Senior Import Consultant

Short Summary

Senior Import Consultant at Expeditors. About the employer Tradewin is a leading international trade compliance consulting firm. We provide consultation and services that help companies become compliant with import and export laws and regulations, while minimizing duty payments wherever possible. Our expert team helps clients uncover opportunities to reduce costs, accelerate supply chain cycles, minimize duties, and…

Key Details

• Position / opportunity: Senior Import Consultant
• Organization: Expeditors
• Country / coverage: United States
• Location: Portland, OR, United States
• Work arrangement: On-site
• Opportunity type: Tenders / Consultancies
• Sector: Operations & Logistics
• Compensation: Not specified
• Application deadline: Not specified by source

Description

About the employer

Tradewin is a leading international trade compliance consulting firm. We provide consultation and services that help companies become compliant with import and export laws and regulations, while minimizing duty payments wherever possible. Our expert team helps clients uncover opportunities to reduce costs, accelerate supply chain cycles, minimize duties, and strengthen both visibility and security. From pre-shipment planning to post-entry audits, we specialize in solving the challenges that arise before and after cargo moves.

Our core services include HTS classification, duty drawback, reconciliation, compliance assessments, duty recovery, and C-TPAT/supply chain security implementation.

At Tradewin, we don’t just ensure compliance—we empower smarter, faster, and more secure global trade.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Import Consultant who thrives in a fast-paced, professional, and dynamic environment. The Senior Import Consultant will be responsible for:

Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with internal stakeholders, clients, government agencies, and other external parties.

Research, interpret, and apply U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Partner Government Agency regulations.

Prepare well-supported analyses, opinion letters, compliance memoranda, and client recommendations.

Audit import entries and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

Evaluate importer compliance with U.S. Customs laws and regulations, identify risks and gaps, and recommend corrective actions.

Manage multiple concurrent consulting projects, priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.

Maintain accurate, timely daily records of project activities and billable time.

Contribute to departmental process improvements, knowledge sharing, and the development of effective compliance practices.

Work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Active U.S. Customs Broker license preferred.

Minimum of five years of progressive experience in import compliance, customs consulting, or a related field.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex regulatory matters clearly and professionally.

Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and applicable Partner Government Agency requirements.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Microsoft Access or comparable database tools preferred.

Ability to travel up to 25%, as business needs require.

Additional information

Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time

Health Plan: Medical

Life Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training and Personnel Development Program

Growth opportunities within the company

Employee Referral Program Bonus

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Import Consultant who thrives in a fast-paced, professional, and dynamic environment. The Senior Import Consultant will be responsible for:
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with internal stakeholders, clients, government agencies, and other external parties.
• Research, interpret, and apply U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Partner Government Agency regulations.
• Prepare well-supported analyses, opinion letters, compliance memoranda, and client recommendations.
• Audit import entries and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate importer compliance with U.S. Customs laws and regulations, identify risks and gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage multiple concurrent consulting projects, priorities, deliverables, and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate, timely daily records of project activities and billable time.
• Contribute to departmental process improvements, knowledge sharing, and the development of effective compliance practices.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Requirements / Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

  Active U.S. Customs Broker license preferred.

  Minimum of five years of progressive experience in import compliance, customs consulting, or a related field.

  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex regulatory matters clearly and professionally.

  Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and applicable Partner Government Agency requirements.

  Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; experience with Microsoft Access or comparable database tools preferred.

  Ability to travel up to 25%, as business needs require.

How To Apply

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