Lead Trade Compliance

Harley-Davidson•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$108,000 - $168,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Trade Compliance role is responsible for promoting compliant imports and exports by Harley-Davidson, including adherence to all applicable country specific laws and regulations and with Harley-Davidson Motor Company policies. This position is responsible for planning, initiating, educating and auditing the policies, procedures, programs, and related import/export and re-export business processes of the Company.

Requirements

Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience
Excellent analytical and organization skills including ability to collect, structure, analyze and communicate data
Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
Ability to work in a team
Strong Multitasking Capabilities
Perform duties with minimum supervision
Ability and desire to work in highly dynamic and changing environment
Strong computer skills

Responsibilities

Undertaken principally through training, consulting with, and advising employees and through assessments and audits of international trade practices
Participate in and perform training activities pertaining to import and export regulations (e.g., related to classification of goods; embargoed and of concern countries; license applications; denied parties screening; completion of export and import documents; etc.)
Monitor, review and interpret the regional / market regulations in order to maintain compliance in the context of ongoing operations
The position will manage the preparation and submission of applications import and export licenses, customs/classification rulings, advisory opinions, customer approvals, technical assistance agreements and other related government submissions and/or documentation for the region(s) / market(s)
Interface with internal and external customers/vendors, freight forwarders/customs brokers, government agencies and other functional areas to ensure coordination of imports and exports
Continuously evaluate current processes and recommend relevant changes or improvements to increase efficiency/productivity