Michael Kors Analyst, Customs and Trade Compliance

About Michael Kors

Michael Kors is an internationally recognized luxury fashion brand and lifestyle label, marketed globally across apparel, accessories and fragrances. As part of Capri Holdings, Michael Kors operates within a portfolio of premium fashion houses and emphasizes design-led product, elevated retail experiences and a fast-paced, customer-centric retail network.

Role & Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day U.S. and Canada customs compliance activities, including coordination with appointed customs brokers and freight forwarders
• Analyze customs entry data to validate accuracy of tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, preferential claims, duties, taxes, and fees
• Assist in post-entry corrections, reconciliation activities, and duty variance analysis in collaboration with Finance and external brokers
• Support Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, including inventory analysis, admission and removal validation, zone-to-zone transfers, reconciliations, and audit support
• Generate, analyze, and maintain duty liability, compliance, and performance reports using trade systems and company data tools
• Support duty mitigation and savings programs, including Free Trade Agreements, First Sale for Export, and related initiatives
• Assist with monitoring changes in customs and trade regulations, including CTPAT requirements, internal control testing, and preparation for compliance audits
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Logistics, Sourcing, IT, and global trade compliance teams to support a compliant supply chain
• Maintain documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and support the development of internal compliance training materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business, Finance, Logistics, or a related field
• Three to six years of experience in customs compliance, trade compliance, global trade operations, or related analytical roles
• Working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and processes; familiarity with Canadian customs regulations is desirable
• Experience working directly with customs brokers, logistics service providers, and trade compliance or customs management systems
• Experience working with customs-related government agencies (Fish and Wildlife, CPSC, etc.) to support permit and regulatory requirements
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with trade data analysis is required
• Professional certification such as U.S. Customs Broker License, Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), or similar is strongly preferred

Skills

Experience

Three to six years of experience in customs compliance, trade compliance, global trade operations, or related analytical roles, with direct working knowledge of customs brokers, logistics service providers, and trade compliance management systems.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Trade, Business, Finance, Logistics, or a related field.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 85,000 to USD 95,000 per annum.

Culture

Michael Kors fosters a design-driven, service-oriented retail culture that blends creative energy with commercial discipline. Teams work in a fast-paced, international environment where collaboration, attention to detail and polished client service are highly valued.

About Cerulean

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