Customs Operations Manager

Siemens Energy • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

The Siemens Energy (SE) Customs team supports SE businesses in all customs related matters, ensuring full compliance with applicable customs regulations and internal requirements in an optimal and efficient manner. The SE U.S. Customs Operations Manager-2 supports the SE U.S. Customs Operations-2 team with oversite, management and execution of all transactional operational import and export activities. This role reports to Head of Customs North America and will be based at the U.S. HQ location in Orlando, FL or may be considered in Charlotte, NC.

Requirements

• 10+ years of extensive experience in customs/international trade compliance.
• Bachelor's Degree-preferably in International Business or related field, Tax, or Finance.
• 8+ years of People Management and leadership experience.
• Customs Brokerage management experience is a plus.
• U.S. customs broker license is preferred.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate with all levels within the organization to develop and deploy effective solutions and broader strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of CFR 15 and 19, customs valuation including value reconciliation and assists, U.S. HTS classification, Section 232 and 301, TIB, Chapter 98, FTA, Incoterms.
• Global Trade Management technology/ERP experience such as: SAP (GTS or GTM) or other global trade management software.
• Hands-on experience in streamlining and digitization of manual processes.
• Project skills; including analytics, implementation strategies, metric measurement and continuous monitoring expectations and deliverables.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication / interpersonal skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Drive efficient and robust U.S. import & export custom clearance procedures.
• Management of day-to-day import and export activity (e.g., review of customs documents, broker instructions).
• Directly supervises, mentors, develops, and assists the SE U.S. customs operations team members in the day-to-day import and export activities.
• Analyze and aggregate the causes of customs clearance issues and delays to drive improvement actions with our partners and staff.
• Selection, instruction, and monitoring customs broker activities.
• Ensure the designated customs broker maintains compliance and exercises reasonable care in filing SE U.S. customs declarations.
• Work with U.S. custom brokers, and internal and external customers on all matters pertaining to customs and import and export activities.
• Executing continuous improvement to standardize processes and develop best practices.
• Support the development and implementation of SOPs and trainings for U.S. customs brokers and operations team.
• Support with cross-functional projects related to trade transactions.
• Support implementation of regulatory customs requirements for all SE U.S. businesses and its affiliates.
• Develop strong partnerships with SE U.S. business areas, communicating with functions across the organization regarding all transactional operational import and export activities.
• Drive financial optimization through compliant use of special U.S. customs programs such as Temporary Import Bonds (TIB), Chapter 98 and Carnets.
• Management of the U.S. Customs Value Reconciliation program.

Benefits

• Career growth and development opportunities
• Supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits
• Target Incentive
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• 401K savings plan with company match
• Family building benefits
• Parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree