Global Trade Consultant

Allyn International Services, Inc.•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Allyn International is in search of a Global Trade Compliance Consultant to grow within our Trade Department in our Greenville, SC locations. Allyn is a privately held professional services firm established in 1992. We provide high-quality, customer-centric services and solutions for the global marketplace. Our core products include transportation management, logistics sourcing, freight forwarding, supply chain consulting, tax management, and trade compliance operational support and consulting. What does a Global Trade Consultant do? The Global Trade Consultant is responsible for assisting the department’s day to day operations, having an immediate impact on business fulfillment, client relations, and the achievement of long-term departmental goals and objectives. This position works with the Senior Global Trade Consultant and Global Trade Compliance Director to ensure that standard processes and relevant metrics are in place, and are used to improve customer service, reduce or contain costs, and increase the productivity of the department. The Global Trade Consultant has primary responsibility for prompt issue resolution and acting as backup to the Senior Global Trade Consultant on trade matters as requested. Position Details: Location: Greenville, SC Position/Classification: Full-Time; Salaried exempt, Experienced Compensation: Commensurate with experience Hours of Work: Regular business hours, Monday-Friday Physical Demands: Sitting, typing, and being in an office cubicle Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Bachelor’s or equivalent college degree preferred
Program and project management experience preferred
Ability to formulate and present high-level presentations and conduct training
Ability to lead global, cross-functional teams to achieve goals and objectives.
Issue resolution experience
Written and verbal communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Effective time management and prioritization skills

Nice To Haves

Customs
Bilingual skills preferred

Responsibilities

Manage client’s customs brokers to ensure compliant, efficient, and cost-effective entry of goods. Establish and monitor service providers’ performance against clearly defined Key Performance Indicator’s (KPI’s)
Provide regulatory interpretation and guidance in the following areas: Anti-boycott/Restrictive Trade Practices, export Control Classification, Export Licensing, Compliance training, Export Documentation, Tariff Classification, Customs Valuation, Duty Drawback, Reconciliation, Country of Origin Marking, Country of Origin Determination, Recordkeeping, Preference Programs/FTAs, and Customs Clearance
Ensure proper product tariff classification and valuation information
Generate shipping documents such as commercial invoice and packing list
Develop and maintain customized compliance programs and processes specific to client needs
Conduct audits to assess the export/import compliance of client and supporting operating entities Assist in determining and implementing corrective actions where necessary
Gather and provide detailed analysis and information which may financially impact sourcing decisions
Manage supplier contracts and interface with client suppliers
Identify cost savings opportunities from client data sources
Work with numerous ad hoc teams across the organization on a project-by-project basis
Continuously evaluate current processes and recommend relevant changes or improvements to increase efficiency/productivity