Trade Compliance Manager

MANN+HUMMEL•Gastonia, MP

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Trade Compliance Manager is a hybrid position based in Gastonia, North Carolina. The role is responsible for U.S. import and export compliance and supports compliance matters in Canada and Mexico. It manages and implements regulatory import and export policies and procedures to ensure consistent compliance with U.S. and international trade laws and regulations, including those administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and other agencies. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
8–10+ years of experience in trade compliance with direct responsibility for import and export.
Experience and knowledge of 19 CFR, Foreign Trade Regulations, and ECCN.
Background in customs compliance and tariff management.
HTS classification experience.
Experience communicating with Customs.

Nice To Haves

C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism).
FTZ experience.
Duty drawback experience.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee import and export activities, procedures, and policies.
Develop, implement, and maintain a trade compliance program in accordance with U.S. laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.
Evaluate and drive opportunities to streamline and standardize processes and procedures.
Collaborate and build cross-functional relationships to promote compliance.
Manage import customs reporting, customs valuation, country of origin, and classification.
Complete and maintain the Customs Compliance Manual.
Create and maintain documented processes and procedures aligned with the Customs Compliance Manual across business entities.
Manage customs brokers, maintain customs brokerage standard operating procedures, and evaluate broker performance.
Oversee export and import declarations, including importer security filings, and implement processes as necessary.
Ensure integrity of product classifications for HTS and jurisdiction and classification requirements.
Maintain global trade data, including HTS, ICC, and COO, and communicate it as needed.
Implement and conduct trade compliance training as needed.
Conduct post-entry and AES audits to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations.
Ensure record-retention compliance.
Serve as a business liaison with U.S. Customs and other agencies as required.
Communicate import and export regulatory updates, metrics, and other identified data to management and business stakeholders.
Ensure adequate resources are dedicated to trade compliance functions and make recommendations to cross-functional partners, management, and leadership.
Identify opportunities for duty or cost recovery and implement appropriate programs.
Resolve import and export issues with the business, brokers, third parties, and vendors.
Perform additional duties as assigned.