Strong understanding of operations, trade compliance programs and global customs requirements applicable to client’s product portfolio
Requirements:
Ensure existing policies and procedures are followed and lead changes when necessary
Establish and maintain a documented audit plan and implement corrective actions to address audit findings
Collaborate with regional peers to design, implement, and maintain global standards of Global Trade Compliance under the direction of the Sr. Manager of Global Trade Compliance
Serve as primary point of contact for customs brokers and internal stakeholders engaged in movement of products across international borders, including monitoring performance against service levels
Job description
Duration: 10 Month contract Shift: Standard working hours. Hybrid at Hershey, PA or Remote, US.
Job Description:
The primary function of the Manager Import GTC, US is to support Global Trade, Legal and the greater Supply Chain Leadership in the streamlining and execution of client’s overall global trade compliance vision & strategy. The vision is a dynamic global program that maximizes the advantages of international trade while establishing strong internal controls to mitigate risks that may jeorpadise a strong regulatory compliance posture.
Responsibilities:
The Manager Import GTC, US will be responsible for ensuring existing policies and procedures are followed, and where changes are necessary, take lead in implementing the needed changes.
In order to identify gaps to internal controls, this position must ensure a well-documented audit plan is in place, and where risks are identified from audit findings, that corrective actions are put in place promptly.
This position will collaborate with peers in other regions to design, implement, follow and maintain global standards of Global Trade Compliance at the direction of the Sr. Manager of Global Trade Compliance.
In addition to being a key liaison for internal stakeholders engaged in movement of products across international borders, this role will also be the primary point of contact for customs brokers.
This will require periodic performance review to ensure the partners are delivering on all agreed upon commitments and meeting service levels targets.
As part of the larger Global Trade Compliance department this role will offer team support and participate in career development opportunities.
This role is embedded in a team with a global scope and focused on business activities in North America.
May require up to 10% travel and occasional working sessions outside of normal business hours.
Summary of Major duties:
Import Compliance Management
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 client’s 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.
Team Support
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
Project Management
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
Financial Management
Identify, pursue and track/report cost saving initiative.
Support ACH Draw reconciliation executed monthly.
Support client’s Customs Reconciliation Program
Career Development
Develop annual goals, participate in cross-training, define and supporting own career path and succession planning
Education Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Operations, Business Admin or related field
Customs Broker License (Preferred)
Master Customs Specialist, Certified Customs Specialist or similar (Preferred)
Strong understanding of operations, trade compliance programs and global customs requirements applicable to client’s 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
Working knowledge of:
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
Experience with technology:
Microsoft Office
SAP/GTS/Similar ERP and Inventory systems
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