Manager, US Trade Operations

HARMAN International • Novi, MI

22h • Remote

About The Position

The Trade Operation Manager (US), is responsible for all customs-related operations with import, export, and other trade/customs laws, rules, and regulations within the United States. This role serves as the subject matter expert for US Trade Operations for our divisions and brands. Due to the ever-evolving international trade landscape, it will be part of a best-in-class international trade compliance program. You will also create, maintain, and train trade operations procedures and requirements to support the growth from an import/export compliance perspective.

Requirements

• 5+ years of Leadership experience, preferably in International Trade roles
• 8-10+ years of International Trade experience, focusing primarily on US imports in a manufacturing environment
• Completed Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Advanced MS Office skills (Power Point, EXCEL)
• Be willing to travel up to 10%, domestic and international.
• This role is eligible to work remotely full-time with occasional trips into a U.S. HARMAN office location as necessary (this could be on 24-hour notice).
• The role does require primary residence in the United States.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Customs Broker License or Certified Customs Specialist
• Strong presentation skills
• SAP user knowledge

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all import/export regulations in the US(Classification, Valuation, Country of Origin, ADD/CVD)
• Responsible for all inquiries from US Customs and Border Protection CBP and other governmental regulatory agencies assigned the task of managing compliance risks.
• Build and maintain partnerships with trade and customs compliance service providers, act as key contact for import/export transactions, and document customs management processes, including SOPs, KPIs, and broker scorecard performance reviews.
• Review and analyze ACE and other trade reports.
• Monitor changes in trade regulations while maintaining/updating policies and procedures.
• Advise upper management on the impacts of regulatory trade compliance.
• Responsible for requests from other governmental agencies (i.e., TSCA, FDA, EPA, others).
• Oversee and maintain C-TPAT status for four HARMAN sites.
• Develop metrics for internal processes and external service providers to create efficiencies and improve performance
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, supply chain and business units on trade matters
• Explore cost-saving opportunities, process efficiencies and risk mitigation strategies and integrate ‘best practices’ standards for the organization.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• “Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager