Manager Trade Compliance Import Operations

Connexzia • Full-time • Remote • $90k - $120k / year • 4m ago

The Manager Trade Compliance is responsible for ongoing development, administration and operations of Generac Power Systems Import / Export compliance and operations in addition to facilitation of all global compliance standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversight of the Import Operations Team
Ensure company adherence to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 19 Customs
Create, standardize, implement and maintain import and export SOPs with manuals
Provide subject matter expertise on US Customs matters to organization and business units
Maintain SAP data integrity of Country of Origin (COO), HTS, ECCN and similar
Lead the Corporate Governance of key Import programs like Customs Brokers, Transaction Testing & Self-audits, FTAs, Assist Reporting, Reconciliation, Tariffs, FTZ operations, etc while maintaining highest standards of compliance
Conduct regular import training with functional groups and units involved with Import matters
Advise and update leadership on changes to trade laws and regulations
Maintain, deploy and conduct import/export training curriculum for Generac and subsidiaries.
Ensure documentation retention and procedures are accessible and documented
Participate in leadership meetings to create awareness and requirements for conducting business in global arena
Present risk assessments on continual basis identifying gaps in the trade compliance programs
Facilitate monthly and quarterly risk matrix reviews showing mitigation progress on flagged risks
Designs and directs the work of the team. Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team.
Manages performance recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.
Support daily activities around imports and exports as needed (commercial documentation, troubleshooting and similar).
Act as escalation for complex trade scenarios.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
3 years progressive trade compliance experience
3 years previous supervisory level experience, project management and/or responsibility for critical initiatives
Ability to travel domestically and internationally <10%

Preferred Skills:

Licensed Customs Broker

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Strong knowledge of U.S. Trade regulations.
Knowledge of manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
Knowledge, understanding and interpretation of traffic and customs rules and regulations.
Strong skills in Word, Excel, Power Point, and multiple business applications.
Commercial and financial knowledge, particularly in transportation and logistics costs and regulations.
Good financial, analytical and negotiation skills.
Ability to identify and resolve high complexity process/system problems using financial, analytical, and/or statistical models.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Great Reasons to work for Generac:

Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
Many employee activities
Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day 6 Labor Day)
Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
Product loan and discount programs

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.