Manager, Import Trade Control

Manager, Import Trade Control

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UCT is looking for a talented Manager, Trade Control to join us!

The Import Trade Control Manager is responsible for ensuring organization's import activities comply with all applicable United States import regulations, and UCT internal policies. This role oversees import operations, manages relationships with UCT customs brokers, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and develops strategies to optimize import processes while mitigating compliance risks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Compliance Management :
• Ensure adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations.
• Maintain and update import compliance policies and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on import operations.
• Tariff Expertise :
• Serve as the resident expert on all U.S. tariffs with applicable countries, what tariff codes apply to what products, and Semiconductor, USMCA and other exemptions.
• Operational Oversight :
• Oversee import documentation, classification, valuation, and country of origin determinations.
• Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers.
• Direct the team to review entries to ensure errors are corrected by broker.
• Guide the team on PSC.
• Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., procurement, legal, logistics) to ensure smooth import operations.
• People Management :
• Manage Trade Compliance Specialists.
• Risk Mitigation & Audits :
• Conduct internal audits and assessments of import transactions.
• Lead corrective actions and process improvements based on audit findings.
• Respond to inquiries and investigations from U.S. customs authorities.
• Strategic Initiatives :
• Support duty drawback programs and Foreign-Trade Zone.
• Collaborate on global trade projects and initiatives.
• Training & Communication :
• Provide training to internal stakeholders on import compliance topics.
• Primary point of contact for import-related issues and guidance.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Educational / Certification Requirement :

Work Experience :

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Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.

UCT offers an excellent benefits package to all full-time employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.