Director, International Trade and Customs Compliance

Belk•Charlotte, NC

41d

About The Position

Oversees the International Supply Chain activities of Trade & Customs Compliance and International Transportation Operations. Activities include; customs entry and compliance, HTS classification, first sale vendor programs, international vendor onboarding, maintaining CTPAT certification and the successful International transportation of goods by directly managing our Ocean and Airfreight Carriers, Freight Forwarder, Deconsolidation operations, and other 3rd party service providers. Provides leadership and strategic planning of specific areas of responsibility, participate in formulating the department's strategy and quarterly/annual goals. Ensure that Belk and related business partners are adhering to all the federal and industry customs and compliance guidelines.

Requirements

4-6 years Preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Customs Broker License Preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain strong engagement with industry best-practice and trends to ensure alignment of goals and compliance with regulatory authorities.
Provide leadership and strategic planning for company's initiatives
Take a proactive approach to identifying trends and facilitate collaboration with internal / external constituents to deliver results, address root cause and prevent recurring issues
Develops and maintains a strong partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to include Customs Account Manager, CBP Center of Excellence, and partner government agencies to address issues or process changes that impact trade and to address matters of trade compliance
Engage with U.S. and regional governmental officials on trade compliance efforts related to policy matters, industry outreach and issue resolution
Liaise with regional and global trade compliance (import) groups to facilitate compliance with country specific and corporate policies and regulations
Ensures company maintains low risk importer status by overseeing ISA, CTPAT, security and entry compliance
Implement process improvements and implement policies and procedures to meet Belk's stated goals
Demonstrates understanding of strategic issues and long-term implications
Works effectively with staff and Divisional/BSS management to achieve sound financial and merchandising solutions based on analysis, input and experience
Provide leadership that maximizes and optimizes resources in support of the company's goals and objectives:
Recruit, train, mentor and develop an engaged, diverse and world-class organization that will ensure the highest level of service, productivity, safety and quality
Ensure direct reports clearly understand expectations and are focused, capable and accountable for executing the mission
Manage direct reports including staffing, training, development, goal setting, performance assessment, disciplinary actions, providing support and ensuring execution of assignments
Ensure that appropriately aggressive goals and objectives are established and achieved by the team and in alignment with the broader organization's goals (productivity, safety, quality and positive employee relations)
Lead the development of strategy and future capabilities as it pertains to the company's short and long-term strategic direction
Drive the development and attainment of short and long-range goals and objectives while reviewing and analyzing activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives