Customs Compliance Manager

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

124d • $120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Customs Compliance and Operations Manager will report to Senior Management of Logistics Group of Panasonic Corporation of North America (PNA). The main role will be to manage the compliance function and staff, and oversee customs regulatory compliance for the imports and exports for all PNA Companies, and to ensure PNA is operating best practices related to day to day compliance issues with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for import compliance, and the Bureau of Industry and Security for export control compliance. This position will facilitate PNA's relations with customs brokers and CBP under the concept of informed compliance and reasonable care. This person will also implement and manage all Customs and Border Protection programs.

Requirements

• Experience in customs compliance and operations management.
• Knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations.
• Experience with import and export compliance processes.
• Ability to manage and train staff effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with foreign trade zones.
• Familiarity with other government agency requirements.
• Experience in developing compliance manuals and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the compliance function and staff for customs regulatory compliance.
• Oversee customs regulatory compliance for imports and exports for all PNA Companies.
• Facilitate relations with customs brokers and CBP.
• Implement and manage all Customs and Border Protection programs.
• Oversee import and export regulatory compliance processes.
• Manage process of HTS classification, valuation, and country of origin issues for imported commodities.
• Support foreign trade zone issues.
• Ensure compliance with other government agency requirements including TSCA, FDA, FCC, APHIS.
• Oversee entry issues and requirements for proper declaration to CBP.
• Oversee process for export control compliance including ECCN, Schedule B, and party screening.
• Identify and review cost or duty savings opportunities.
• Assist and oversee the submission of duty drawback requests for all PNA companies.
• Research rulings or request binding rulings from CBP as necessary.
• Work with staff to file protests or corrections to obtain applicable refunds of customs duties.
• Work with sales, PNA Legal and staff to review GSP eligibility.
• Develop new business opportunities for compliance services and training.
• Manage five staff in the department and oversee staff activities.
• Train staff in procedures for import and export compliance.
• Provide content expertise to domestic and overseas company groups.
• Participate in Trade Support Network (TSN) committee for automated commercial environment (ACE) development.
• Oversee ACE Trade Account as owner and reporting.
• Assist PNA factories with establishing compliance manuals and procedures.
• Audit factories and sales companies for compliance based on U.S. Customs requirements.
• Prepare and submit replies to CBP28, and CBP29 requests for information.
• Direct company's Importer Self-Assessment (ISA) program.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Pet Insurance.
• Paid Parental Care Leave.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Educational Assistance.
• Flexible Work Program.
• Volunteer time Off.
• Casual Dress Code.
• Total Well Being Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree