Compliance Team Leader - Classification

Buckland•Port Huron, MI

17d

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing a professional team, processes, and systems while meeting and exceeding client expectations. This individual will engage in client-facing interaction, conduct professional communication within the organization and government representatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or International Business or similar discipline
US Customs broker’s license.
Minimum of 5 years classification experience with expert knowledge of US HTS classification principles.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a Team Lead role.
Experience in application of PGA, ADD/CVD, preparation, and submission of CBP ruling requests for HTS classification matters.
MS Office knowledge in applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access.
Ability to manage projects and process with minimum supervision.
Leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Must be legally eligible to always work for the Company.
Valid Passport and ability and desire to occasionally travel if required to other offices locations in CAD/USA/MEX.

Responsibilities

Responsible for process, systems, and quality assurance, and provide solutions for implementation of all three.
Perform complex tariff classification determinations, reviews, submit customs ruling request with CBP and provide opinions as needed.
Support classification needs from FTA projects, audit and verification programs, guiding and directing in areas of ADD/CVD and PGA requirements.
Create and generate internal / external reports; assure SOPs are kept current.
Analyze productivity, monitor team’s/ project’s quality level, address and resolve issues, cycle time and accuracy for continuous improvement opportunities.
Identify opportunities to drive efficiencies and implement process improvement.
Above average written and verbal communication skills.
Showcase your skills with Microsoft utilizing programs such as Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook.
Foster a fast-paced culture leading by example in terms of accountability and continuous improvement.
Effectively prioritize and manage the team to meet KPI's and deadlines.
To provide the highest level of customer service by leading and mentoring, fostering a positive and productive work environment and resolving escalated issues as needed.
Ability to manage a group of 5 to 10 employees
Assist with performance evaluations for direct reports
Assign tasks to team members
Assists with training and guidance of direct reports
Monitor work volumes of direct reports
Supervise team members, conduct team meetings, monitor attendance, and work schedules