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About the Role
Saab, Inc. is establishing import compliance as a distinct discipline within Trade Compliance. This role is crucial for advancing U.S. import compliance and customs authorization for defense and commercial programs, building cross-site relationships, developing import policies and procedures, and designing the framework for U.S. import authorization, documentation, and measurement. The successful candidate will authorize cross-border moves and ensure compliance, while the logistics team handles freight booking, BOL creation, and invoice settlement.
Responsibilities
- Construct, improve, and run the U.S. import control framework, including entry review, exception handling, and CBP inquiries.
- Build relationships with site shipping, programs, brokers, and forwarders to ensure smooth handoffs and compliance.
- Draft and operationalize import policies and SOPs covering clearance, TIB, Carnet, DSP-61, permanent import, DFE, broker engagement, and recordkeeping.
- Coordinate imports into and exports from the U.S. with international affiliates and other entities.
- Clear imports by reviewing entry packets and resolving classification, valuation, origin, and document issues before broker filing.
- Assign and maintain HTS classifications, track items in the system, and coordinate ECCN/USML questions with the export team.
- Administer DFE under HTSUS 9808.00.30, including PIEE, DCMA certificates, and DFARS documentation.
- Manage TIBs, carnets, and ITAR temporary import authorizations, including DSP-61 licenses, tracking, close-out, and retention.
- Support ACE for imports, including PMS duty accuracy, protest flags, and payment authorization.
- Support customs bonds, including U.S. and NRI Canada, Powers of Attorney, and the authorized-filer list.
- Manage the compliance aspect of broker and forwarder relationships, including SOPs, authorized-broker list, and compliance KPIs.
- Approve International Shipping Requests (ISR) and domestic tariff questionnaires.
- Record import and temporary import/export activity in a durable system of record.
- Utilize SharePoint and process-improvement skills to create understandable and repeatable processes.
- Assess sites against import requirements and address identified gaps.
- Travel domestically and possibly internationally, 5%-10% annually.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, or a related field with 3+ years in U.S. import/customs operations or import compliance, OR a Master’s degree with 1+ year of experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Working knowledge of CBP entry, HTS classification, and broker filing processes.
- Sufficient export control literacy to identify and escalate DSP-61, TIB, Carnet, or ITAR issues.
- Experience writing or improving procedures, playbooks, or trackers used by others.
- Strong communication skills for explaining issues and requirements clearly.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, comfort with ACE or a GTM tool, and willingness to use internal systems.
- Must be a U.S. person.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance may be required.
- This position may require access to export-controlled technical data.
Skills
- U.S. import/customs operations
- Import compliance
- Entry packets
- HTS classification
- Broker coordination
- CBP entry
- Export control literacy
- Procedure writing
- Process improvement
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- ACE
- GTM tool
- SharePoint
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
Location
- Auburn Hills, MI
- East Syracuse, NY
- Grayling, MI
- Orlando, FL
- Bristol, RI
- Cranston, RI
- Ashburn, VA
- Quincy, MA
- Washington, DC
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of experience
- 1+ year of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $64,600 - $80,700
- $71,000 - $88,800
- $77,400 - $96,800
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
About the Company
- Saab is a leading defense and security company focused on helping nations ensure safety and security.
- The company employs 28,000 talented individuals and pushes technological boundaries for a safer and more sustainable world.
- In the U.S., Saab provides advanced technology and systems to support the U.S. Armed Forces, the Federal Aviation Administration, and international and commercial partners.
- Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, Saab has business units and employees across ten U.S. locations.
- Saab views diversity as an asset, offers unlimited career advancement opportunities, and respects employees' needs for a balanced life.
- Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity
- Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.
- Consideration for employment is made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.