Customs Operations Specialist
Core
Ensure smooth, compliant, and efficient cross-border import/export operations for IKEA across the Americas region.
Role type
Customs Import Operations Specialist
Builds
Compliant import/export entries, FTZ admissions, and regulatory filings for IKEA's global trade strategy.
Domain
International Trade & Logistics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Customs entry preparation & filing, Import/export documentation review, FTZ shipment processing, Regulatory compliance (USMCA, ISF), Broker & stakeholder coordination, ERP/customs tools proficiency (SAP GTS, Descartes), Post-entry audit processes, Process improvement
Preferred skills
U.S. Customs Brokerage License, FTZ experience, Tariff classification expertise, Post-entry correction experience
Technologies
SAP GTS, Descartes, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Prepare and validate customs entries using in-house systems; Monitor import/export clearance processes; Manage FTZ-related import operations; Analyze customs data to identify errors and drive corrective actions; Partner with brokers, logistics providers, and internal teams; Manage Importer Security Filing (ISF) compliance
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC