senior trade compliance specialist
Starbucks
- Location
- 2401 Utah Ave S #800, Seattle, Washington, United States
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
About this role
Now Brewing – Customs and Trade Professionals! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. As a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist within Customs and Trade you will be supporting customs compliance and trade operations through accurate execution of customs transactions, research, and reporting. This role ensures our timely and compliant import activities, contributes to audit readiness in support of our compliance program keeping it worthy of our most admired brand status. Building on our solid foundation of ethical standards you will ensure that our international trade is compliant in both the letter and spirit of the regulations that govern our business. Your work will support process improvements that enhance our data accuracy and operational efficiency and make recommendations to improve their efficacy, design and implementation. Your work will inform our leaders as they manage complex trade decisions in a very dynamic, fast-paced business environment. As a key member of our trade team, you will support transactional operations such as; classification, broker management and exceptions, valuation and entry declarations. Maintenance of electronic data, research regulations, duty analysis and special projects are among the critical tasks performed in this role. Your contributions will make a difference. As a Senior Trade Compliance Specialist, Customs and Trade , you will… Conduct research on regulations, risks, best practices, etc., Perform duty impact assessments and support mitigation strategies, Assist with the development of process Improvements, Maintain data and record keeping systems, reporting and accuracy, Support documentation management tasks such as versioning, revisions, storage, Assist with audit support such as invoice reviews, entry declaration audits, file reviews, Support daily operational exception management such as broker requests, missing documents, data, etc., to ensure the smooth flow of customs clearances. Maintain KPI’s, metrics, dashboards and reporting, Assist with the review and documenting of business processes using standard process mapping and flow-charting tools. We’d love to hear from people with: 1-4 years customs trade compliance industry, transportation, logistics, customs broker or customs agency experience 2 years of experience in data analysis and reporting Working knowledge of U.S. import regulations and customs procedures Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation Effective written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Bachelor’s degree preferred US Customs Broker License or equivalent in another country, future license candidate, preferred As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable