US Tech Solutions · 6 hours ago
Trade Compliance Manager
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
$50/hr - $62/hr
6+ years expUS Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. They are seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to support Global Trade, Legal, and Supply Chain Leadership in executing the global trade compliance vision and strategy. The role involves ensuring compliance with policies, conducting audits, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to maintain global trade standards.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
The Manager Import GTC, US will be responsible for ensuring existing policies and procedures are followed, and where changes are necessary, take lead in implementing the needed changes
In order to identify gaps to internal controls, this position must ensure a well-documented audit plan is in place, and where risks are identified from audit findings, that corrective actions are put in place promptly
This position will collaborate with peers in other regions to design, implement, follow and maintain global standards of Global Trade Compliance at the direction of the Sr. Manager of Global Trade Compliance
In addition to being a key liaison for internal stakeholders engaged in movement of products across international borders, this role will also be the primary point of contact for customs brokers
This will require periodic performance review to ensure the partners are delivering on all agreed upon commitments and meeting service levels targets
As part of the larger Global Trade Compliance department this role will offer team support and participate in career development opportunities
This role is embedded in a team with a global scope and focused on business activities in North America
May require up to 10% travel and occasional working sessions outside of normal business hours
Import Compliance Management
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 client’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
Team Support
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
Project Management
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
Financial Management
Identify, pursue and track/report cost saving initiative
Support ACH Draw reconciliation executed monthly
Support client’s Customs Reconciliation Program
Career Development
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 client's 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 Microsoft Office
Experience with SAP/GTS/Similar ERP and Inventory systems
Preferred
Customs Broker License
Master Customs Specialist, Certified Customs Specialist or similar
Company
US Tech Solutions
US Tech Solutions counted among the largest yet the fastest growing staffing firm; all achieved organically.
1001-5000 employees
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