Assistant Global Trade Advisor - Operations

Caterpillar • Peoria, IL

370d • $165,960 - $248,880

About The Position

The Assistant Global Trade Advisor for Operations at Caterpillar is responsible for leading the Trade Operations Program, focusing on compliance and regulatory activities related to importing and exporting goods. This role involves overseeing a team of experts in trade compliance, ensuring adherence to regulations, and defining the strategic roadmap for the trade function to support commercial growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Typically requires a minimum of 12 years related experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, relationship management, and project management skills.
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred, or a track record of increased responsibility in customs management if not licensed.
• Experience or knowledge of Customs enforcement processes.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the company, including senior leadership.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines and expertise in developing compliant processes.
• Ability to act quickly and decisively in complex scenarios.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing and managing an effective Global Trade Management system.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Caterpillar's Trade Operations Program, including classification and Free Trade Agreements.
• Oversee trade compliance and regulatory activities associated with importing and exporting goods.
• Create and execute a strategic vision for compliance and lead strategic projects related to trade compliance.
• Identify optimization opportunities related to free trade agreement preferential duty treatment and other tariff programs.
• Educate and implement standards in the organization regarding trade compliance.
• Analyze import and export activity reports and metrics, reporting on trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Customs and Border agencies to facilitate trade in global markets.
• Lead and develop a multi-national team of trade compliance professionals.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree