Trade Compliance Manager

Essential Duties

• Assign proper harmonized tariff codes (HTS) and export control classification numbers (ECCN) to all manufactured and purchased products.
• Maintain classification database with legal references and audit notes.
• Affiliate with maintenance of Import and Export Compliance Manuals for U.S. operations.
• Collaborate with brokers to file post summary corrections or protests with U.S. Customs or the Canadian Border Service Agency as applicable.
• Determine application of Participating Government Agency (PGA) regulations for applicable HTS codes and imports.
• Drive strategic trade compliance program efficiency, including risk assessment, risk management and respond to issues that are identified.
• Ensure accurate and complete recordkeeping of all trade transactions pursuant to domestic and international trade requirements.
• Ensure Husqvarna operations are adhering to the requirements set forth in the Husqvarna Import Compliance Manual(s) and Husqvarna Export Compliance Manual(s).
• Independently and routinely conduct import and export compliance audits of day-to-day trade activities, content, documentation and record keeping.
• Interpret Customs rulings, explanatory notes, and technical product drawing to assist in assignment of proper HTS classifications.
• Manage process of qualifying finished goods and components to various free trade agreements (e.g. USMCA, AUSFTA, etc.).
• Produce compliance training materials and conduct training for internal stakeholders.
• Promote transparency, visibility and best practices in our import and export compliance processes.
• Respond to and assist with problems or questions that may come up concerning any import or export transactions or shipments.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Broad range of experience and capabilities with Customs regulations, communications and general importer/exporter customs operations.
• Required Years Of Experience: 2 Years with international business.
• Desired: U.S. Licensed Customs broker preferred.
• Preferred Education: Associate's Degree, Technical Degree, Business Administration Degree, International Trade Compliance Certification or equivalent years of experience in a Trade Compliance role.

Skills and Capabilities

• Required: Strong knowledge of international trade laws and regulations, including tariffs, trade agreements, and customs procedures.
• Required: Proficiency in performing internal audits using established methodologies.
• Required: Experience with customs entry and export/import processes and software.
• Required: Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and collaborate with different departments.
• Required: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Required: High attention to detail and integrity.
• Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Preferred: Technical aptitude manipulating data using Excel, Access, ERP platform software, SaaS software, and additional proprietary software systems.
• Preferred: Team player, self-starter, problem solver and strong critical thinking skills.