Trade Compliance Manager

Job Description:

This position will be responsible for ensuring compliance is being maintained, monitored, and assessed throughout the Consolidated Business Unit (“CBU”), which includes oversight for all Customs/Import compliance administrators assigned at the individual Strategic Business Unit (“SBU”) level. The CBU Customs/Import Compliance Manager will ensure that the Customs compliance activities for the CBU and each of its constituent business units are performed in a professional, efficient, and effective manner following good business practices and in strict compliance with all applicable Corporate and company policies, procedures, and processes, and applicable laws and regulations.

The CBU Customs/Import Compliance Lead will be responsible for the supervision, training, and development of Customs/Import compliance personnel within all SBUs. The CBU Lead will also serve as the primary point of contact with the Corporate International Trade Compliance (“CITC”) Office on complex and significant trade compliance matters within the CBU and will assist the C Senior Director-International Trade Compliance in identifying and executing various Corporate-sponsored initiatives and projects. The CBU Lead will support the CBU by supporting and contributing to the strategic development of the CBU by building and proactively managing a strong trade compliance program.

The role demands exceptional communication and collaboration skills and strong trade compliance expertise. The CBU Lead will be full-time and will participate in setting annual goals, setting compliance priorities, and participating in the performance and merit review determinations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring Customs/Import compliance in accordance with U.S. Customs/Import laws and regulations and company corporate trade compliance policies and procedures at all strategic business units (SBU) falling under the CBU.
• Ensure and support appropriate management accountability and responsibility for trade compliance.
• Supervise Customs/Import compliance personnel within CBU, including assigning workloads, setting priorities, providing guidance and assistance, and reviewing performance.
• Conduct SBU compliance assessments and implement corrective actions, as required.
• Assist Corporate International Trade Compliance (CITC) Office with investigations of any incidences of purported non-compliance with Customs/import laws and regulations.
• Periodically monitor high-risk compliance areas within the CBU and provide summary reports to Corporate’s CITC Office.
• Ensure corrective action items are implemented and completed for any Corporate Internal Audit Finding or Corporate CITC Assessment.
• Review changes in SBU operations to identify new risk areas.
• Provide trade compliance training to SBU trade compliance administrators and assist in developing functional training for each SBU.
• Assist Corporate CITC Office in various trade compliance projects throughout the year.
• Develop, implement, enhance, and maintain trade compliance management systems, policies, department procedures, and work instructions.
• Assist CBU in the development, implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of trade compliance facility procedures and work instructions.
• Keep abreast of changes in Customs/Import regulations to ensure CBU compliance.
• Provide regular comprehensive reports for the Senior Director-International Trade Compliance regarding significant trade compliance matters and status.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This job provides general supervision to a functional area which may include supervision of lower-level supervisors and direct supervision of other exempt and non-exempt personnel.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include providing leadership to employees, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in a related field and 7-10 years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed Customs broker desired.