Job Overview
Location
Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Operations
Date Posted
January 8, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Own the end-to-end US import process for Arista Networks’ multi-million-dollar hardware and software shipments, acting as the single point of accountability between our global supply chain, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and US Customs & Border Protection (CBP).
- • Serve as the day-to-day operator and strategist for all customs brokerage activities—reviewing entry packets, validating HTS classifications, confirming country-of-origin declarations, and ensuring every shipment clears within Arista’s aggressive “dock-to-stock” service-level agreements.
- • Classify complex networking equipment, semiconductors, and software licenses under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) with subheading-level accuracy; maintain a living database of rulings, engineering change notices, and product lifecycle updates to keep classifications evergreen.
- • Run monthly self-assessments against CBP’s Prior Disclosure, Focused Assessment, and Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) criteria; document gaps, own root-cause analyses, and drive cross-functional corrective actions with Logistics, Engineering, and Finance teams.
- • Govern the performance of our contracted customs brokers through KPI dashboards (entry accuracy, on-time filing, post-entry amendments, PGA holds); negotiate service-level improvements, conduct quarterly business reviews, and escalate systemic issues to senior leadership.
- • Monitor the Federal Register, CBP CSMS messages, and partner government agency (PGA) bulletins for changes to Section 232, AD/CVD, FCC, FDA, and FWS regulations; translate regulatory updates into actionable process changes and system requirements within 48 hours of publication.
- • Prepare and submit responses to CBP Form 28 (Request for Information) and Form 29 (Notice of Action) within statutory deadlines; coordinate with Legal and Tax teams to defend valuation methodologies, related-party pricing, and first-sale claims when challenged.
- • Administer the USCBP ACE Portal—create and maintain ACE accounts, manage bond sufficiency, file post-entry amendments, monitor quota status, and generate monthly ACE reports for duty optimization and reconciliation entries.
- • Lead Arista’s transition to Canada’s CARM (CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management) portal; map current-state import workflows, configure CARM Release 2 functionality, and train Canadian operations teams on new billing and accounting processes.
- • Build and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training decks for import compliance; deliver quarterly lunch-and-learn sessions to internal stakeholders and external partners to foster a culture of shared accountability for trade compliance.
- • Partner with Arista’s Product Security and Engineering teams to identify encryption-controlled items, obtain CCATS classifications, and file SNAP-R licenses when required; ensure ITAR/EAR dual-use regulations are embedded in new-product introduction (NPI) gates.
- • Drive continuous-improvement projects—automated HTS lookup tools, broker EDI integration, duty-drawback programs, and free-trade-agreement qualification workflows—that reduce landed cost, cycle time, and compliance risk.
- • Represent Arista in industry working groups (e.g., SIA, CTPAT Trade Compliance Best Practices Subcommittee) to influence policy and benchmark leading practices; feed insights back into Arista’s global trade strategy.
🎯 Requirements
- • 3–5 years of hands-on US import operations experience, including HTS classification, PGA clearances, and ACE portal management
- • Demonstrated knowledge of CBP regulations, Section 232/AD/CVD, and at least two PGAs (FCC, FDA, FWS, or USDA)
- • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and ERP trade modules (SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, or similar)
- • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, or related field—or equivalent combination of education and experience
- • Customs Broker License or pursuit thereof (LCB exam passed or scheduled within 12 months)
- • Experience supporting Canadian imports and familiarity with CARM portal (nice-to-have)
🏖️ Benefits
- • Fully remote work environment with quarterly team off-sites in Silicon Valley or Vancouver
- • Annual professional-development stipend of $3,500 for trade certifications (LCB, CCS, NEI), conferences, and continuing-education courses
- • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective day one, plus 401(k) with 4% company match
- • Flexible PTO policy and company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Skills & Technologies
Remote
About Arista Networks, Inc.
Arista Networks designs and sells cloud networking solutions built on its Extensible Operating System. The company provides high-performance 10/100/400 Gigabit Ethernet switches and software for large data center, campus, and routing environments. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Arista serves cloud providers, financial services, web companies, and enterprises worldwide. Its programmable platforms emphasize reliability, scalability, and open standards, enabling automation and network visibility across private, hybrid, and multi-cloud infrastructures.
