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Director Global Trade Compliance

Director Global Trade Compliance

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting FirmHigh Point, NC, US
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Client : An industry leader in premium packaging, combining creativity and sustainability to support iconic brands worldwide.

Job Title : Director Global Trade Compliance

Location : High Point, North Carolina (Onsite)

Job Description :

  • This is a leadership position responsible for the development, implementation, and management of procedures, policies, and activities associated with global trade.
  • The Director Global Trade Compliance is responsible for creating and administering import and export programs in a manner consistent with company policies, government regulations, and all applicable laws.
  • Our client has a global import and export footprint, including North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Oversee and coordinate the management of import and export functions in a manner sufficient to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies of government agencies.
  • Act as an official designated representative to liaise with US Customs and Border Protection, the US Department of Commerce (Census), other US government agencies, and foreign agencies involved with import / export matters.
  • Serve as key point of contact to communicate global trade matters to senior leadership and internal counsel.
  • Develop and maintain programs to ensure global customs compliance, including service provider selection and management, database development, audit programs, and recordkeeping initiatives.
  • Direct and oversee the global trade compliance department by providing strategic direction to trade department staff, ensuring personnel have resources and systems in place to properly execute responsibilities.
  • Create and execute training content to effectively maintain skill and knowledge level of personnel involved in import and export activities.
  • Determine and maintain proper classifications, valuation, country of origin marking, and entry procedures on imported materials.
  • Receive and coordinate responses to all government inquiries, notices, and audits.
  • Lead the development and management of HTS classification databases, country of origin determination, ADD / CVD, and partner government agency matters.
  • Develop and oversee brokerage and service provider RFP processes.
  • Structure and oversee the use of special customs procedures including duty drawback, temporary importation bonds, bonded warehouse activity, carnets, and foreign trade zones.

    • Qualifications :

  • BS / BA degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 7 years of trade compliance experience including significant global experience.
  • Licensed Customs Broker.
  • Subject matter expert in HTS classification, valuation, and country of origin matters.
  • Broad leadership and at least 5 years of people management experience.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including effective communication with cross-functional business partners and leaders.
  • Knowledge of global trade management platforms and systems, including system implementation experience.
  • Demonstrated background in brokerage and service provider review and selection.
  • Action-oriented and customer-focused, with a drive to provide highest quality service to internal and external partners.
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