Tariff Circumstances

• Promote and facilitate projects for Tariff Recovery

• Develop interdepartmental partnerships to improve understanding and implementation of tariff procedures.

• Taking on additional responsibilities from Senior TC Specialist or Trade Compliance Manager

• Attends meetings, conferences and/or seminars; gains outside DigiKey perspective and best practices

• Subject matter expert in all things Tariff Related

• Other duties as assigned including but not limited to possible reallocation of efforts to other organizations per business need and management request.

Minimum Essential Qualifications

• High School or GED (Required)

• Bachelor's Degree in either International Business, Business Administration, Economics, or similar area of study. (Preferred)

• Must be well-versed in Import compliance

• SQL Familiarity (Preferred)

• Previous Logistics and Tariff Experience (Preferred)

Tools/Systems/Software:

• ACE

• FTZ management software

• FileNet, Broker/Carrier Portals

• WinDECS

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Alation

Physical Requirements:

• Generally, spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices, such as, but not limited to keyboard, mouse and screen

• Generally, spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands, head, and other parts of your body

Compensation:

The base pay range for this position is:

$20.00

to

$27.50

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

Many factors influence the determination of base pay within a range, including the candidate’s work experience in related roles; the candidate’s knowledge, skills, capabilities, and performance; the relative pay of other DigiKey employees in similar roles; and the budget available for the position.

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DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified candidates, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and to apply and be considered for open positions.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1-800-338-4105 or [email protected].

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