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
