SPECTRAFORCE · 4 hours ago
Trade Compliance Manager
SPECTRAFOR is seeking a Manager Import GTC to support Global Trade, Legal, and Supply Chain Leadership in executing a global trade compliance vision and strategy. The role involves ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, conducting audits, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and customs brokers to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency.
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 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 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 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
Effective import compliance practices, Importer Self Assessment Program
SAP/GTS and associated Master Data Management
Harmonized Tariff Code Classification, Country of Origin Verification, Free Trade Agreements applicable in North America
Valuation, Incoterms, Related Parties
Diverse types of PGA requirements, FSVP and others as they relate to Food & Machinery
Microsoft Office
SAP/GTS/Similar ERP and Inventory systems
Preferred
Customs Broker License
Master Customs Specialist, Certified Customs Specialist or similar
Company
SPECTRAFORCE
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Funding
Current Stage
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