U.S. SENIOR IMPORT SPECIALIST

Core Responsibilities: Import Classification & Regulatory DeterminationDetermine and document Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications for imported goods. Conduct complex classification analyses, including interpretation of General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs), Section and Chapter Notes, and CBP rulings. Maintain accurate, auditable classification records and support binding ruling requests as needed. Customs Valuation & Entry ComplianceEnsure accurate customs valuation in accordance with CBP regulations, including transaction value, assists, royalties, and transfer pricing considerations. Oversee import entry reviews, validate broker filings, and ensure compliance with entry documentation requirements. Monitor and resolve discrepancies, post-entry corrections, and prior disclosures where necessary. Country of Origin & Trade Program ManagementDetermine and document country of origin in accordance with CBP rules and applicable trade agreements. Support qualification and compliance with free trade agreements (e.g., USMCA) and other duty preference programs. Maintain supporting documentation and ensure audit readiness. FTZ Operations & Compliance ManagementManage Customs compliance for FTZ operations, ensuring adherence to FTZ Board regulations and CBP requirements. Oversee admissions, inventory control and recordkeeping systems (ICRS), zone status designations, and weekly entry processes. Ensure accurate reconciliation of FTZ inventory and support annual reconciliation and audits. Partner with site operations to maintain compliant FTZ procedures and controls. Duty Optimization & Special Trade ProgramsIdentify and implement duty savings opportunities, including FTZ utilization, duty drawback, and tariff engineering where applicable. Evaluate cost‑saving strategies while ensuring full regulatory compliance. Support drawback claims and maintain required documentation. Broker Management & Import Operations OversightManage relationships with customs brokers to ensure accurate and timely filings. Establish performance expectations, conduct periodic reviews, and provide guidance on complex transactions. Ensure consistent application of company policies and regulatory requirements. Compliance Program Management, Audits & TrainingSupport continuous improvement of the global import compliance program. Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and gap analyses. Develop and implement corrective action plans. Maintain import records in compliance with CBP requirements. Develop and deliver training on import compliance and FTZ operations. Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Advisory SupportPartner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Engineering, and Logistics teams to integrate import compliance into business processes. Provide practical guidance on classification, valuation, origin, and FTZ matters to enable efficient operations while mitigating risk. Process Improvement, Automation & Digital InnovationLead process improvements to enhance import compliance operations. Evaluate and implement automation tools and trade compliance systems to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Collaborate with IT and data teams to strengthen data integrity and reporting. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Lumentum is illuminating the networks of tomorrow with advanced photonic technologies that enable AI, data centers, telecom, industrial, and sensing applications. As AI accelerates the global demand for bandwidth and energy efficiency, we deliver the building blocks that keep data moving reliably, efficiently, and at massive scale. Our optical products support AI and compute infrastructure, cloud and DCI environments, metro and long‑haul networks, while our lasers drive breakthroughs in precision manufacturing and sensing. For nearly five decades, Lumentum has been at the intersection of light and innovation. What began as a vision with JDS Uniphase to harness the power of photonics has evolved into a global force driving the communication infrastructure of tomorrow. At Lumentum, we’re building more than a business—we’re building a team of passionate innovators whose drive to collaborate, create, and connect the world fuels everything we do. We are part of the AI technology revolution and we are illuminating the path forward. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we operate worldwide through a network of R&D, manufacturing, and sales locations.