Intuitive · 3 months ago
Sr Manager Trade Compliance - Trade programs
Peachtree Corners, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$153K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expIntuitive is a pioneer in robotic-assisted surgery, dedicated to enhancing minimally invasive care. The Senior Manager Trade Compliance - Trade Programs will oversee the development and execution of logistics compliance strategies, ensuring adherence to global trade regulations and customs operations. This role involves managing trade programs, mentoring staff, and collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize compliance processes.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and maintain the relevant trade compliance policies, procedures, manuals, and standard work documents necessary to successfully manage import and export operations and trade programs
Manage compliance and oversee trade programs including classification, ECCN, preferential and non-preferential origin, Customs valuation, duty suspension, duty drawback, supply chain security, ADD/CVD, etc
Supervise daily trade program activities, processes, and documentation requirements, setting the standard and conducting audits for accuracy and regulatory adherence
Monitor inquiries from Customs authorities and coordinate response timely (e.g.; CF28, CF28, Customs audits, etc
Responsible for the Customs reconciliation and anti-boycott programs
Audit and maintain data governance in SAP and global product database and applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements
Provide accurate trade data element including product classification, ECCN, country of origin, license determination to internal business units and outside service providers to ensure compliance with Customs regulations and other trade requirements
Work with global logistics compliance operations and external partners such as customs broker, freight forwarders, to execute strategies, drive and enforce global import/ export processes, seek automation opportunities and leverage technologies
Provide global customs and trade compliance guidance to programs that will result in cost-saving and duty avoidance opportunities
Identify tariff engineering opportunities where applicable
Build flexible and scalable solutions across various customized technologies, business models/ supply chain arcs, and country regulatory regimes
Manage, mentor, and develop staff including hiring, goal setting, performance, coaching, teamwork, and projects
Serve as a subject matter expert on customs compliance matters, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders on complex issues and transactions
Participate as core team member on new product development, new market launch, new product launch ensuring that all trade compliance requirements are met
Communicate risks, proposals, regulatory updates and strategies to internal and external stakeholders
Assist Regional Logistics Compliance managers in researching Customs- and regulatory requirements for new destination markets including classification, import licenses, valuation, documentation, and import- and export restrictions and communicate back to medical device business
Submit and monitor import/ export permit/ license applications as needed
Interact with IT and Center of Excellence (COE) to streamline and improve import/ export data for compliance; communicate requirements to IT and assist with testing and solutions implementation
Lead the trade programs software selection, RFP, and implementation
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill – monitor, determination of products and filing of new petitions
Implement and maintain adherence to and assist with the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) implementation and annual validation
Regular reporting and presentation to senior management of trade programs metrics, risks, and status updates
Conduct and report findings of internal risk assessments. Follow-up with Compliance Improvement Plans
Provide training to other functional groups on trade programs and import and export requirements
Assist in global and/or regional compliance projects/programs
Communicate company policies and procedures to internal and external stakeholders
Provide assistance to company sites, suppliers, and customers in the continuous improvement of their compliance functions
Perform other duties, tasks, special projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
In depth technical knowledge of global Trade Compliance principles (customs valuation, incoterms, license and permits, country of origin, HTS classifications, duty optimization / Free Trade Agreements, export controls and sanctions etc.)
In depth knowledge of customs regulations, FDA importing regulations, EAR & Census Trade requirements
10+ years managing and building high performing teams
Experience with leading, executing, and maintaining Logistics Compliance programs
Demonstrate ability to transform strategic vision into innovative solutions from existing resources
Must possess strong analytical and change management skills, critical thinking, and problem solving with experience in risk management processes and gap analysis
Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and present effectively and persuasively at all levels
Bring extensive industry knowledge and demonstrated ability to influence at the Intuitive leadership site level
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to influence others through demonstrated expertise. Ability to manage multiple cross-organizational projects
Must be a team player, work effectively both independently and collaboratively
Strong working experience with databases, enterprise resource planning (ERP), global trade automation solutions, and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) functionality
Experience in implementing and maintaining the C-TPAT, PIP, AEO programs and duty drawback
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while working with multiple stakeholders to develop and scale the programs
Detail oriented and highly organized with ability to multi-task and minimal guidance
Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, international business, finance or similar
10+ years of experience in Trade Compliance / Logistics Operations Compliance
Licensed Customs Broker – U.S. or similar professional trade certifications
Strong global trade programs (classification, ECCN, supply chain security, duty drawback, preferential and non-preferential origin, etc) experience
Preferred
Understanding and experience with the importation and exportation of medical devices
Experience in implementing and maintaining Global Trade Management Software
Experience in SAP S4/ HANA, Agile, and related transactional and outputs are preferred
Previous customs compliance experience is preferred
Six-Sigma experience preferred
Fluent in Spanish is a plus
Company
Intuitive
Intuitive designs and manufactures robotic-assisted surgical systems.
10001+ employees
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$5MKey Investors
St. Cloud Capital
2003-04-30Post Ipo Equity
2000-06-23IPO
1996-01-01Seed· $5M
Leadership Team
Gillian Duncan
Senior Vice President, Professional Education & Program Services - Worldwide
Myriam Curet
Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer
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