Manager/Sr. Manager Global Trade Compliance

Job Summary

Clark Associates is seeking a Senior Manager Global Trade Compliance to join their robust trade compliance program. The ideal candidate will bring trade technical leadership experience and be ready to develop and implement a global trade compliance strategy.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development and implementation of a global trade compliance strategy.
• Provide direction and strategic guidance to key stakeholders on global trade and compliance.
• Analyze trade-related data to identify trends, areas for process improvement, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.
• Establish metrics and reporting to provide visibility to senior leaders and measure the effectiveness of the trade compliance program.
• Manage activities of third-party Customs Brokers working on the Company's behalf.
• Assist in mapping processes related to import compliance and implementing new processes to improve efficiency, risk, and communication between departments.
• Assist in trade compliance reviews and audits, recommending and implementing improvements to close gaps.
• Maintain expertise in global trade laws, pending legislation, and industry trends.
• Partner with procurement and sourcing professionals on matters of country of origin and Free Trade Agreements.
• Analyze compliance metrics and report to senior management on trends and improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all import/export laws and regulations.
• Develop strategic relationships with Product Development, Global Sourcing, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Business Stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Remote Work Qualifications

• Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection.
• Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
• A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free.
• The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
• A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
• The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
• Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, or WY).

Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in global trade compliance.

Education

• This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

• Self Starter
• Critical Thinking and Decision Maker
• Sound Judgment
• Humility