Manager/Sr. Manager Global Trade Compliance

Job Summary

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Desired Traits & Skills

Physical Requirements

Clark Associates is looking for a Senior Manager Global Trade Compliance to assist the Director of Global Trade Compliance in their robust trade compliance program. Qualified candidates will bring trade technical leadership experience to the role and be ready to roll-out a global trade compliance strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance a critical program for Clark.

• Assist 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 trade compliance program.
• Manage activities of third party Customs Brokers working on the Company’s behalf.
• Avoid trade compliance risks.
• Map processes related to import compliance and implement 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.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in global trade compliance
• Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist

Desired Traits & Skills

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