Americas Global Trade Compliance Supervisor

Watts Water Technologies•North Andover, MA

4d•$104,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This highly motivated, detail-oriented and data-driven individual will be part of the Global Trade Compliance Team and will be responsible for the daily management of the Watts’ global trade compliance program. This position is responsible for supervision of the Americas Global Trade Compliance Specialist. This position reports to the Global Trade Compliance Manager. This role is hybrid or remote, depending on candidate location.

Requirements

Knowledge of U.S. and Canada Customs’ import and export laws and regulations
Knowledge of U.S. and Canada antidumping duties, laws and regulations
Experience with Free Trade Agreements including USMCA, GSP
Ability to interface with all Watts’ internal departments
Capability to represent the company with regards to all import/export-related government agencies and external consultants when required
Ability to coordinate and deliver project goals and objectives within a defined time period in a cross-functional environment
Ability to be proactive in recognizing and adjusting to shifting priorities
Self-motivated and directed, capable of operating semi-autonomously
Excellent oral and written communication skills
P.C. experience and skills, specifically EXCEL, WORD, and Outlook
BA/BS with 4 to 5 years relevant import/export operational and compliance experience
Proficient in English; additional languages a plus

Responsibilities

Manage the Americas’ portion of the Watts’ imports/exports program, to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Liaise with local Customs officials as needed, to facilitate the movement of goods
Manage the daily import/export activity for the Americas region
Manage and maintain the global Watts’ product dictionary to include HTS, ADD/CVD, ECCN, materials etc.
Prepare internal monthly Customs reports
Analyze and manage the daily exceptions, to define root cause and corrective actions
Review and publish the Americas’ vendor shipping instructions and customs broker SOP
Manage the export program to include export controls, diversion risk
Participate in and support projects as necessary
Prepare and file any post entry corrections with applicable Customs offices
Review any new Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Cases (ADD/CVD) and determine if Watts’ goods are covered, maintaining all information in Tradeflow and master data spreadsheet of results
Provide training to business units on trade topics as necessary