Trade Compliance, Senior Advisor

Zebra Technologies•Kenosha, WI

2d•$122,800 - $184,200•Hybrid

About The Position

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges. Being a part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve. You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about – locally and globally. Come make an impact every day at Zebra. The Trade Compliance, Senior Advisor serves as a key player in Zebra’s Global Trade Compliance (GTC) program, developing practical, analytical solutions to support and enhance Zebra’s import and export compliance operations across all global business units. Primary responsibilities include ensuring compliant operations at Zebra’s Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ), providing key analytics on global trade related issues impacting both compliance and operations, including but not limited to classification management of Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN), Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Schedule B, metrics, duty minimization strategies, development and implementation of Oracle ERP data and supporting cross-functional operations This position requires hybrid work (minimum 3 days/week in office) in either our Lincolnshire, IL or Kenosha, WI locations.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in business, global trade, logistics/ supply chain or related field
10+ years of trade compliance experience, including regulatory work experience with import/ export regulations and direct experience with Foreign Trade Zone operations and regulations

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of global trade regulatory requirements and supply chain principles, including auditing, CTPAT, tariff classification and import/export controls
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including SharePoint Design and Authoring, high proficiency with MS Excel
Knowledgeable in Project Management and Data Analytics
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to convey complex regulatory concepts both with other regulatory experts and other business stakeholders
Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Customs Specialist, Certified Export Specialist, Certified Zone Specialist or equivalency in another country is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Policies, Procedures and Processes (Creation and Implementation)
Applies experience and advanced research skills to updating and maintaining procedures, processes, and policies
Identifies procedural gaps and areas of improvement by creating and maintaining documented, departmental procedures
Systems and Trade Data Management
Analyzes and creates processes for maintaining trade compliance elements
Superuser for Oracle Global Trade Management (GTM), including assisting with export declaration filings, restricted party screening, releasing holds and troubleshooting other GTM-related issues
Assists with SharePoint development and upkeep, troubleshooting user issues to support various GTC functions
Supports with the integration of systems data for automation, efficiency, and accuracy
Regulatory Updates and Guidance to Various Internal and External Stakeholders
Research legal regulatory requirements and maintains current general knowledge of customs and export compliance concepts, best practices, and regulations'
Suggests certain sources of updates to the manager for review
Facilitates departmental training on global trade-related topics and operating procedures
Clearance and Trade Controls
Serves as the lead contact for U.S. FTZ compliance operations, working closely with the customs broker and FTZ administrator, and facilitating risk-based audits on zone admissions, weekly entries, in-bond shipments, zone transfers and SOX compliance
Manages various day-to-day compliance issues, as well as supports with other projects
Supports classification (ECCN, HTS & Schedule B) and Country of Origin (COO) data management, free trade agreements and preferential trade programs, and assists with the implementation and process improvements related to Oracle ERP data
Manages the customs broker relationship, reviews post-entry import/ export files, periodically audits classification database, assists with reporting of Customs Broker Key Performance Indicators, and assists with responses to government inquiries
Assists with special projects as necessary, including CTPAT, reconciliation, U.S. duty drawback program, tariff mitigation efforts and other global trade related activities