Free Trade Agreements Manager

Caterpillar•Peoria, IL

8d•$112,710 - $169,060•Onsite

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. This position is responsible for managing daily Customs compliance activity to ensure Caterpillar parts and product flow across international borders in compliance with Customs regulatory requirements. In addition, this role will ensure Customs compliance requirements are met for Caterpillar through risk management and controls environment.

Requirements

Strong international experience with extensive understanding of complex Customs and Trade concepts and applications and have generally developed an area of expertise.
Must have ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the work group, as well as employees in other units, customers, and suppliers.
Experience working with regulatory agencies within the customs space, or equivalent experience.
Ability to adapt to and adjust processes and recommendations in a highly complex, ambiguous and fast changing international trade context.
Experienced with implementing and/or managing global initiatives/processes for customs across multiple businesses and countries; ability to find root-causes and work through creative and achievable resolutions
Ability to collaborate and influence vertically and horizontally, across levels and various business functions, and with external parties
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with demonstrated ability to balance commercial and compliance priorities and imperatives impact, influence, and negotiate with multiple stakeholders.
Results-oriented - willing to take appropriate initiative, bear risks, make decisions and take responsibilities to resolve problems and improve business results
Demonstrated record of accountability for decisions and ability to multi-task and balance priorities in a demanding environment.

Nice To Haves

Preferred candidates will have a understanding of Caterpillar’s Dealer and Distributor network; continually stay abreast of supply-chain changes and compliance requirements for efficient and profitable movement of goods.
Undergraduate degree in related areas such as business, law, logistics or government affairs

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing Free Trade Agreement processes for parts produced by Caterpillar according to free trade rules of origin, managing free trade certificate database, and overseeing FTA analysts performing FTA certificate solicitation and FTA analysis
Management of FTA qualification and analysis for certain US and UK FTA Agreements and expansion of services to include non-US FTA agreements within the team
Collaboration with Procurement, Legal, Trade Compliance and other Caterpillar functions
Lead the team with strategic and resource deployment decisions related to FTA processes
Manage administrators for contacting and completing certification process with vendors