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TJX lists this Sr. Trade Compliance Specialist - Customs Entry Audit Operations opportunity in marlborough, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Senior Trade Compliance Specialist - Customs Entry Audit Operations
At TJX Companies, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you're working in our four global Home Offices, Distribution Centers or Retail Stores—TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Homegoods, Homesense, Sierra, Winners, and TK Maxx, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer.
The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist supports the management of US Customs and other government agency entry clearance operations. This opportunity will also support auditing and corrective action activities, collaborating with Finance, Logistics, and many other internal departments. You will be actively involved in driving continuous improvement in processes and systems to optimize efficiency and ensure compliance.
Position is currently hybrid out of our Marlborough, MA office. Must be accessible to our MA Corporate Office Locations. Must have active Brokers License, or passed the Brokers License Exam.
Entry Operations Responsibilities:
Supports and oversees entry operations via Customs broker management, reporting & analytics, and partnership with TJX's logistics and transportation groups, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements for CBP, FDA, Fish & Wildlife, and other partner government agencies (PGAs)
Responsible for daily Customs Broker support and oversight, including supervising performance to meet critical metrics, fielding inquiries, and exception management activities
Updates, maintains, and publishes process documentation and technical guidance
Provides training and mentoring to colleagues in entry operations, logistics, and other areas of Trade Compliance
Audit / Post Entry Responsibilities:
Performs a wide range of customs entry audits to support the Trade Compliance audit strategy, including broker compliance and accuracy, valuation, classification, ADD/CVD, and SOX compliance
Analyzes audit results for root cause and corrective action to ensure accuracy in entry filings and drive continuous improvement in upstream processes
Prepares Post Entry filings, updates internal systems to ensure import clearance accuracy and completeness, and supports recordkeeping
Manages TJX's valuation reconciliation program
Supports CTPAT Trade Compliance program
Who We Are Looking For:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required
U.S. Customs Broker License required
3-5 years of import Trade / Customs Compliance or Customs Brokerage experience required
Understanding of import regulations and overall Customs/PGA entry process required
Customs brokerage experience strongly preferred
International freight forwarder experience a plus
Supply chain experience in retail preferred
Familiarity with Descartes trade compliance software a plus
Strong attention to detail
Advanced MS Excel skills
We care about our culture, but we also prioritize your needs!
Competitive Pay
Hybrid Work Environment
Weekly paychecks
Paid time away
Programs to support environment and corporate responsibility
TAAP – TJX Associate Assistance Programs
Associate Discount
Career Development Opportunity
Be a part of an inclusive team
Benefit programs and eligibility terms vary across our global locations. We encourage you to apply to learn more about how our benefits can make a difference for you.
Benefits include Associate discount; 401(k) match; medical/dental/vision; HSA; health care FSA; life insurance; short/long-term disability; paid holidays/vacation/sick/bereavement/parental leave; EAP; incentive programs for management; auto/home insurance discounts; tuition reimbursement; scholarship program; adoption/surrogacy assistance; smoking cessation; child care/cell phone discounts; pet/legal insurance; credit union; referral bonuses. All benefits are subject to applicable plan or program terms (including eligibility terms) and may change from time to time. Contact your TJX representative for more information.
In addition to our open door policy and supportive work environment, we also strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package. TJX considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. TJX also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.
Worksite address
marlborough, MA, 01752, US
Who can apply
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