Join the Furuno USA Team
At Furuno USA, we believe that every employee makes a significant contribution to our collective success. We don't believe in limiting your impact to a rigid list of tasks; instead, we encourage our team members to offer their expertise wherever and whenever necessary to ensure our success. We are looking for a proactive professional to join us as an Import/Export Compliance Specialist.
The Opportunity
Are you a detail-oriented expert in global trade looking for a role with high impact? In this position, you will be the primary guardian of our international trade integrity, ensuring that all of Furuno USA’s import and export transactions are handled with precision and in full compliance with U.S. regulations .
This is a high-complexity role that offers immediate control over millions of dollars in organizational resources every month. Your work will directly protect the company from compliance risks and facilitate the smooth flow of goods across borders.
What You’ll Do:
Compliance Management: Maintain and update our critical classification database, including product HTS, Schedule B, ECCN, and country of origin.
Logistics Coordination: Partner closely with freight forwarders to obtain quotes, book, and dispatch air and ocean shipments.
Customs Oversight: Work with customs brokers to ensure accurate entries and documentation, and file timely Importer Security Filings (ISF) for all ocean imports .
Duty Drawback Responsibilities: Manage and file U.S. Customs duty drawback claims to recover eligible import duties, taxes, and fees on goods that are exported, ensuring compliance with CBP regulations. Responsibilities include analyzing import/export documentation, preparing, and submitting accurate drawback claims, maintaining audit-ready records, and coordinating with logistics, compliance, customs brokers, and CBP to maximize refunds and minimize risk.
Coordinate with SECO (Security Export Control Office): Support export compliance with SECO by managing export control classifications, sanctions screening, and export license applications to ensure international shipments involving designated military organizations meet all legal and regulatory requirements with METI. Responsibilities also include preparing and submitting required quarterly compliance reports, distributing SECO circulars to staff, create the Dealer Export Declaration, and participate in the annual SECO evaluations.
Risk Mitigation: Identify potential vulnerabilities in our import/export processes, conduct investigations, and implement corrective procedures .
Strategic Research: Utilize available customs provisions, such as protests and duty drawbacks, to benefit the company.
Documentation: Maintain and update official import/export compliance manuals and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure standardized, compliant handling.
What You’ll Bring
Education: A minimum of a 2-year degree in business administration, import/export trade, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
Experience: 2-3 years of hands-on experience with US Customs Brokerage, international logistics, and/or export operations. Familiarity with marine electronics or the Furuno product line is highly desirable.
Regulatory Knowledge: A working knowledge of customs compliance methodology, regulatory language, and import documentation requirements .
Technical Skills: Mastery of Microsoft Excel (& MS Office Suite) and strong computer research skills to digest technical product information for accurate classifications .
Communication: Fluency in English is required; the ability to understand Japanese or Spanish is a major advantage given our frequent interaction with international partners .
Soft Skills: You must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative, patience, and extreme attention to detail.
Travel: Minimal travel is required.
Working Conditions
Salary Range for Import/Export Compliance Specialist is $26.24/Hour - $35.91/Hour. Annual bonus and potential for overtime.
Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision & prescription plans. Employees are covered by basic life, long-term disability with optional coverage for short-term disability, voluntary life and supplemental insurance. Employees can enroll in the company’s 401K plan (company match) as well as a flexible spending plan. First year employees are eligible to receive 10 hours of PTO every month. PTO accrual increases with years of service. 3.33 hours of disability bank hours accrued monthly with a maximum benefit of 240 hours. 10 paid holidays annually.
How to Apply: If you are interested in this position and meet the requirements submit a cover letter and your updated resume to jobs@furuno.com
Commitment to Diversity
Furuno USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Interested in joining our team? Apply today to start your journey with Furuno USA!