Sr. Global Trade Compliance Manager

Weyerhaeuser • Cortland, OH

2d

About The Position

We are seeking an organized, business professional with sharp communication and interpersonal skills. The trade compliance manager will be eager to aid Weyerhaeuser’s efforts to bolster its trade compliance program. As a people leader and a team player, we will count on your strong integrity, discretion and a proven ability to partner with employees of all levels. We are a passionate, fast-moving team responsible for leading Weyerhaeuser’s supply chain, logistics and trade compliance functions. The Trade Compliance Manager will oversee Weyerhaeuser’s comprehensive trade compliance program. This role reports within our Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain team and this role involves constant partnership with employees of all levels of the organization to implement program initiatives, training, and monitor compliance with cross-border transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Supply Chain or related field
• 8-10 years of experience in trade compliance or a related field
• 5 or more years of experience in global logistics preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and ERP systems, such as SAP, as well as experience working in ACE or other agency products required for import or export compliance.
• Proven project management experience and leadership skills in working with cross-functional teams and senior leaders
• Develop and establish appropriate trade compliance program initiatives and objectives as necessary to support the business strategy and objectives
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• High degree of initiative and experience in managing multiple issues and priorities while meeting deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and teaming skills
• Advanced project management skills

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (Master’s Degree or MBA) preferred
• Customs broker license preferred
• Direct people management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, implement, and maintain trade compliance programs, policies, and procedures to ensure adherence to customs and trade regulations (import and export) globally
• Effectively drive Trade Compliance operations across a multi-mill and manufacturing environment in the U.S. and Canada
• Serve as primary contact with, and oversee reporting obligations to, CBP, ACE and CBSA
• Assess current CVD and ADD impacts on soft-wood lumber imports
• Assess harmonized tariff classifications, Lacey Act reporting, free trade zones and preferential trade agreements relating to imported and exported products.
• Advise on U.S. and foreign trade laws, application of tariffs, regulatory and legislative changes and evaluate their impact on business goals while assessing potential compliance risks and remain current on regulatory and industry activities, such as: U.S. customs regulations (Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)) and Canadian customs regulations, Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. anti-boycott regulations, Sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Canadian government
• Maintain subject matter expertise on Incoterms, support business divisions periodically with review of sales contracts and supplier agreements, provide feedback to Procurement and Business Development teams to ensure appropriate international commercial verbiage is utilized
• Oversee and manage trade compliance or cross-border specialists on solid line basis
• Manage 3rd party service providers, such as customs brokers and freight forwarders; communicate and track results through metrics and KPIs
• Advise business divisions on global denied persons screening process for suppliers and customers
• Create and provide regular education and training on trade compliance topics
• Support internal and external audits and assessments of global imports, exports, brokers and forwarders and recordkeeping processes and procedures

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance
• pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution
• voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs
• personal volunteerism
• diversity networks
• mentoring
• training and development opportunities
• company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5%25 of your base salary
• 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment
• paid parental leave for all full-time employees

What This Job Offers

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