Trade Compliance Consultant

The Trade Compliance Consultant will plan, organize, and execute day-to-day operations to achieve targeted results in a fast-paced and challenging export/import environment.  This role reports to the Director and is responsible for supporting the Company’s planning, compliance, operations, assessments/corrective actions/government reporting, Reconciliation program, regulatory landscape monitoring as well as partnering with the Senior Manager to manage operations and compliance (including the Free Trade Agreement program), partner with the HTS Manager to manage the HTS Classification and CTPAT programs and will support the automation lead as the organization’s focal point for systems requirements, design, and implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Director to gather and present metrics to upper management
• Support the Operations Manager with export and import declaration filing queries
• Support the Compliance, Investigation & Automation Manager to establish, maintain, and report on controls monitoring program:  develop assessment protocols, issue clear and concise assessment reports, and develop assessment strategies and plans. 
• Collaborate with the Principal Customs Technical Lead to verify compliance and adherence to released company-wide Global Trade and Customs policies and programs. 
• Leverage Trade Regulation expertise, knowledge of regulators’ intent, and understanding of the core business processes to ensure controls and recommended corrective actions yield a balanced risk portfolio.
• Supports the HTS Manager to advise on the classification of products with accurate Harmonized Tariff classifications (HTS), Schedule B, and other government agency classifications based on product attributes.  Supports the classification with a robust audit trail and protocol (Commodity guides).  Recommends and implements new processes in SAP GTS and other systems as used.
• Provide guidance on the use of certain special tariff provisions, e.g., USMCA, US-Korea FTA, 9801, and 9808.
• Support the Compliance Lead to manage the accurate, complete, and timely ACS Reconciliation entries for all flagged importations.  Recommends strategy for leveraging ACS reconciliation program to reduce risk, recommends and implements new processes in SAP GTS and other systems as used.
• Monitor Federal Register Notices for regulatory changes, monitor USG Agencies for operational changes, monitor ITC for HTS changes, and develop/execute/document approach to change after receiving stakeholder inputs.
• Develop training tools and support the other functions within the company in the development of training content.
• Identify and report to Leadership and/or other trade compliance management any potential violations of trade compliance laws and compliance violations and any incidents involving significant weaknesses in processes or procedures.
• Support CTPAT initiative

Required Skills:

• 8 years of trade experience in licensing/trade, policy, government relations, business, or related field
• Licensed Customs Broker / Certified Customs Specialist / or demonstrated experience
• Extensive knowledge of Customs Regulations and application of export/import trade regulations (e.g., Customs and Border Protection (19CFR) International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR), and Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Strong investigative skills with the ability to manage, and respond efficiently and effectively to time-critical issues with competing for/conflicting priorities.

Desired Skills:

• Master’s Degree in International Business or related
• Trade Compliance or Licensing Experience
• Project management experience
• Microsoft Office applications, SAP GTS, ITCS, RGEMS, other Trade Tools
• Time management, prioritization, and organizational skills; ability to prioritize among demanding and sometimes conflicting requirements.
• Strong verbal and persuasive writing skills.

Required Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience