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Hitachi Vantara · 1 week ago

Customs Manager, Americas

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$78K/yr - $135K/yr

10+ years exp

Hitachi Vantara is a global data foundation company that empowers businesses through innovative data solutions. The Customs Manager will lead compliance efforts for international shipments in the Americas, ensuring adherence to government regulations and improving operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Liaison with the local Government agencies such as the Departments of Commerce and Customs on export and import matters

Work closely with Corporate Compliance to implement Export Compliance Program

Provide on-site representation for export compliance related subject matter to the customs regulation in the countries where Hitachi Vantara is the importer of record for the Americas Region. Work closely with the ISCC manager to support the operations

Provide support as required to Sales and Customer Service teams to ensure smooth border crossings. Understands application of Incoterms

Hold export compliance and customs audit and oversight program including the Americas regional locations and subsidiaries

Monitor compliance with Hitachi Vantara export laws and regulations through regulatory compliance audits

Identify export issues, develop solutions and provide guidance to company on resolving issues to support business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies

Execute export compliance activities such as, product classifications, license determinations with specific emphasis on encryption technology, authorizations, and restricted party screening; monitor the day-to-day transactions associated with these activities

Participation in New Product Introduction (NPI) cross functional teams to ensure export product classification activities are completed

Ensure company compliance with regulatory and internal policy requirements relating to export licensing, exemption usage and recordkeeping

Monitor and review import and export regulations with respect to determination of product classifications; Harmonized Tariff and Export Classification numbers

Interacts with and informs (senior) management on the status of various projects and activities

Monitor processes monitoring processes / practices related to customers, fiscal representation and customs activities in order to maintain efficiency and achieve acceptable results

Give instructions, directions and explanations to employees who will work with new or improved procedures

For Countries where Hitachi Vantara is the Importer of record, document, request classification and ensure proper record retention for imports and exports

Be the main point of contact for all broker questions in the importing country. Audit and approve all broker invoices. This audit would include the correct fees charges by the broker for their services. Audit the entry to ensure the correct classification, valuation, and country of origin was presented to customs

Provide guidance to broker when an error was found. Ensure compliance with the local countries record retention requirements

Support for any other Global Customs project

Qualification

Export complianceCustoms regulationsInternational shippingExport classificationsHarmonized tariff classificationsIncotermsBrokers LicenseCommunication skillsProblem solvingOrganizational skillsTeamwork

Required

Understanding of global trade concepts and regulations

General knowledge of laws, regulations enforced by Customs & Border Protection, export compliancy, customs and tax related aspects

Experience with all modes of transportation internationally

Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Strong organizational skills from both administrative and hands-on standpoints

Capable of working individually or as part of a multifunctional team including peers and/or senior managers

Minimum of 10 years' experience in international shipping and international compliance background

Experience with Export classifications, harmonized tariff classifications, Electronic Export Information filing, Incoterms, CBP directives, customs valuation, country of origin and marking, Free Trade Agreements and Trade Preference Programs, Export Administration Regulations

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

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