Customs & Logistics Compliance Specialist - Ukraine

Tetra Tech delivers solutions that help clients globally operate, invest, and compete in a rapidly evolving energy landscape. We provide front-end engineering and advisory services to businesses, utilities, governments, investors, and developers. Our capabilities span the energy value chain including utility management, power engineering and network planning, market frameworks and policy reform, on-grid and off-grid electrification, clean fuels deployment, financial due diligence and transaction support.

Project Summary

Tetra Tech is providing energy expertise and related technical and material assistance to the Government of Ukraine. This project focuses on enhancing the resilience, reliability, affordability, and security of the electricity, natural gas, and district heating sectors. The scope of work includes addressing immediate challenges and physical damage to energy infrastructure, as well as preparing for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction and long-term energy security.

Position Summary

Tetra Tech seeks a Customs & Logistics Compliance Specialist who will manage the end-to-end customs clearance process for goods imported into Ukraine procured by Tetra Tech. In addition to coordinating with customs brokers, logistics vendors, and Ukrainian authorities the Specialist will also be responsible for implementing compliance protocols, standardizing procedures, and identifying opportunities for operational optimization to ensure the timely, transparent, and efficient movement of goods across borders. This position will report to the Senior Project Execution and Logistics Manager. Interested candidates must be based in and eligible to work in Ukraine. This is a full-time position for the duration of the program (until April 2029), and hiring is contingent upon client approval.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage the customs clearance process for all imports, temporary imports, and exports into Ukraine for equipment procured by Tetra Tech
• Liaise with customs brokers, transport companies, suppliers, and recipients to ensure all documentation (invoices, declarations, certificates of origin, etc.) is accurate and compliant with Ukrainian and international regulations
• Coordinate closely with the Project Execution and Logistics team, and Procurement team to align customs timelines with delivery schedules
• Maintain proactive communication with Ukrainian customs authorities to resolve delays or discrepancies
• Track and implement regulatory changes impacting imports and exports
• Maintain clear, audit-ready records of all customs transactions and correspondence
• Review pro forma invoices to validate appropriate declared values and compliance with tax exemption procedures
• Develop and refine SOPs for customs clearance and logistics workflows, incorporating compliance requirements and practical bottleneck solutions
• Identify risks in customs and delivery processes and recommend mitigations to reduce delivery delays or non-compliance
• Contribute to internal controls and workflow improvements related to import approvals and documentation quality
• Supervise and mentor an assistant, delegating tasks, overseeing quality of their work, and providing coaching to strengthen their understanding of documentation standards, workflows, and compliance protocols
• Act as a key support to the Project Execution and Logistics Lead in scaling up the team’s customs processing capacity
  
  

This position’s essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation is available for applicants and employees with disabilities. Tetra Tech retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, customs administration, international trade, supply chain management, or other relevant field
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in logistics, supply chain, customs clearance or in a similar role involving customs clearance and compliance
• Strong knowledge of local and international customs regulations
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency in preparing and reviewing customs documentation
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Familiarity with customs clearance software and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Fluency in Ukrainian and full proficiency in English
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in logistics, finance, engineering, business administration, or other relevant field
• Professional certification in supply chain management, logistics, or procurement
• Experience on U.S. government or other donor-funded projects
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Frequently remain in a stationary position sitting or standing at a desk
• Occasionally move inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operate office equipment, such as computer, copy machine, scanner, or printer
• Constantly communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Constantly observe details at close range
  
  

Additional Information

• Employment type: This is a full-time, fixed-term position
• Work schedule: Monday – Friday, standard core business hours (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM local time); some flexibility required but must occasionally overlap with United States Eastern Time business hours
• Work location: This position is required to be in the office for at least 60% of the weekly working time (all arrangements subject to review and may change at the company’s discretion)
• Travel requirements: N/A
• Line management responsibility: N/A
  
  

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. Our 25,000 employees work together to provide clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties.

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