Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Oversee daily import/export operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international customs regulations; maintain HTS codes in SAP and coordinate updates with the Regional Customs Lead.</li><li>Prepare and review customs entries, verify import values, apply for duty refunds, and resolve customs-related issues such as delays, inspections, and audits.</li><li>Collect and manage required documentation from suppliers, purchasing, and internal stakeholders to support customs clearance.</li><li>Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth shipment clearance and timely deliveries.</li><li>Prepare Certificates of Origin (e.g., USMCA) and ensure correct application to optimize duty savings and compliance.</li><li>Support logistics operations, including shipment scheduling, material flow, inventory oversight, and accurate tracking of customs transactions.</li><li>Maintain complete and auditable records, provide documentation during audits, and prepare regular reports on import/export performance, compliance status, and cost metrics.</li><li>Report significant customs issues to the Regional Customs Lead, update local management on performance, and collaborate with Finance on customs-related invoices and reconciliations.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li>Knowledge of U.S. and international customs regulations, import/export compliance, and tariff classifications (HTS codes).</li><li>Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) for customs, logistics, or inventory management.</li><li>Understanding of Certificates of Origin, trade agreements (e.g., USMCA), and duty optimization strategies.</li><li>Knowledge of freight forwarding, brokerage operations, and compliance reporting/auditing requirements.</li><li>Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills to identify compliance issues, ensure accuracy, and coordinate with stakeholders.</li><li>Primarily office-based role with occasional visits to warehouse or shipping/receiving areas; must be able to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.</li><li>Occasional travel required to coordinate with suppliers, customs brokers, or other facilities.</li></ul>The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.EagleBurgmann Industries LP

Freudenberg e-Power Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of emission-neutral energy systems for heavy-duty applications. With its experience and expertise in battery and fuel cell technology, the company offers tailor-made solutions, in particular combined systems, for sustainable and economical e-mobility. With over 800 employees, Freudenberg e-Power Systems supports its customers from application development through to production, commissioning and service.
The company is part of the global Freudenberg Group, which has four business areas: Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Nonwovens and Filtration, Household Products as well as Specialties and Others. In 2022 the Group generated sales of more than 11 billion euros and employed more than 50,000 associates in around 60 countries.

Customs Compliance Specialist

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!<h1>Responsibilities:</h1><ul><li>Oversee daily import/export operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international customs regulations; maintain HTS codes in SAP and coordinate updates with the Regional Customs Lead.</li><li>Prepare and review customs entries, verify import values, apply for duty refunds, and resolve customs-related issues such as delays, inspections, and audits.</li><li>Collect and manage required documentation from suppliers, purchasing, and internal stakeholders to support customs clearance.</li><li>Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth shipment clearance and timely deliveries.</li><li>Prepare Certificates of Origin (e.g., USMCA) and ensure correct application to optimize duty savings and compliance.</li><li>Support logistics operations, including shipment scheduling, material flow, inventory oversight, and accurate tracking of customs transactions.</li><li>Maintain complete and auditable records, provide documentation during audits, and prepare regular reports on import/export performance, compliance status, and cost metrics.</li><li>Report significant customs issues to the Regional Customs Lead, update local management on performance, and collaborate with Finance on customs-related invoices and reconciliations.</li></ul><h1>Qualifications:</h1><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li>Knowledge of U.S. and international customs regulations, import/export compliance, and tariff classifications (HTS codes).</li><li>Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) for customs, logistics, or inventory management.</li><li>Understanding of Certificates of Origin, trade agreements (e.g., USMCA), and duty optimization strategies.</li><li>Knowledge of freight forwarding, brokerage operations, and compliance reporting/auditing requirements.</li><li>Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and communication skills to identify compliance issues, ensure accuracy, and coordinate with stakeholders.</li><li>Primarily office-based role with occasional visits to warehouse or shipping/receiving areas; must be able to lift/carry up to 25 lbs.</li><li>Occasional travel required to coordinate with suppliers, customs brokers, or other facilities.</li></ul>The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.EagleBurgmann Industries LP

Customs Compliance Specialist

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