Sr. Manager, Global Trade Compliance

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The position is responsible for supporting the Sr. Director of Global Trade & Customs in ensuring company’s processes, internal controls and reporting are compliant with European Customs and other government agencies requirements. The position will also provide international compliance support regarding country of origin marking, product valuation, tariff classification, duties paid, product compliance, etc. and continuously assess potential compliance risks and opportunities.

The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Trade & Customs Compliance to…

Develop and roll-out a best in class customs compliance and risk mitigation program

Focus on building a program for ensuring compliance with applicable trade laws and regulations, as well communicating these requirements to internal and external partners.

Review and update polices and manuals as needed

Develop and deliver training on Trade Compliance topics as needed to internal and external partners

Conduct periodic reviews of controls and documentation

Collaborate with colleagues in US and abroad on various compliance topics

Leverage trade compliance and optimization software tools to support trade function like Product classifications, global trade content, tariff analyzer, DPS, and FTA modules

Communicate and maintain oversight with Customs Brokers and other agents

Identify opportunities to streamline, harmonize and support roll-out of compliance best practices

Provide commercially focused advice on all aspects of customs/import taxes relating to the group’s international supply chain

Support business development and other projects like Brexit, bonded warehouses, providing advice and solutions in respect of customs/import taxes

Management of audits, applications for rulings and other negotiations with customs authorities

Proactively identify opportunities to reduce customs/import tax costs, mitigate risks and improve cash flow and cash management strategies

Increase knowledge and awareness for the region on global customs/import taxes including providing technical guidance and training

Support product compliance and regulatory affairs issues to drive our global lifestyle strategy

Partner on all regulatory affairs matters and product compliance with teams to ensure OGA requirements are addressed and compliance standards applied consistently across Europe.

Act as the conduit for the flow of information between Legal, Quality, Finance, Logistics and relevant business partners to ensure other trade compliance matters such as product labeling, country of origin marking, quality standards, product safety standards, and rules covering testing of product are complied with.

Monitor and disseminate new and changing product compliance laws and regulations.

Maintain global repository of OGA requirements by category and agency to enable growth, ensure regulatory compliance, and reduce supply chain disruption

Support the Vice President of Global Trade Services on various projects, as needed

Conduct research on various trade topics

Support long-term strategic initiatives

Work cross-functionally and divisionally to drive global trade agenda

The accomplished individual will possess…

5+ years of experience within industry or Big 4 with extensive knowledge of customs and indirect taxes applicable to global supply chains

Working knowledge of WTO, regional and local import tariff rules and practices together with working knowledge of other taxes payable on the shipment of tangible goods (e.g. import VAT)

Practical experience of customs/import tax valuation and compliance processes, from extraction of data and preparation of documentation to the handling of disputes

Sound commercial awareness and understanding of business drivers

Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize personal workload

Self-starter with ability to work effectively in multicultural, international teams focused on identifying practical solutions

Excellent English writing and speaking skills (Spanish speaking a plus) with the ability to present complex subject matter clearly and succinctly

Our Competencies for All Employees

Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.

Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.

Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Perseverance: Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; seldom gives up before finishing, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.

Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

Our Competencies for All People Managers

Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.

Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Managerial Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.

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