NA Logistics and Trade Compliance Specialist

Fives•Hebron, KY

50d

About The Position

Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist Position Description: The North America Logistics & Trade Compliance Specialist will be responsible for the following: Customs and Logistics - Managing, securing and optimizing the inbound and outbound flow of the Fives NA companies' products in accordance with local customs laws. Developing and implementing the logistics and customs strategy in line with the company's and the Group's objectives, considering costs, deadlines and quality. International Trade Compliance - Assisting the NA Chief Compliance Officer with maintaining the Fives NA trade compliance program in accordance with the Group directives.

Requirements

U.S. Customs Broker License preferred.
Postgraduate level in Logistics or equivalent; or six to ten years related experience and/or training.
Basic knowledge of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico import and export control regulations.
Basic knowledge of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Experience with methods for moving goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the INCOTERMS 2020, rules for the use of domestic and international trade terms.
Fluent English language, French appreciated
Experience with SAP or similar ERP
Successful completion of dangerous goods training courses, per the IATA, IMDG, and DOT shipping regulations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to take "ownership" of assignments.
Able to manage projects and work in a fast-paced environment with aggressive schedules and deadlines.
Concise verbal and written communications skills
Able to work collaboratively with employees of all levels within the organization.
Available to travel domestically and internationally (25% of this time)

Responsibilities

Assist with defining a NA customs and logistics plan, including: o Identifying a central customs broker, initiating compliance monitoring, and optimization of resources
Supporting Fives NA subsidiaries with strategic contract reviews (during tender, RFQ, or execution phases.)
Initiating carrier framework agreements (if possible) and managing the relationship with them.
Managing digital deployment (TMS, SAP)
Support Fives NA Customs & Logistics personnel with compliance activities such as: o Interpretation of local import and export regulations,
Commodity classifications,
Government license or permit requirements,
Entity screening, and
Special documentation
Assist with training of Fives NA employees (for topics such as: Incoterms, Customs, Logistics, Import/Export Regulations, Shipping Dangerous Goods)