Customs and Trade Manager

Element Solutions Inc•Norwalk, CT

About The Position

Element Solutions Inc (NYSE:ESI) is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi-step technological processes, our innovative solutions enable our customer manufacturing processes in several key segments, including electronic circuitry, communication infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, and offshore energy. Customers of our businesses use our innovation as a competitive advantage, relying on us to help them navigate in fast-paced, high-growth markets. For example, in-care technology, from infotainment to driver assistance, is accelerating the paste of new product development and automotive markets, and with a deep market expertise in electronics, we sit at the intersection of the fast-growing market, changing the competitive playing field for automotive manufacturers, with a long-standing presence. We strive to embody the five 'Elements of our Culture'- our '5C's'; Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values are the foundation of our organization which our employees embrace in their interactions with customers, colleagues and other stakeholders, to drive financial performance and create a rewarding work environment. Element Solutions Supply Chain's mission is to enhance our competitive market advantage by leveraging performance across manufacturing, purchasing, sourcing, quality, and regulatory functions. By providing structure and coordination of key processes and critical information across the company’s global Supply Chain, the team delivers results which improve profitability, optimize costs, and increase efficiencies. The Manager Customs & Trade role is accountable for ensuring ESI’s dispersed operating units are compliant with all applicable customs and trade regulations. Success in this position will be largely predicated on the employee’s ability to stay “ahead of the curve” and lead a culture of proactive planning as opposed to reactive response.

Requirements

Degree in international Trade, Logistics, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in customs management or a similar role.
In-depth knowledge of customs regulations and procedures.
Strong experience in auditing, process improvement, and project management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency in customs software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Primary point of contact and interface with customs authorities for both import and export.
Handle US Customs related internal requests.
Provide Customs audit support and audit documentation as required.
Implement Global Trade Compliance recommendations as required.
Responsible for management of global import brokerage.
Focus will be on working with ESI Supply Chain and Logistics to reduce and consolidate the number of import brokers used.
Develop and communicate standard operating procedures and KPIs with brokers.
Manage Classification process completed by Descartes classification team.
Develop classification procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency and global consistency.
Develop reporting process for summarizing ESI global import values and duty spend.
Assist with deploying and managing a compliance framework and procedures that will be followed by import and export managers at the business/site level.
Assign resources to be trained.
Implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
Identify risk areas for further training.
Assist Global Trade Compliance directors with identifying saving opportunities and risk mitigation strategies.
Develop productive working relationships with all relevant regulatory entities and external administrators assigned to ESI.
Partner with logistics managers at the sites to ensure that strategic and operational metrics are in-line with best practices.
Partner with sourcing and purchasing managers at all levels to communicate tariff impacts for new products and solutions
Ensure that all customs practitioners at ESI have access to the latest regulatory, research, advisory, and best practices resources.
Ensure that recordkeeping requirements for imports and exports are fulfilled by ESI entities.