Import Manager

Date Posted:

2024-11-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX235: Richardson 1707 CityLine Bld D 1707 East CityLine Drive Building D, Richardson, TX, 75802 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.
 

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team: 

Enterprise Services Customs Operations (ESCO) has an exciting, highly visible role available for an Import Manager reporting to the Planning & Operations Senior Manager. We are seeking an experienced, motivated, flexible Manager who is comfortable in a fast-paced dynamic organization with shifting priorities who can lead our team.  This role requires a proactive individual who can achieve compliance goals through hands-on planning, education, and effective project management oversight and execution. The successful candidate will foster strong business relationships with key internal and external customers, service providers, and ESCO process leads.  The role will also include establishing and maintaining customer service goals
 

What You Will do:

• Determines import declaration organizational objectives and provide strategic guidance for compliant and timely filings.
• Establish and lead a matrixed team of remote import declaration professionals ensuring timely and compliant filings.
• Engage with sourcing and regulatory compliance lead to ensure compliance, monitoring, and performance objectives are met.
• Support Service provider import declaration monitoring.
• Support development of and report on key metrics of Operational Effectiveness across an established matrix organization.
• Lead a team on efficiency and process improvement initiatives, developing new concepts, techniques, and standards.
• Track, status, and provide reports and metrics associated with import activities.
• Support import declaration organizational policy improvements by implementing and driving adherence to procedures.
• Recommend modifications to companywide policies.
• Support development and creating of Tools and Systems to monitor the status of authorization use, shipping documents, and other underlying data/documentation for accuracy and compliance with all applicable import compliance regulations.
• Foster an inclusive & collaborative team working environment
• Mentor, train & develop team for career progression
• Act as primary resource for the import team, maintaining compliance and consistency and taking corrective action when needed
• Represent the organization for import declaration filing with internal customers and third-party service providers
• Supervise and control import declaration activities, and maintain compliance with the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and other relevant trade compliance regulations
• Identify and report to Leadership and/or other trade compliance management any potential violations of trade compliance laws and compliance violations and any incidents involving significant weaknesses in processes or procedures
• Support internal, external, and government-directed compliance audits and assessments
• Travel 15% - 20% to support leadership meetings and project support
   

Qualifications You Must Have:

• This role typically requires a Bachelor’s degree PLUS 8+ years of applicable trade experience or an advance degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience and knowledge of application of export/import trade regulations (e.g., International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Customs and Border Protection regulations, Anti-boycott Regulations, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives Regulations (BATFE) and Foreign Trade Statistics Regulations (FTSR)

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

• At least 5 years’ experience with Enterprise systems such as SAP/ITCS, as well as MS office suite of products

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master’s degree in international business or related field
• Licensed Customs Broker and or Licensing Empowered Official experience            
• Foreign Language speaking/writing skills
• Logistics in a Defense Environment experience
• Leadership experience within a shared service environment and strong organizational skills with the ability to manage, respond efficiently and effectively to time-critical issues with competing/conflicting priorities.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs and develop compliant and sustainable solutions.
• Self-starter with excellent customer relationship/interpersonal skills who can develop effective networks with internal and external customers.
• Ability to prioritize among demanding and sometimes conflicting requirements as well as Time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
   

Location/Type: Hybrid This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside near an RTX hub (Dallas TX, Tucson, AZ,).

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role: 

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite.  Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

#reempowerprogram

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.

Minimum Program Qualifications:

To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should:

∗ Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application

∗ Have prior experience in functional area of interest

∗ Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

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The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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