Job Description

As a member of the Safran Seats business, you play a major role in teamwork that provides over one million seats to major airlines worldwide. Our commitment to superior quality, comfort and innovation ensure that you can take pride in doing meaningful work that supports the needs of passengers and crews alike.

No matter your role, you connect and collaborate with your fellow team members to bring state-of-the-art, high value-added solutions to market. Because we are one of the few original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to offer an all-inclusive range of passenger seats for commercial aircraft, you'll do impressive work that supports passengers in a variety of seating options, from economy to first class.

1. Occupational Summary (Position Objective & Authorities)

Objective:
The Import Compliance Officer (ICO) will be responsible for providing daily import compliance support for products and data handled by Safran Seats USA to ensure compliance with government standards, regulations and internal Safran guidelines. Additionally, the ICO shall be responsible for the broker management process, maintaining U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification of all imported items and managing the associated recordkeeping in accordance with government standards, regulations and internal Safran guidelines. Position works under supervision of the Manager, Import and Export Compliance.


2. Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

A) Ensure that all imported items are properly classified in accordance with the HTS US.
B) Own the relationship with the customs brokers including establishing key performance indicators and supervising and auditing the performance of providers of import services. Identify and implement broker metrics to ensure brokers are meeting KPI expectations.
C) Work with the Safran USA import support team to prepare responses to Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) requests and notices in a timely fashion (CBP28's, CBP29's).
D) Work in conjunction with Safran USA to ensure company-wide compliance with customs and other laws affecting international commerce.
E) Responsible for developing and maintaining process and procedures to ensure Safran Seats USA is compliant with 10+2 Importer Security Filing requirements.
F) Accountable for ensuring import operations remain in adherence with Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty (ADD / CVD) orders, PGA (Partner Government Agency) application, 232 and 301 tariff applications and reporting of such.
G) Develop and maintain comprehensive training programs for relevant personnel with a goal of import compliance awareness and roles and responsibilities defined.
H) Work with and provide direction to the relevant departments, teams and stakeholders as it relates to import compliance issues.

Job Requirements

I) Oversee customs operations aspects of supply chain security programs including the use of effective and efficient logistical methods.
J) Managing internal and external audits and self-assessments.
K) Provide input and recommendations for ERP system updates and improvements to ensure efficient monitoring of our Import transactions.
L) Maintain records in accordance with import regulatory recordkeeping requirements and Safran policy.
M) Conduct ongoing analysis of import activity and identify areas for cost saving opportunities and process improvements (drawback program, Chapter 98).
N) Serve as internal auditor, ensuring adherence to U.S. Customs laws and regulations, making improvements and taking corrective actions as necessary.
O) Maintain and establish Desk Level Procedures, consistent with government regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
P) Drive continuous improvement, consistency, streamlined procedures, improved CBP controls, and demonstrated management commitment to customs compliance.
Q) Responsible for meeting key performance indicator targets established internal management.
R) Performs other duties as assigned.

3. Qualification Requirements

A) Education & Qualification-
• Bachelor's degree in business or 6 years of equivalent industry experience in import compliance leadership position(s) in lieu of degree.

B) Work Experience - Technical knowledge-
• At least six (6) years business experience including five or more years' experience in international trade and customs compliance. Proficiency with the HTS US classification process and import broker management.

C) Professional Skills-
• Proficiency with ACE portal desired relevant to import activities
• Knowledge in using US International Trade Commission HTS online reference tool CROSS Ruling(s) GRI's and other classification guidelines desired
• Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills required
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external customers, associates, departments, and other teams
• Excellent computer skills: ERP – M3, MS Office Suite
• Good writing and articulation skills
• Comfortable managing complex projects
• Time management and multitasking skills (have the ability to set priorities)

D) Behavioral Skills-
• Excellent communication skills demonstrating strong critical thinking skills with the ability to clearly present complicated technical concepts to global users.
• Accuracy and rigor, detail oriented
• Results oriented
• Autonomous
• Builds relationships and is an excellent team player
• Comfortable working in an international organization

E) Desirable Aspects-
• Customs Broker's License preferred

F) Travel-
International and/or Domestic travel required: less than 10%.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Safran Seats USA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.