Adidas CUSTOMS ANALYST 

China, Shanghai, Yangpu District 

441704140

Key Responsibilities:

• Actions daily import/export compliance and clearance tasks with CBP, Census, Customs brokers, software provider, FTZ board and 3rd party logistics providers.
• Prepares and submits required weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual declarations to CBP.
• Implements compliance measures to minimize Customs broker or FTZ entry errors.
• Collects and analyses data for daily, monthly, and quarterly reporting and KPI’s and implements corrective measures if necessary.
• Creates and maintains import, FTZ and/or export compliance reporting dashboards.
• Analyzescustoms duty spend and implement opportunities to reduce costs.
• Creates, updates and/or maintains procedures and SOPs for import, FTZ and export processes and activities as needed.
• Facilitates free trade program to mitigate duty impact (e.g., Free Trade Agreements).
• Works with DC network to identify, reconcile, and resolve any inventory issues in a prompt and timely manner.
• Utilizes the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal for import/export compliance activity reporting.
• Engages with IS and other resources within the business to support solutions on Customs compliance matters to mitigate risks.
• Performs project related tasks to enable delivery of team assignments and objectives.
• Seeks automation opportunities and leverages technologies to drive compliance with global trade regulations.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders including government agencies, as necessary.
• Verifies and maintains recordkeeping procedures for documentation pertaining to Customs entries according to CBP and company policies.
• Participates in global and regional Customs initiatives and projects.
• Supports activities relating the company’s participation in government programs such as Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT).
• Participates in and attends training seminars and meetings as needed and/or required.

Key Relationships:

• Internally: Custom Compliance, Export, FTZ, Transportation, Finance, Legal, Tax, DC Ops
• Externally: CBP and Other Government Agencies, Custom brokers, factories, 3rd party logistics providers

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of import and export processes/operations
• Highly detail oriented/analytical and adaptive to change.
• Strong organization skills, ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet daily deadlines.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong internal and external customer service attitude
• Self-motivated and capable of working as part of a team or alone with little supervision.
• Strong Excel and Access skills
• Strong presentation skills and able tocommunicate complex situations to xx audience.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university or demonstrated relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years work experience in Customs Compliance and/or Finance or Auditing
• Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist is a plus.
• Must pass CBP background check.