Key Responsibilities:

As Trade & Customs Operations Lead, you will partner closely with all internal business partners engaged in cross-border trade to enable them to move fast, compliantly and efficiently. In partnership with Legal, Tax and Finance

Serve as the primary point of contact for trade operations, including partnership with internal stakeholders, counsel, and customs brokers
Facilitate day-to-day import/export activities and assess accurate documentation for cross-border shipments
Monitor trade compliance inquiries by governmental enforcement agencies for resolution and root cause analysis
Determine HTS and ECCN classifications and maintain required documentation
Monitor compliance through assessments
Support internal/external audits and post-entry reviews
Develop and implement corrective actions for any compliance gaps
Coordinate, obtain and manage Support Manage the collection of information and preparation of export/import licenses and permits
Drive efficiencies in operations and within the program. Support global trade compliance programs and initiatives including Trade Preference programs, new product introduction efforts, country expansion strategies and development of cross-functional relationships. Willingness to do all necessary tasks to get the job done.

Qualifications:

8+ years experience in global trade compliance related roles, with emphasis on US jurisdiction
4-year university degree in business, law, economics, finance or related discipline
Demonstrated experience with trade compliance related routines e.g. HTS and ECCN Classification, determining and supporting the Trade Compliance requirements of cross-border movements of goods
Demonstrated experience with US and Customs Regulations and Export Control regulations (under the Export Administration Regulations)
Proven track record to work with minimal supervision in fast paced, cross-functional, and global environment
Willingness to travel as required

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-graduate degree in business, law, economics, finance or related discipline
Experience with USMCA / IMMEX tax exemption compliance Mexico entries commodities
Experience managing export classification programs
Customs broker license

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