Associate Manager, Trade Compliance

Job Description:

The Associate Trade Compliance Manager, New Product Introduction, assists with product classification. This position will be responsible for the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification audit process and antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) assignment.

Job Duties:

• Conduct weekly Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification audits for all newly classified items and report results to management.  Perform root cause analysis and corrective action, when applicable.
• Determine Harmonized System classifications, as needed.
• Assist with drafting binding ruling requests and responses to CBP Form 28 (Request for Information).
• Maintain and draft internal classification guidance documents, work instructions, training materials, and decision trees.
• Monitor and maintain the HTS database and related systems.
• Research anti-dumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) case applicability.
• Identify and collaborate with internal subject matter experts to obtain the necessary information for HTS classification, AD/CVD determination, and other Trade Compliance activities.
• Direct issues for Customs clearance related to HTS classification, as appropriate.
• Collect, interpret, and communicate metrics related to HTS classification, AD/CVD, and other Trade Compliance areas.

Job Qualifications:

Required:

• College degree required in Supply Chain Management, Engineering or relevant field study.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification.
• Experience managing an audit process related to HTS classification.
• Experience determining antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) case applicability.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 suite.  Must have an intermediate to advanced level of proficiency in Excel.
• Experience drafting classification guidance and Trade Compliance process documents.
• Other Considerations (travel/hours availability, etc.): Travel 10%

Preferred:

• Expert-level Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification skills.
• Customs Broker License.
• Proven ability to navigate and interpret the HTS and utilize all available classification tools.
• Ability to navigate product lifecycle management (PLM) systems to obtain the necessary technical information for classification purposes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, illustrations, and other technical information.
• Knowledge of partner government agency (PGA) import requirements.
• Ability to identify, develop, and implement process improvements.
• Ability to develop professional working partnerships internally and externally.