Customs Declaration Logistics Specialist

Location: Remote, USA; ideally based in the San Francisco, Long Beach, or Houston offices with full-time onsite expectations except for bi-weekly WFH Fridays. Exceptions may be considered for exceptional candidates living outside these hubs.

Company

hirify.global manages inbound goods and supply chain operations involving imported products.

What you will do

• Prepare, review, and manage accurate, complete, and timely customs declarations for all inbound shipments.
• Use the CBP ACE portal to submit and track entries, pull reports, and resolve discrepancies.
• Determine and maintain HTS classifications and review customs valuation and country-of-origin information.
• Review and create commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and broker filings before and after submission.
• Manage and audit third-party customs brokers, coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, carriers, and brokers, and resolve shipment holds or exams.
• Track duty and tariff spend, identify cost-reduction opportunities through exclusions, drawback, FTAs, or other programs, and collaborate with international trade lawyers on classifications, rulings, protests, and compliance issues.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in customs, import compliance, or logistics coordination.
• Hands-on experience filing and managing entries in ACE.
• Strong knowledge of HTS classification, customs valuation, and country-of-origin rules.
• Ability to manage high shipment volumes accurately under deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with internal teams, vendors, and legal counsel.

Nice to have

• U.S. Customs Broker license.
• Experience importing electrical, industrial, or heavy equipment.
• Familiarity with Section 232/301 tariffs, AD/CVD, and duty drawback.
• Experience working directly with trade attorneys.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP or logistics systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time hybrid arrangement with onsite work expected outside bi-weekly WFH Fridays.
• Potential flexibility for exceptional candidates outside the company hubs.
• High-impact, hands-on ownership of inbound customs operations from day one.