Trade Compliance Specialist

Kongsberg Discovery, a subsidiary of KONGSBERG, is a global technology company, providing innovative and reliable technology solutions for all marine industry sectors including merchant, offshore, subsea, and naval. Headquartered in Horten, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities internationally. Kongsberg Discovery is a market leader in systems for positioning, surveying, and navigation. We are determined to provide our customers with innovative and reliable marine electronics that ensure optimal operation both on and under the sea.

At KONGSBERG, we believe in tackling challenging problems and delivering extreme performance for extreme conditions. We do that through excellent products and services developed for delivering the greatest benefits to our customers.  

WORLD CLASS – through people, technology, and dedication 

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What we can offer you:

• Competitive compensation packages
• Fully subsidized health & welfare benefits for employee (discounted costs for family members) with an option of a high deductible plan that includes an annual employer contribution towards your health savings account ($1500 for family, $750 for employee only, and prorated depending on date of hire)
• Fully subsidized dental and vision coverage
• Up to 5% employer match program
• Flexibility with Paid Time Off
• Safe and collaborative culture
• Professional and personal development and career opportunities
• We offer the possibility to work with sustainable and exciting solutions for the future

There has never been a more exciting time to work for Kongsberg Discovery than right now. With us, you will be at the forefront of enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the role of Trade Compliance Specialist.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Trade Compliance Specialist ensures Kongsberg Discovery US LLC meets compliance obligations with US trade regulations while working with operations to accelerate shipments for customers.  It involves a combination of planning, creativity, problem solving, routine work, and a variety of other tasks. The successful candidate will determine and assign product classifications for imports and exports, process regulatory documentation, data mining & analysis, generate reports, and resolve process issues.  They will promote global standardization of classification data and processes while working cooperatively with regional peers. This person will be the first line of support for site operations regarding day-to-day import and export compliance needs.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer process for proper screening and vetting of customers, vendors, and 3rd party transactions, including denied/restricted party screening and end use reviews.
• Proactively monitor day-to-day operations to promote compliance with BIS and US Customs regulations including proper HTS classification, ECCN, valuation, country of origin, ACE filings, and reports.
• Maintain product databases as necessary.
• Act as main point of contact to resolve day-to-day compliance issues; missing classifications, brokerage requests, Customs entry discrepancies, and ensure brokers follow agreed SOPs for timely clearance.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and routine reviews of work instructions, procedures, and training programs as needed. Provide training for others as necessary.
• Audit import entry filings; resolve discrepancies, request corrective actions, reconcile or protest as appropriate; verify valuation methods; process post summary corrections.
• Assist with auditing export transactions for compliance with U.S. regulations, including AES submissions.
• Identify opportunities for duty refunds and other cost savings.
• Generate compliance reports.
• Ensure proper use of duty preference programs including US FTA’s where applicable.
• Act as a resource for researching, providing guidance, and responding to trade compliance questions from internal stakeholders.
• Perform other compliance related duties and/or projects as assigned, such as new product development, routing guide development, or supply chain security programs.
• Effectively work cross-functionally with multiple functional areas including supply chain, sales, operations, engineering, finance, IT, marketing, and legal.
• Support duty-free entry processes for U.S. Government contracts by coordinating with customs brokers and managing Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) entries for DoD shipments.
• Assist with Government Furnished Property (GFP) documentation and notifications when import/export activities involve GFP to ensure accurate tracking and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a US Citizen and authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant global trade compliance and operational experience required; college degree preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of HTS, GRIs, Binding Rulings, Explanatory Notes, Valuation, Rules of Origin, FTA’s, PGA’s, US EAR, SNAPR, ACE, and CROSS. Knowledge of EU TARIC and BTI’s is preferred.
• Adept at assessing and mitigating risk.
• Solid understanding of international logistics and operational execution.
• Skilled in coordinating with customs brokers to ensure compliant and timely import/export clearance.
• Familiarity with duty-free entry processes under U.S. Government contracts; able to quickly learn PIEE for DoD entries.
• Conversant with project management principles; drive schedules & persuade/align teams.
• Demonstrated experience in process development and improvement; ability to identify and drive corrective action in resolving trade issues.
• Familiarity with duty-free entry processes and coordination with customs brokers under government contracts.
• Experience supporting GFP documentation and lifecycle tracking in PIEE when related to import/export activity.
• Computer skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint) Strong ERP skills (MS Dynamics AX preferred).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written; able to effectively train people.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, detail oriented, proactive, quality and process driven.
• Team oriented and customer focused, with strong sense of cooperation.
• Able to receive performance feedback as an opportunity for improvement.
• Self-motivated with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple time-sensitive tasks: adept at priority setting.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision while proactively keeping people informed.
• Strong resilience under pressure with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Pay Range: $85,000 - $95,000 annually (DOE)

Work Location: Preferably based in Lynnwood, WA or New Orleans, LA.

Remote location in the United States is an option.

KONGSBERG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.