Trade Compliance Manager

Toyota Motor • Greene, NY

253d • $96,500 - $123,000

About The Position

As a Raymond's Customs and Trade Compliance Manager, you will be supporting The Raymond Corporation's Director, Global Trade Compliance in managing international customs clearance operations. The Customs and Trade Compliance Manager ensures the efficiency and accuracy of all compliance activities. The Customs and Trade Compliance Manager makes sure that the work is organized in an optimal way to secure maintain a high level of internal control. You will be managing and executing the company’s import/export processes in areas, such as, classification, valuation, country of origin, and customs broker/3rd party management. Additionally, you will provide international trade compliance support for trade preference program qualifications, guidance on admission eligibility, and analysis of various other trade issues. The Trade Compliance Manager will frequently work cross-functionally with other Raymond team members in Procurement, Transportation, and Accounting, as well as, Suppliers from around the globe to ensure compliance with U.S. and international import/export regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or International Studies
• 5+ years of experience in international trade compliance, supply chain management, or related fields
• 2+ years of direct leadership/management responsibility
• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker
• Strong knowledge of risk management principles and compliance management
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs laws and regulations
• Strong knowledge of HTS/Schedule B classification, customs valuation, & country of origin
• Knowledgeable of Free Trade Agreements and warranty returns

Nice To Haves

• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to develop people and act as a role model and coach
• Strong interpersonal & communication abilities with good written & verbal skills
• Strong problem solving & analytical skills with a high attention to detail
• Proven ability to interface with cross-functional teams at all levels within the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams a plus)
• Ability to be a self-starter, prioritize multiple competing tasks; flexible, adaptable, and collaborative and follows through.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for oversight of day-to-day import/export trade compliance activities at Raymond
• Analyze, research, & assign the appropriate HTS, ECCN & Country of Origin
• Maintain & update detailed product master information in the product library
• Create, process, & ensure the accuracy of all import/export documentation
• Identify & administer duty mitigation opportunities
• Work with Procurement to identify all inbound international shipments
• Frequently interface with suppliers, customs brokers, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other governmental agencies
• Maintain required records in accordance with regulatory & internal requirements
• Support and monitor the strategic use of Free Trade Agreements
• Review & audit USMCA Certificates & communicate findings to all parties for compliance
• Prepare, research, and distribute monthly KPI metric reporting
• Lead development & maintenance of procedures / manuals for compliance with import/export laws, regulations, & administrative practices
• Responsible for establishing brokerage policy toward trade compliance, supporting the management of Customs brokers/agents, and maintaining standard operational procedures
• Support and train internal customers on import/export requirements

Benefits

• Vacation available on day 1
• 13 paid holidays
• Medical and Rx Plan options
• Dental and Vision Plan options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Indemnity Insurance
• ID Theft Protection
• Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, & Volunteer Time
• Tuition Aid Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree