Manager, Customs & Global Trade

Position Summary

Five Below is seeking a Manager, Customs & Global Trade to join our Customs & Global Trade Team. This position owns ensuring Five Below product has maximized value, is ready for import, and adheres to all import compliance rules and regulations of US Customs and Border Protection and Participating Government Agencies.

Main responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge and expertise in global trade rules, regulations, industry trends to communicate to leadership to support department strategy, vision, and growth
• Oversees all relevant import requirements are adhered to with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Partner Government Agency (PGA) regulations, appropriate tariff classification(s), ADD/CVD determination, valuation and duty breakdown, country of origin identification, IPR requirements, etc.
• Manages collaboration with vendors, factories, agents to ensure product import readiness
• Develops KPI reporting metrics for the business, escalates non-compliances, and communicates area to leadership to provide visibility, mitigate risk, avoid fines, and avoid penalties
• Partners with key merchandising stakeholders such as Product Development and Merchant teams to maximize value in supply chain
• Develops, maintains, and communicates processes as necessary with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage participation and compliance with CTPAT program to ensure all minimum-security criteria are met
• Partners with Director, Customs & Global Trade on CTPAT internal stakeholder meetings, annual security profile submission preparation, validation preparation, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of CBP regulations, PGA requirements, valuation, classification, and country of origin
• Experience with Trade Programs including FTZ and CTPAT programs
• Solid background with product classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, including experience with PGAs and sets/kits
• Ability to interpret and apply GRI(s) accurately
• Strong leader with a positive energy, attitude, and growth mindset
• Experience communicating and providing excellent customer service to stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred or equivalent experience and training directly related to the role’s responsibilities
• Analytical reporting and KPI
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience working in Global Trade Compliance or Import related field
• Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) and/or Licensed Customs Broker (LCB)
• Experience in retail industry or importing similar products
• Experience with Global Trade Management (GTM) software

Skills

• Excellent communication skills to articulate information with the appropriate audience
• Microsoft Office products (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills

Benefits

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About Five Below

Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Five Below is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please submit a request and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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