Trade Compliance Analyst, Contract

Job Summary

This position will provide internal consulting and advanced customs technical knowledge for the US. The incumbent is expected to develop and deliver continuous improvement programs and strategies to drive enhanced Trade / Customs Compliance risk mitigation and cost avoidance. This position will influence Leaders in Legal, Supply, and Commercial, to drive compliance.

Responsibilities

The incumbent is expected to be the primary interface between freight forwarders, Government agencies, customs brokers and designated company affiliates in regard to trade compliance. This person will be responsible for the following key areas : Expert knowledge of, & ability to design programs to comply with laws and regulations related to trade compliance business activity in their region, must be proficient working with, and the requirements of, trade authorities in the US and their region, must be proficient working with compliance software and SAP; strategic trade programs such as duty drawback and free trade agreements, audits of import and export processes and documentation, license determination, application of cross border taxes, recordkeeping, valuation, and classification of internationally shipped goods.

Develop Compliance Controls

• Design and Implement company import / export compliance program within the designated segment / country(s) - activities may include, but are not limited to, creation and implementation of programs to comply with customs and other government regulations within the US, valuation reviews, tariff classification, duty and cost avoidance, assist tracking, Security programs (C-TPAT) and roll-out and training of associates on new trade policies. Conduct complex customs-related research and analysis, using substantial understanding of customs practices and procedures with minimal input from line managers.
• Deliver savings and cost avoidance for the company by ideating and implementing continuous improvements to trade processes and risk mitigation.
• Manage relationships with customs brokers and freight forwarders. Act as primary business stakeholder and collaborate with the company Commercial on brokerage sourcing initiatives. Leads reviews of Broker performance periodically.
• Develop and implement processes to ensure compliance with FTA programs or other duty / cost avoidance programs including Foreign Trade Zones or other initiatives.
• Ensure eligibility and record retention requirements are met.
• Communicate new requirements to company associates via training, newsletters, and SOP creation.
• Perform compliance, risk and duty analyses for new trade lanes and provide data to business.
• Maintain current knowledge and act as subject matter export for retaliatory duties and changing regulations with respect to Customs, providing reporting to the business on potential impacts and mitigation strategies.

Audit

Writing Policies

Operations

Job Specifications / Qualifications

Education & Professional Qualifications

Knowledge / Experience

Minimum 6-7 years progressive experience in complex CPG, legal, or consulting environments.

Skills

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