Senior Trade Compliance Manager - 1st Shift

GXO Logistics•Union City, GA

About The Position

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of. 1st Shift, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm As the Senior Manager, Trade Compliance, you will develop and implement trade compliance policies and guidelines for GXO. This role will work with various teams across GXO to provide strategic guidance on GXO’s trade compliance program, including adherence to the Free Trade Zone (FTZ), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), various economic and trade sanctions programs, and other applicable import/export laws and regulations. Pay, benefits and more. We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent related work or military experience
5 years of experience in trade compliance in a distribution or warehousing environment
Proven track record of establishing and running Free Trade Zones
Experience with audit practices and import and export regulations
Experience developing and implementing compliance programs from scratch
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook)
Experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS), and transportation management systems (TMS)

Nice To Haves

Licensed US Customs Broker
Ability and availability to travel 25-50%
Six Sigma/Lean training a plus
C-TPAT program management
5-7 years’ experience in import and export, international trade, or supply chain, including experience with FTZ, ITAR, EAR, CBP, BATFE, FDA, OFAC, and other government agencies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presenting clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Preferred (MBA or MS)

Responsibilities

Act as a strategic partner, collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and external stakeholders to monitor enforcement of standards and regulations related to trade compliance, such as FTZ.
Develop, document and execute programs designed to ensure compliance with applicable FTZ laws and customer requirements across the region
Work with appropriate internal/external organizations, as well as governmental agencies to establish Free Trade Zones and their effective operations
Drive compliance through the creation and management of appropriate KPI’s to ensure alignment with our Supply Chain strategy and our domestic operations operates as efficiently as possible
Support the identification, analysis and prioritization of compliance-based risks; communicate potential impacts to leadership
Assist in the development of systems, procedures, and work instructions for export shipment processing with a focus on continuous process improvement
Make recommendations to improve gaps in performance against contractual and regulatory requirements
Perform department audits to maintain compliance with policies and procedures and ensure execution of all a Utilize risk assessment reports to drive targeted efforts in monitoring and auditing to ensure risks are mitigated and resolved appropriately
Audit plan documentation and tasks with the appropriate level of consistency and governance