Global Customs Compliance Analyst

Berlin Packaging is the nation's premier supplier of rigid packaging and packaging components. We are a $2.6 billion-dollar company with 30+ straight years of record growth.

Don’t know what makes the rigid packaging industry special? Well, chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! Imagine yourself walking into your favorite big-box store. Take a mental look around and think about every glass, plastic, or metal package you see. Berlin Packaging touches virtually every market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and now, cannabis too. 

Next, combine that with an award-winning culture. Our 1,000+ employees are high-performing - and importantly, collaborative - entrepreneurs who blow through obstacles and embody an “Anything is Possible!” mindset. We love it here. Our engagement scores are 3x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth.

Now you understand why since 1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 10x faster than our industry!

And we're not done yet.

In order to continue our record growth streak, we need people like YOU to join our team! Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are seeking a Global Customs Compliance Analyst who will assist the Global Customs Compliance Manager with establishing and maintaining the company’s import/export control infrastructure consisting of internal compliance reviews, monitoring import & export activities, parts classification, and providing support on international logistics related initiatives to ensure operational performance meets expected compliance levels. 

Key Accountabilities: 

• Assigns HTS for all import shipments and retains audit trail behind classification reasoning.
• Maintain classification parts database.
• Audit broker invoices and import entry packets for compliance with CBP regulations.
• Supports the maintenance of the CTPAT program and assists with the compilation of data needed for new factory setup and re-validation visits as needed.
• Assist in compiling, updating, and maintaining the company’s Import and Export compliance manuals.
• Work with Customers and Suppliers on properly completing and documenting Free Trade Agreements, USMCA Certificates, and Country of Origin Affidavits.
• Responds to inquiries from Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders and Internal Departments regarding documentation requirements in order to resolve shipment delays in a timely manner.
• Maintain recordkeeping of Customs entries and ensure recordkeeping requirements are met.
• Maintain and update detailed product information into our system.
• Work with brokers to resolve invoice and entry summary errors.
• Reviews and compiles data for annual customs reconciliation.
• Stays abreast of changes to Government Regulation updates and is able to effectively communicate potential impact to the organization.
• Other projects and/or duties as assigned by manager.
• Fulfill employee portion of the “Berlin Values”.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline preferred, or equivalent experience.
• 1 – 3 years’ experience in Customs Compliance & international logistics required.
• The ability to collect, research and analyze information and to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner is required.
• Must be willing to learn all aspects of Import / Export Compliance, complete training courses, and attend seminars and conferences as needed.

Working Environment:  

• Corporate Headquarters

Berlin offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance (including an HSA option and telemedicine), dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, 529 college savings plan, employee assistance, smoking cessation program, pet insurance (new!), employee discounts, employee referral bonus program, and, last but not least, flexible spending accounts for transportation, medical, and dependent care.

At Berlin Packaging, we recruit traits, not skills. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and excited to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace