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The Manitowoc Company · 2 days ago

Compliance Specialist

Shady Grove, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The Manitowoc Company is seeking a Compliance Specialist to support the development and implementation of global compliance programs within their Legal Department. The role involves monitoring regulatory compliance, managing trade compliance initiatives, and collaborating on risk management and insurance-related tasks.

Machinery

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure adherence to import/export regulations and trade laws

Ensure compliance with all international trade regulations, U.S. and foreign customs laws, and manufacturing-specific import/export requirements

Analyze and record international customs and trade policy frameworks and procedures

Assist with trade compliance initiatives, ensuring ongoing follow-up, driving process enhancements, facilitating internal communications, coordinating training, and maintaining audit preparedness

Review product descriptions and technical data to identify import and export classification in accordance with government standards

Gather customs trade data from internal systems and external sources (e.g. BAAN, SAP, Sharepoint, ACE, broker portals, CBP)

Review and make determinations on entity screening results

Assist in audits and investigations related to trade compliance

Support Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) security initiatives

Ensure compliance with administrative requirements applicable to export transactions, including recordkeeping, certification, and reporting

Collaborate on enterprise risk assessments and mitigation strategies

Maintain risk registers and support internal reporting processes

Assist in managing corporate insurance policies and renewals

Evaluate third-party risk assessments to determine if further due diligence is required; request and review intelligence reports as needed

Ensure that due diligence results, assessments, and documentation are properly maintained

Support business teams with insurance-related needs and questions

Help develop and implement compliance policies and procedures

Conduct fact-finding and investigative activities including interviews, licensing reviews, data collection, analysis, and recordkeeping

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive compliance matters and implement corrective actions

Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings and recommendations

Assist in preparing and submitting voluntary disclosures

Ensure compliance with administrative requirements applicable to export transactions, including recordkeeping, certification, and reporting

Stay current on regulatory changes and industry best practices

Provide other compliance-related support as needed

Qualification

Trade ComplianceRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementCustoms Brokerage LicenseCompliance DocumentationERP SystemsAnalytical SkillsCustomer Service FocusedProactiveCommunicationOrganizational SkillsDetail-oriented

Required

Strong understanding of relevant ethics and compliance issues, laws and regulations

Strong understanding of global regulatory environments

Experience with internal audit and internal controls

Ability to develop and maintain compliance documentation

Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, International Business, or related field

At least 3 years of experience in compliance, preferably with exposure to trade compliance, risk, and insurance

Preferred

Customs brokerage license is a plus

Experience in heavy equipment, construction, or manufacturing industries

Experience with global manufacturing, sales, distribution, and shipment of goods

Knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, harmonized tariff schedules, customs valuations, duty drawbacks, customs assists, Free Trade Agreements (e.g., USMCA), and other trade agreements

Experience with ERP systems and compliance software

Familiarity with customs regulations, OFAC, EAR, and other trade-related frameworks

Company

The Manitowoc Company

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Manitowoc is a standalone cranes business, creating market leading lifting solutions and manufacturing a range of innovative products and unparalleled product support services.

Founded in 1902

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US

1001-5000 employees