Senior Manager, Customs Compliance Operations

Samsung•Plano, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, International Trade or equivalent experience.
Minimum 6 years of International Trade experience with a good understanding of core trade principles (e.g., valuation, tariff coding, free trade agreements, reconciliation, etc.).
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).

Nice To Haves

License Customs Broker, preferable but not required.
Critical Thinking and Analytical skills with respect to data manipulation, and the ability to create actionable and informative data (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau, dashboarding).
A high level of confidence, integrity, enthusiasm, and executive presence fits a fast-paced, energetic, and proactive organization.
Experience working with Telecom, Technology, Consumer Electronics, or Retail industry.

Responsibilities

Hands-on day-to-day import, export, and logistics activity (e.g., review of transport documents, tariff designation, provide broker instructions).
Leverage internal tools to designate Product Import classification of finished product and service parts (USHTS) and ECCN codes, maintain data management in the company ERP, and issue parts database.
Coordinate and conduct import audits (e.g., Tariff Code, value, quantity, FTA Claims) and monitor Brokerage compliance through Metrics and Broker Scorecards.
Ensure the designated Customs Broker maintains compliance and exercises reasonable care in filing Samsung customs declarations, whether they are consumption or foreign trade zone entries.
Audit (e.g., accuracy of import data and billing rates) and process vendor billing invoices.
Monitor and assess impact of local and global customs changes and related laws and regulations, ability to summarize and provide guidance to mitigate risk (e.g., Section 301, USITC litigation cases, Forced Labor, Trade Modernization, Supply Chain Security, etc.)
Support the development of SOPs and training and the refinement and implementation of Trade Compliance-related processes and Best Practices.
Assist the Logistics department and Finance/Accounting in analyzing costs for duties and taxes, international transportation and develop methods to minimize or reduce costs.
Support the export function, document creation, guidance, direction, and restricted party screening activities when necessary.
Assist in internal company global policies and finance audits.
Support with cross-functional projects related to trade transactions.