Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings

for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must only include sections when posting has real specific content. The posting includes: Who We Are (company description) maybe not needed as heading? The instruction: use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. So we need sections: maybe "About the role" (Job Summary), "Responsibilities", "Qualifications" (maybe combine Required and Preferred?), "Skills"? The posting includes Required Qualifications, Preferred Qualifications, Leadership Competencies, Why Kontoor Brands? (benefits). Also there is "Who We Are" but that's company overview; could be part of About the role? Probably we can include "About the role" covering Job Summary and maybe Who We Are? But they said do not repeat job title as heading; we can have About the role heading with content from Job Summary and maybe Who We Are? However "Who We Are" is about company, not role. Could be omitted? The instruction: include a section ONLY when posting has real, specific content for it. So we need to decide which sections have content. We have: - Job Summary: content about role. That's suitable for "About the role". - Responsibilities: multiple bullet points; we can put under

Responsibilities

with

• . - Required Qualifications: content; could be under

  Qualifications

  (maybe separate Required and Preferred? but we can combine). They said prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could have one Qualifications section containing both required and preferred? But we need to preserve all substantive info; we can list required and preferred as sub-lists or paragraphs. - Leadership Competencies: could be under

  Skills

  maybe? Or separate section? They said Skills heading possible. We'll put leadership competencies under Skills. - Why Kontoor Brands? includes benefits, parental leave, flexible Fridays, tuition reimbursement, discounts, etc. That's benefits. So we can have

  Benefits

  . - Pay and Schedule: not mentioned; omit. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits. We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present. Now format: Use

  for each heading. Then content: For About the role, we can put

  with Job Summary text (maybe also include Who We Are? but that's company description; could be included as part of About the role? Might be okay). However "Who We Are" is not about the role; but we could still include it as part of About the role? Might be considered filler? The instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include Who We Are content somewhere. Could be a separate section like "About the company" but not in allowed headings list. But we could put it under About the role? Might be misrepresenting. However the allowed headings list is examples, not strict? It says use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies we should use those headings when appropriate. Could we add another heading like "About Kontoor Brands"? Not in list but maybe allowed? The instruction: "use

  for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." The e.g. suggests those are examples, not exhaustive. But they also say "include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it". So we could add a heading like "About Kontoor Brands" if we want. However they'd prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. Adding another section may be okay. But to be safe, we can incorporate Who Are into About the role paragraph as introductory context. That preserves info. Thus About the role

  includes both Who We Are and Job Summary. Now Responsibilities: we need to list bullet points. The responsibilities are many paragraphs; we can break into

