Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
Overall Responsibilities
The Specialist, Customs Compliance, supports the execution of US import compliance activities from Asia. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate documentation, audit readiness, and adherence to US Customs regulations by partnering closely with regional teams, customs brokers, and the US-based Customs Compliance team. This is a detail-oriented, execution-focused role suited to someone early in their customs compliance career who is looking to develop technical expertise in a global organization.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct post-entry audit reviews for US imports to ensure accuracy and compliance with customs regulations
• Maintain organized and audit-ready records in accordance with US Customs recordkeeping requirements
• Assist with research and resolution of internal compliance inquiries (e.g. TSG Tracker Ticket requests)
• Support duty drawback processes through documentation collection and validation
• Generate and analyze reports from systems such as ACE to support compliance monitoring and reporting
• Support ongoing compliance projects and initiatives as needed
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Additional Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
• Foundational knowledge of US customs regulations and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
• Familiarity with US trade programs and free trade agreements (e.g. USMCA, AGOA, JFTA, GSP, QIZ, etc.) – strongly preferred
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Descartes, Infor-Nexus, SAP, and PLM preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
Behavioral Competencies
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and completeness in all work
• Communication: Effectively communicates with local and global colleagues and external stakeholders
• Collaboration: Works well across teams and functions
• Problem Solving: Identifies issues and seeks practical, compliant, and timely solutions
• Execution: Delivers high-quality work in a timely manner
• Self-driven: able to work independently with guidance
Language Proficiency
Fluent in: English, Mandarin
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