PRI Global · 7 hours ago
Trade Compliance Manager
PRI Global is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to oversee global trade compliance policies and procedures. The role involves managing audits, developing corrective action plans, and facilitating collaboration with various departments to ensure compliance with import regulations.
Responsibilities
Support development of Global Trade Compliance Related policies and procedures
Implement, maintain and manage corrective actions to ensure existing policies and procedures are followed
Provide oversight of Hershey’s Trade compliance Self-Testing Plan (STP), including quarterly audits, review of the “risk areas” identified in the STP and preparation of the Annual Notification Letter (ANL)
Participate in Audit of US import transactions to test health of global trade compliance program and 3rd party performance (customs brokers, carriers, etc.…). Audit activities should be aligned with standards set forth in the Department Principles, Rules & Tools document, Importer Self-Assessment standards and address standard testing elements and country specific requirements with a focus on three parameters: Completeness, Availability and Accuracy
Develop and implement corrective action plans to bridge identified gaps as a result of audit findings
Conduct periodic reviews of appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and scorecards with Compliance and Operations stakeholders Report out detailed assessment of transaction testing elements to identify errors and risk areas to management and leadership
Manage relationships with key third party partners supported global trade compliance and operations
Facilitate collaboration primarily with Global Trade Operations and other departments as appropriate
Maintain department Principles, Rules & Tools, including periodic review and update
Support with the development and implementation of trainings for Global Trade compliance
Drive effective import compliance procedures to mitigate compliance risk, minimize customs & PGA delays and streamline workflows
Support cross-functional teams engaged in projects that fall within scope of global trade; this requires participation in committees, projects and ad hoc meetings to educate the internal stakeholders on import requirements that may impact their commercial initiatives
Identify, pursue and track/report cost saving initiative
Support ACH Draw reconciliation executed monthly
Support Hershey’s Customs Reconciliation Program
Develop annual goals, participate in cross-training, define and supporting own career path and succession planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Logistics, Operations, Business Admin or related field
Minimum of 6 years of industry experience
Demonstrated experience providing import compliance subject matter expertise
Strong understanding of operations, trade compliance programs and global customs requirements applicable to Hershey product portfolio
Strong initiative and change management skills
Able to present professional and technical materials to different audiences
Strong attention to details, analytical, math and problem-solving skills
Interpersonal communication skills, relationship management collaboration skills
Working knowledge of effective import compliance practices, Importer Self Assessment Program
Working knowledge of SAP/GTS and associated Master Data Management
Working knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Code Classification, Country of Origin Verification, Free Trade Agreements applicable in North America
Working knowledge of Valuation, Incoterms, Related Parties
Working knowledge of diverse types of PGA requirements, FSVP and others as they relate to Food & Machinery
Experience with technology including Microsoft Office
Experience with SAP/GTS/Similar ERP and Inventory systems
Preferred
Customs Broker License
Master Customs Specialist, Certified Customs Specialist or similar
Company
PRI Global
PRI Global provides business intelligence, cyber security, IoT, analytics, physical security and cloud services.