Manager, Import Compliance

About the Role

Manages the company-wide U.S. Import Compliance Program, including development, deployment, training, and compliance monitoring. Oversees day-to-day compliance operations, including developing and administering import practices and compliance programs, interfacing with U.S. Customs and other government agencies, customs brokers, and other service providers. Supports international sourcing activities by providing expertise in U.S. trade regulations and Customs requirements. Provides support in daily operations of the Import Department and communicates information to appropriate internal departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate classification, marking, country of origin, and admissibility information to internal business units and outside service providers to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations and other trade requirements.
• Oversee the “Pre-Purchase Review Program” with FD merchant groups.
• Conduct daily audits and reviews of import purchase order activity, communicating all discrepancies to merchants, service providers, and other internal business units.
• Conduct daily review of the status of all incoming shipments, interacting with U.S. Customs, customs brokers, and other parties as appropriate.
• Review Customs entries to determine that goods were properly entered according to U.S. Customs and other government agencies.
• Develop and maintain a process for retrieving entries received from brokers for review purposes and for retrieval of the results of the review.
• Report discrepancies and action plans resulting from entry reviews to the Director on a weekly basis.
• Ensure discrepancies requiring corrective action are addressed in accordance with procedures.
• Manage all interactions with U.S. Customs, Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, etc., including Binding Rulings, Requests for Information, Notices of Redelivery, Notices of Action, Post Entry Revisions, and Administrative Protests.
• Conduct quarterly meetings with U.S. Customs’ port Commodity Specialists Teams concerning FD import activity.
• Oversee the Company’s participation in the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism.
• Provide general support for all daily import logistics operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in international logistics and trade regulations, with an emphasis on imports and U.S. Customs regulations and procedures.
• Clear understanding of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, including General Rules of Interpretation and Explanatory Notes.
• U.S. Customs broker license, required.
• Superior written and verbal skills in English.
• Excellent PC skills.

Schedule

Full time

510 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320