The Trade Compliance & Warehouse Specialist supports U.S. customs compliance, import/export coordination, warehouse and workshop zoning, inventory control, parts fulfillment, vendor onboarding, warehouse equipment maintenance, vendor coordination, invoice coding, and logistics execution for Kongsberg Maritime. This role serves as a local subject-matter expert for CBP/ACE-related processes, HTS/HTSUS classification support, tariffs, sanctions awareness, Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB), broker/freight forwarder coordination, vendor and business partner audits, and audit-ready shipment documentation.
The candidate must be hands-on in an active warehouse environment, capable of supporting order fulfillment, and required to participate in the warehouse on-call duty rotation to support urgent customer, service, shipment, or operational needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Support U.S. import/export compliance, including CBP/ACE coordination, HTS/HTSUS classification support, country of origin, ECCN/export classification support, customs valuation inputs, tariff/duty tracking, sanctions awareness, and compliance documentation.
- Monitor tariff and sanctions changes issued by U.S. government agencies/administration; support TIB workflows, qualification review, documentation accuracy, entry tracking, export/destruction follow-up, and retention of audit-ready records.
- Maintain organized warehouse/workshop zones for receiving quarantine/hold, customer-owned property, TIB/bonded-status items, restricted/export-controlled items, returns, repairs, scrap, stock, and outbound staging.
- Support receiving, inspection, put-away, cycle counts, inventory accuracy, min/max review, order fulfillment, sale of parts, technician material requests, parts staging, packing, and shipment readiness.
- Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments with brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, product centers, service teams, customers, and internal stakeholders; select appropriate freight methods within cost, service, and compliance guidelines.
- Support vendor onboarding, vendor setup documentation, vendor quoting, broker/freight forwarder coordination, business partner audits, documentation review, and corrective-action follow-up.
- Coordinate approved service vendors for warehouse equipment maintenance, repair, inspection, and support services, including forklifts, racking, material-handling equipment, dock equipment, scales, and other operational assets.
- Review, validate, code, and route freight, broker, and U.S. Customs duty invoices; reconcile tariffs, duties, brokerage fees, freight charges, landed-cost elements, and discrepancies with brokers, finance, procurement, and internal stakeholders.
- Use ERP/inventory, procurement, ACE/related customs data, Microsoft Office, Adobe, and reporting tools to maintain records, support audits, prepare updates, train users, and improve local customs, warehouse, shipment, vendor, and invoice workflows.
- Participate in the warehouse on-call duty rotation, including urgent response periods as assigned, to support critical customer commitments, service needs, shipment issues, equipment readiness, and operational continuity.
Authority
- Place stock orders with product centers, intercompany sources, and approved vendors in accordance with the applicable company authority matrix.
- Recommend and maintain warehouse min/max inventory levels, storage controls, zoning practices, inventory accuracy actions, and logistics process improvements.
- Select freight methods within established business, cost, service, customer, and compliance guidelines.
- Require correct or additional shipment, customs, vendor, broker, invoice, or internal documentation before shipment release, invoice approval, or entry closure when information is incomplete or inconsistent.
- Escalate, hold, or pause shipments or warehouse movement when tariff, sanctions, export control, TIB, safety, customer-owned property, equipment readiness, or documentation concerns require review.
- Request vendor setup or vendor updates through approved procurement/finance processes and recommend qualified vendors for logistics, customs, freight, warehouse, and equipment maintenance support.
- Coordinate approved warehouse equipment maintenance services and escalate repair, safety, or operational readiness concerns that may impact warehouse continuity.
- Validate and code freight, broker, and U.S. Customs duty invoices within assigned responsibility and route exceptions for approval, correction, or escalation.
- Provide local guidance and training on customs, warehouse, shipment, vendor onboarding, invoice coding, on-call, and compliance processes.
Competence
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field; equivalent directly relevant experience may be considered.
- 7+ years progressive experience in trade compliance, customs operations, import/export, logistics, warehouse operations, supply chain, or related operational roles; 10+ years preferred for senior candidates.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. customs processes, CBP/ACE concepts, HTS/HTSUS, tariffs, country of origin, customs valuation, ECCN/export classification support, TIB, recordkeeping, broker coordination, and audit readiness.
- Hands-on experience with active warehouse operations, inventory control, workshop/warehouse zoning, parts fulfillment, shipping/receiving, equipment maintenance coordination, and on-call support.
- Experience with vendor onboarding, vendor setup coordination, broker/vendor/carrier documentation review, freight and U.S. Customs duty invoice coding, landed-cost reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution.
- Proficiency with ERP/inventory systems, procurement tools, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and reporting tools. Microsoft Dynamics AX/Axapta, Jaggaer, and ACE Portal experience preferred.
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) strongly preferred; CCS, ASCM/APICS, CSCP or CPIM, CSCMP, or similar certification preferred.
- Detail-oriented, audit-minded, collaborative, customer-focused, proactive, skilled in written/verbal communication, able to train users, resolve issues, and balance compliance, cost, service, and urgency.
What We Can Offer
- Competitive compensation packages
- Fully subsidized health & welfare benefits with an option of a high-deductible plan which includes an employer contribution towards your Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Fully subsidized dental and vision coverage
- Up to 5% employer match program, 401k
- Flexibility with Paid Time Off
- Career growth opportunities
- Safe and collaborative culture
Work Location
New Orleans area (St. Rose), LA
Kongsberg Maritime Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please share more about your experience in trade compliance, customs operations, import/export, logistics, warehouse operations, supply chain, or related operational roles.
- Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit?
- Based on what you have read of this role, what is your annual base pay expectation in USD?
- What employee benefits do you value most with your current employer?
- What is your availability for an interview (best day/time)?
- Assuming the process were to move forward, what is your availability to start work?
- Where did you hear about this role?
Work Location: In person
