Trade Compliance Generalist

Kyocera International, Inc. is hiring an Trade Compliance Generalist at our San Diego, CA facility!

With nearly 80,000 employees globally, Kyocera is a leading manufacturer of high-tech ceramics in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, Medical applications, and semiconductor processing. Our innovative materials are found in everything from smartphones to space shuttles! Check out our profile video!

Look at these PERKS!

• Competitive pay, benefits, and hours
• 120 hours of vacation accrued per year to start (that's 3 weeks/year for regular 8-hour shifts!)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• 401(k)
• 401(k) company match
• Pension
• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement

We have a long-tenured staff (many with over 30 years of service!), a vital company mission, and an excellent benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid time off to Volunteer, paid Leave options, Tuition Reimbursement, an employer-paid Pension and a 401(k) with both Roth and a healthy company match. Our larger locations also feature onsite gyms, walking tracks, exercise rooms, and employee gardens.

We strive to have a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, including minorities, women, and veterans, who bring their experience to support the innovation and quality that Kyocera is known for.

Kyocera International, Inc. also has a robust corporate culture and philosophy based on the experiences and writings of our founder, Dr. Kazuo Inamori, which you can learn more about here: https://global.kyocera.com/inamori/philosophy/. Our company motto is "Do the right thing as a human being," and we try to use that motto constantly in our decision-making.

Pay Range - $76,000 - 95,000 per year (Actual base pay based on factors such as relevant experience, education, market, qualifications, and skills)

Trade Compliance Generalist (LELB5111)

Exempt: Yes
Safety Sensitive: No

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Responsible for determining accurate and consistent classification data elements (HTS, ECCN, COO) according to Kyocera International policies and global Customs laws and will ensure communication of those classifications to team members globally. Will oversee the internal training and auditing programs to support continuous improvement of the existing compliance program. This key role works collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serves as an import classification subject matter expert capable of providing US HTS code classifications.
2. Vendor partnership to obtain additional required product information for classification purposes. Partners with Internal & External customers for classification questions, updates, and rulings. Build classification library for Kyocera entries and auditing purposes.
3. Accurately research's all products being imported into the US by Kyocera as the Importer of Record (IOR) and classify timely to ensure the correct duties are paid to US CBP upon arrival.
4. Maintains compliance in reporting on Free Trade Agreements (FTA), AD/CVD cases, additional China Section 301 tariffs, etc. and communicates any significant changes in duty to Kyocera's Import/Export Operations team.
5. Develops and implements a vision for global import classification operations.
6. Exercises oversight of daily global classification operations.
7. Builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders and suppliers to obtain requisite product information to perform accurate import classifications and operational improvements.
8. Classifies products for HTS codes (globally) and ECCNs (or other export control codes) as well as determining COO (globally).
9. Works with multiple software systems such as SAP, Microsoft (especially Excel), government systems (AES, ACE, etc.,) websites, etc., for shipment analysis as well as business analytics/reporting.
10. Reviews business unit practices ensuring supply chain security compliance, to include adherence to C-TPAT and other internal/external regulatory requirements.
11. Provides import/export compliance training to employees.
12. Conducts import/export compliance auditing. Broker management.
13. Responders US Customs CF28 & 29.
14. At the direction of the manager or lead take on day-to-day projects of varying scope and manages them through to the finish.
15. Responsible for Master Database Maintenance.
16. Qualification for USMCA Rules of Origin.
17. Overview Valuation and Assists with Accounting and Tax Department.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Not indicated.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
There are no harmful environmental conditions that are present for this position.
The noise level in the work environment is not indicated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.

Kyocera International, Inc. values diversity in its workforce, and is proud to be an AAP/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyocera International, Inc. Human Resources team directly.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.