Tariff Strategy Lead

Panasonic

5h • $100,000 - $110,000

About The Position

Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we’ve been committed to improving peoples’ lives and making the world a better place–one customer, one business, one innovative leap at a time. Come join our journey!

Position is responsible to maintain awareness of the constantly changing tariff/duty landscape relative to US Imports. Position requires high level of knowledge in trade compliance and tariff mitigation strategy as well as a highly analytical, and detail-oriented skills that can transform complex data into compelling, executive-level presentations. Required to translate regulatory changes into clear impact (or potential) and into actionable insights for executive and operational leaders. Must execute project management and reporting on duty mitigation strategies (potential and realized) while remaining compliant with regulations
Job responsibilities are carried out in a work environment that consists of both recurring and non-recurring work situations. Job involves a high degree of detail and complexity. Job tasks will be performed under moderate supervision.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in international business, finance, accounting, or a similar field of study or possess a minimum of 10 years practical experience in international trade, customs/trade compliance including tariff mitigation strategy.
• A current customs broker’s license is required.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in import processes, customs brokerage functions and tariff strategy and mitigation.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the Harmonized Tariff System in order to understand classification, tariff engineering, identification of duty-free opportunities on imported goods.
• Knowledge and understanding of duty drawback, duty deferment schemas and import tax refund processes pursuant to government regulations and company policy.
• Highly advanced communication skills (both written and spoken).
• Ability to interact with executive team members in a professional manner.
• Ability to execute highly analytical activity in MS Office applications, Excel, PowerBi or other tools to develop and present reports/charts as needed.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple activities involving numerous details.
• Ability to work on assignments that are highly complex requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations to the trade compliance and executive team.
• Candidates for this position should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be self motivated and be capable of working as part of a team or alone.

Responsibilities

• Maintain/Assess Regulatory Knowledge - Monitor regulatory changes and bring forth opportunities to Trade Compliance, Logistics, Legal/OEC, Government Affairs, PNA and Division Executives.
• Execute Tariff Tracking & Analysis
• Analyze and assess potential and actual impacts of duty changes and savings/mitigation opportunities to PNA and its Divisions
• Collaborate with logistics management team, trade compliance, legal, government affairs and other groups to identify potential impacts and establish reporting requirements
• Communication and Reporting
• Maintain and deliver complex reporting on potential impacts, mitigation opportunities, mitigation execution and actual cost savings
• Execute professional presentations virtually and where required in person with high level of
• Work with trade compliance, legal/OEC, govt affairs, Divisions and other groups to collaborate on cohesive communication
• Identify and Communicate Tariff Mitigation Opportunities including engagement of trade compliance, legal/outside counsel and Divisions to align on process for review of opportunities and execution of tasks but not limited to:
• Country of Origin knowledge
• First Sale / Valuation
• CVD ADD
• Possible duty exemptions such as CN Duty Exemptions or other
• Section 232, 301 and beyond
• Tariff engineering opportunities
• Shifts in manufacturing processes and/or locations and support coordination to execute
• FTA Opportunities & Validation
• Drawback Opportunities and execution planning
• FTZ Opportunities and execution planning
• Other as identified
• Execute assigned activity under Mitigation Opportunities, coordinate with PNA Division to validate opportunities, engage with trade compliance and legal to support operationalization of opportunities.
• Project Management
• Establish project plan, arrange and chair meetings, monitor tasks and deliverables working with others to ensure timely delivery of requirements. Deliver ontime and accurate presentations and reports to stakeholders.
• Process / Training
• Document processes and procedures
• Collaborate on training materials to support education across PNA and its Division and where required execute training
• Execute ongoing process improvement and collaboration with stakeholders

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees