Senior Customs Compliance Analyst - Burlington Stores

As the Senior Customs Compliance Analyst, you will be responsible for overseeing the classification and U.S. Customs clearance of approximately $250 million in Burlington merchandise and $15 million in duty annually and commodities cover a broad range of items in over 35 chapters including footwear, apparel, cosmetics, home goods, and more.

This position requires daily coordination with the Customs Compliance Analysts, the U.S. Customs Broker, Freight Forwarder, Vendors, and Merchants, as well as International Logistics and Legal Departments to ensure KPI metrics are met, and Burlington is following CBP regulations, commodity specific rules, and Burlington processes.

The Sr. Customs Compliance Analyst is responsible for identifying the correct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code using the General Rules of Interpretation and maintaining compliance with applicable rules and regulations with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), U.S. Department of Agriculture-APHIS, U.S. Fish and Wildlife (FWS) , U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other participating government agency regulations. This role must stay current with industry updates and changes as they impact the company and share learned knowledge with appropriate teams and Management.

A day in the life includes:

• Coordination with the Customs Compliance Analysts to ensure accuracy of classifications, duty rates, and clearance documentation as well as maintain compliance with CBP and PGA requirements, adherence to procedures as outlined in the job aid, and ensure KPI metrics are met. Provide training to new analysts as well as training on new processes that impact the Customs Compliance Team, and maintain job aids, SOP, and training materials. Partner with Management to address areas of concern and recommendations for process improvements.

• Maintain Burlington’s compliance in the CTPAT Trade Compliance Program by conducting risk-based audits on direct import entries and alerting Management of risks identified and strategies to mitigate risk.

• Develop reporting on Free Trade Agreements (FTA), AD/CVD cases, and additional China Section 301 tariffs, as well as other areas of risk or money-saving opportunities and communicate any significant changes in duty to Management.

To be successful in this role you should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree or three years of direct experience in Customs Trade Compliance.
• US Customs Broker License and/or CCS (Certified Customs Specialist)
• Relevant international operations and customs compliance, clearance, classification experience with keen knowledge of US Import Regulations as relates to Burlington process and commodities for US importation.
• Knowledge of International Supply Chain
• Ability to research, understand and interpret the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and binding rulings.
• Trained and well versed in all international rules and regulations related to the importation of goods into the US.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Software, Excel, and Teams.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

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