Government Jobs in West Palm Beach, FL

Import Manager

The Import Manager is responsible for managing, analyzing and coordinating all U.S. imports while ensuring full compliance with all US and International regulatory standards.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Ensure full organizational compliance with all applicable global trade regulations and requirements.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain communication, in-person training, and guidance across the organization on import compliance topics.
• Establish and maintain standardized and accurate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and duty rates across all company facilities.
• Oversee and manage the end-to-end import process, including supplier engagement, documentation review, customs entry, clearance, delivery, and timely closure of Temporary Importation Under Bond programs.
• Administer and manage tariff refund and duty recovery processes, ensuring tracking, accurate submissions and timely follow-up with relevant authorities or brokers.
• Develop and implement import strategies that align with organizational objectives, mitigate risk, and enhance overall supply chain and customer efficiency.
• Monitor, interpret, and ensure adherence to all applicable import laws and regulatory changes.
• Manage and maintain ACE (Automated Commercial Environment) importer accounts for all U.S. company sites, ensuring data integrity and compliance with CBP requirements.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with Customs brokers, freight forwarders, and relevant government agencies.
• Analyze import-related data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational improvement and cost savings.
• Conduct quarterly ACE audits and annual (or more frequent, as required) site-level compliance audits to verify adherence to regulatory and internal requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience including at least 5 years dealing with Supply Chain/Logistics, HTS classification, import/Customs clearance of significant scope and complexity within similar operating environment, ACE reports.
• Experience and familiarity with terminology and processes in Defense, Aerospace and/or Gas Turbine Component manufacturing is highly desired.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable results in global supply chain and logistics performance.
• Strong knowledge of the global import regulatory environment, including U.S. Customs regulations and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), with practical experience applying regulatory requirements in a business setting.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to travel to Chromalloy sites approximately 25% travel.

This position may require work hours outside of the regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs. This may include work during evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Additional work hours are assigned based on business requirements. Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The salary range for this position reflects a broad spectrum of experience levels. Individual compensation within the range is determined by multiple factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, job related skills, internal equity, and market conditions. We evaluate each candidate individually to ensure fair and competitive pay decisions.

Due to government regulation only US persons (U.S. citizen, U.S. naturalized citizen, U.S. permanent resident, holder of U.S. approved political asylee or refugee status) may be considered for this role.

Chromalloy participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Any offer of employment will also be conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen in accordance with company policy and applicable federal and state regulations.

Chromalloy is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disabled.