Samuel, Son & Co. is growing! If you're looking for a rewarding career opportunity with a family run, industry leading organization, bring your experience and motivated attitude to Samuel, Son & Co.
We are seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to join our team in the USA.
Here are some of what we have to offer:
Competitive compensation
Paid vacation and an annual bonus
Health, dental and vision insurance
401K plan with company match
Opportunity for fast advancement and career growth
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and implement import/export compliance program to comply with North American customs regulations for the US business units
Deliver cost saving and duty avoidance through the development and implementation of continuous improvement to trade process
Develop and implement trade compliance risk mitigation programs and strategies
Manage relationship with custom brokers and freight forwarders, develop broker Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and lead broker Request for Proposal
Create and implement internal and external SOP to document policies and procedures, deliver training to internal stakeholders and providers
Develop SOP for all areas of compliance, including but not limited to Valuation, Recordkeeping, Country of Origin, Broker Management, Exports and Export Filing/Reporting
Management of transactional import/export audit program and scorecard to measure broker performance, perform after action review for root cause determination and corrective actions
Conduct Quarterly Business Review (QBR) with custom brokers to evaluate performance, review compliance to broker SOP, review trends and identify continuous improvement opportunities
Develop Key Performance Indicators to capture and report import/export volumes, duty spend, cost savings, etc.
Develop and implement annual comprehensive US Customs & Border Protection (CBP) modelled audit
Develop and implement corrective actions resulting from audits, after action reviews, risk assessments or investigations
Leverage advanced technical knowledge to drive process improvement and automation
Develop and implement processes to ensure compliance with utilization of Free Trade Agreement, US Goods Return or other cost savings or duty avoidance programs, including application of Temporary Import Bond, Foreign Trade Zones, etc.
Create and execute procedures, best practices, and internal controls to ensure customs compliance to minimize risk
Create and deploy an effective compliance training program on topics such as: Valuation, Recordkeeping, Import/export compliance, Automated Export System (AES) Filing and Reporting, Broker Management, and other compliance related topics
Design and implement Annual Importer Risk Assessment to determine level of compliance, create scorecard and develop improvement plans
Primary lead for Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and CBP audits and request for information
Analyze import data to identify trends, minimize risk and cost saving/avoidance opportunities
Lead due diligence, post-acquisition assessments and other efforts to build trade compliance programs for new acquisitions
Develop program for the application and management of import/export permits and licenses, Aluminum Import Monitoring (AIM), Section 232 and 301 duties
Mentor, motivate and lead compliance team to achieve business goals and objectives, and personal growth and development
Manage performance and salary reviews for compliance team
Develop and present periodic updates to key stakeholders on import trends, import spends, cost savings, risk, and opportunities
Provide subject matter expert advice and guidance regarding all aspects of trade compliance
Develop and implement program for the management of Antidumping & Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD), Section 232 and 301 duties, Quotas, and others
Manage and communicate with CBP to resolve import issues, CF28 and CF29
Review and monitor Protests and Prior Disclosures
Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal account owner and management of ACE compliance reports
Perform assessment of Automated Export System (AES) transactions in ACE
Manage and maintain adequate US Customs Bond
Implement Automated Clearing House (ACH) for all importers
Oversee the accuracy and timelines of Importer Security Filings (ISF) and customs entries
Monitor changes in the trade and supply chain communities, identify risk and/or opportunities, communicate impact of changes in the environment to the business. Develop plans to mitigate risk
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Degree / Diploma in Law, International Business, International Trade, Supply Chain Management, or related area
Minimum 8 – 10 years progressive trade compliance experience, with at least 5 years of people leadership
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Partner Government Agencies (PGA) requirements, Federal Registry, Import/Export Licensing, Forced Labor, ACE, etc.
Advance experience with filing of Section 232 Exclusion request
Experience in development and implementation of CBP modelled audit
Established hands-on experience in dealing with CBP and other customs authorities
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Partner Government Agencies (PGA) requirements, Federal Registry, import/export licensing, Forced Labor, ACE, etc.
Must be able to actively lead/participate in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures to detect and mitigate risk
Ability to communicate at all levels within government departments
Proven hands-on experience in the development and implementation of trade compliance programs to mitigate risk, improve efficiency, and streamline processes
Proven hands-on experience and understanding of tariff interpretation, classifications, and special provisions, import and export compliance, preferential trade programs, import/export licensing
Experience with the development and deployment of trade compliance automation tools such as Amber Road, SAP GTS, or Oracle GTM
Expert knowledge of Quotas, AD/CVD, Section 232, 301 and other duties
Established ability to identify and research issues, communicate finding, recommend solutions, and implement approved recommendations
Hands-on experience with self-filing of reconciliation, petitions, duty drawbacks and prior disclosures
Developed ability to interact effectively with, and gain the co-operation of others at all levels of an organization
Prior hands-on experience with the development, creation and implementation of policies and procedures
Ability to effectively communicate with trade compliance and non-trade compliance groups
Must be able to use critical thinking to solve complex problems
Agile, Project Management and Project Leader training (Beneficial)
Software Knowledge:
Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (i.e., Microsoft D365, SAP, and Oracle) would be beneficial
Proven ability to work with Information Technology group and/or technology software to implement controls, automate processes and bridge the gap between customs requirements and local ERP systems
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, Power-point, Power BI
Leadership Competencies:
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Astute sense of urgency
Driven to solve problems with limited information
Easily gains the cooperation of individuals internally and externally
Works well under pressure
Effectively manages multiple deadlines/priorities in a fast-paced environment
