POSITION TITLE: Trade Compliance Manager, the Americas

EXEMPTION STATUS: Salaried Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director, Compliance

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist with, oversee, and improve existing trade compliance and customs functions for North American locations, including import and export functions, and broker and forwarder management.
• Where needed, maintain and/or improve and implement robust and sustainable global trade and compliance policies and processes that adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Develop and lead effective training for those involved in the import and export trade processes and maintain the related training records.
• Conduct monthly internal monitoring and auditing to ensure trade processes are followed.
• Be the escalation point of contact for import and export compliance matters for the Americas including Anti Dumping – Counter Vailing duty scope and product reviews and technical support with EEI filings.
• Work with trade analyst to oversee brokers and customs documentation. Work with third party logistics companies as needed.
• Assist in compliance with global customs laws and regulations, working with team members globally and with company resources. Projects may include global harmonized tariff schedules, customs valuations, and customs assists.
• Monitor and assist with interpretation of applicable regulations and implement changes to the import/export process to meet new requirements to relay to trade analyst and shipping teams.
• Perform annual and ongoing FTA qualification for Buy America, USMCA, and any other FTA that may be utilized.
• Perform risk assessment and identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability; develop/implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Manage the customs bonds used for imports.
• Manage broker relationships. Update or expand broker SOPs and maintain POAs according to company guidelines.
• Further develop, maintain, and manage trade compliance KPIs.
• Remediate any trade related internal audit issues as needed.
• Collaborate with the Compliance Director on trade and other compliance initiatives and projects.

Desired Characteristics, Competencies, and Capabilities

• Self-motivated, organized, and diligent and exhibit the highest level of integrity.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to synthesize information and knowledge to effectively problem solve situations.
• Ability to plan and execute against multiple deadlines.
• Exhibit exceptional interpersonal skills with people of all levels and ability to effectively operate within a variety of cross functional teams.
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel including pivot tables, v-lookups, charts, etc.
• Ability to influence others without having direct authority over them.
• Strong business acumen and an ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Operations, International Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-8 years’ experience in U.S. export/import regulations and global trade compliance.
• U.S. Customs Broker’s License desired but not necessary.
• Strong proficiency and knowledge of the HS Classification process.
• Experience with ACE 2.0 import reporting and EEI filing in ACE.
• Expert knowledge of Special Programs including Free Trade Agreements (USMCA).
• Experience navigating complex global trade compliance issues.
• Experience leading direct report in a trade capacity.
• Experience with Global Trade Management (GTM) software desired by not required.

Location

• This position will be responsible for the facility in southern Indiana, as well as some remote responsibility for a connected automotive business in Oregon . The candidate is expected to be on-site for most work hours and days, although some remote work may be possible eventually.