  • each bullet. We need to preserve all substantive information; we must not omit any details. So we need to include each responsibility point. Let's extract responsibilities sections: From the posting: "Responsibilities Trade Compliance Leadership and Strategy Act as a senior SME in multiple Trade Compliance disciplines, including Imports, Exports, and Special Programs (such as FTZ, Drawback, First Sale, and Free Trade Agreements), and Supply Chain Security (such as CTPAT). Bridge operational trade compliance execution with strategic business objectives. Develop and maintain trade compliance frameworks, governance processes, internal protocols, and controls. Advise management on high-risk customs and trade compliance issues and develop mitigation strategies and corrective action plans. Proactively identify regulatory risks and implement preventative compliance protocols. Influence sourcing, procurement, and supply chain strategies through trade compliance expertise and duty optimization opportunities. Serve as a trusted advisor across Logistics, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Sourcing, and Distribution Center Operations. Compliance Operations Liaise with customs brokers and government agencies to ensure import and export compliance. Ensure accurate product classification and tariff assignments under the HTSUS and Canadian Customs Tariff. Conduct frequent post-entry audits and monitor customs transactions for compliance. Support standardization and harmonization of trade compliance processes across business operations. Maintain customs records and documentation in accordance with applicable requirements. Create, analyze, and manage import and export trade-data reports from ACE, CARM, and other sources. Define, maintain, analyze, and communicate compliance KPIs and KCIs. Process Improvement and Automation Lead automation initiatives and workflow improvements to increase compliance efficiency and reduce manual processes. Standardize and optimize trade compliance procedures across the organization. Drive continuous improvement projects focused on compliance effectiveness, operational efficiency, and cost reduction. Serve as SME for trade compliance system enhancements, implementations, troubleshooting, and process optimization. Savings and Special Programs Lead major duty-savings and cost-avoidance programs, including Foreign Trade Zones, Duty Drawback, First Sale, Free Trade Agreements, and other customs optimization initiatives. Identify and implement opportunities that reduce customs duties, fees, and trade-related costs while maintaining compliance. Assist Logistics and Customs Compliance Management with strategic projects that improve efficiency, compliance, and cost performance. External Engagement Research, interpret, and communicate evolving trade regulations in the United States and Canada. Represent Kontoor Brands in discussions with Customs authorities, regulatory agencies, and industry organizations. Participate in trade associations, government outreach initiatives, and industry working groups as needed. Support customs audits, government inquiries, validations, and compliance reviews. Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing Serve as a structured mentor and advisor to trade compliance team members and business partners without direct-report responsibility. Provide training, guidance, and best practices on customs and trade compliance matters. Promote continuous learning and regulatory awareness across the organization. Perform other duties as required or assigned by the Trade Compliance Manager." We need to include all these as list items. Could group under subheadings? But we only have
    • . We could just make each sentence a list item. That's a lot but okay. Now Qualifications: Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications. Required Qualifications list: - 7+ years of progressive Trade Compliance experience, including direct interaction with Customs authorities and oversight of compliance programs. - Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. - Active Customs Broker License (CBL) required. - Demonstrated expertise in at least two Trade Compliance functional areas, such as Import Compliance, Export Compliance, FTZ, Duty Drawback, First Sale, Free Trade Agreements, or CTPAT. - In-depth knowledge of U.S. and Canadian customs and trade compliance regulations. - Working knowledge of product classification, import compliance, and export compliance. - Experience developing compliance processes, controls, protocols, and mitigation plans. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, risk-assessment, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. - Ability to work collaboratively in a customer-focused environment and adjust proactively to shifting priorities. - Ability to complete assignments accurately and within specified time frames with minimal supervision and direction. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Power BI, and SharePoint. Preferred Qualifications: - Footwear and apparel industry experience and/or experience working for an importer. - SAP Finance or broader ERP-system experience. - Experience with ACE, CARM, Integration Point, SAP, or similar trade compliance platforms. - Demonstrated success leading compliance automation, process improvement, and cost-savings initiatives. Leadership Competencies Expected For This Role: list of competencies. We could put these under Skills section. Skills: list leadership competencies. Now Benefits: from Why Kontoor Brands? paragraph. We need to capture: comprehensive benefit package, competitive benefits program providing choice and flexibility, resources to support physical, emotional, social, financial wellbeing, benefits like discounts on apparel, four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, Tuition Reimbursement, workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and sense of belonging, global workforce of high-performing teams. We'll put as
      • items. Now ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO etc. Not present. Now produce HTML fragment. We'll structure:

        About the role

        Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world’s most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler®, Lee® and Helly Hansen®. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders. Kontoor Brands is seeking a proactive and highly experienced Senior Trade Compliance Specialist to ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian Customs regulations and trade laws while serving as a strategic advisor to the business. This role will oversee one or more functional areas of Trade Compliance, including Import Compliance, Export Compliance, Supply Chain Security, and Special Programs, while serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in multiple areas. The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist bridges day-to-day compliance execution with long-term trade strategy, driving regulatory compliance, operational excellence, cost savings, and risk mitigation across the organization. This position will lead major trade compliance initiatives, develop processes and governance frameworks, influence sourcing and supply chain decisions, and represent Kontoor Brands in industry and government forums. While this position has no direct reports, it serves as a structured mentor and advisor to team members and business stakeholders, providing guidance on complex compliance matters and strategic trade initiatives.

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        Qualifications

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