Trade & Customs Operations Lead

Key Responsibilities:

As Trade & Customs Operations Lead, you will partner closely with all internal business partners engaged in cross-border trade to enable them to move fast, compliantly and efficiently. In partnership with Legal, Tax and Finance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for trade operations, including partnership with internal stakeholders, counsel, and customs brokers
• Facilitate day-to-day import/export activities and assess accurate documentation for cross-border shipments
• Monitor trade compliance inquiries by governmental enforcement agencies for resolution and root cause analysis
• Determine HTS and ECCN classifications and maintain required documentation
• Monitor compliance through assessments
• Support internal/external audits and post-entry reviews
• Develop and implement corrective actions for any compliance gaps
• Coordinate, obtain and manage Support Manage the collection of information and preparation of export/import licenses and permits
• Drive efficiencies in operations and within the program. Support global trade compliance programs and initiatives including Trade Preference programs, new product introduction efforts, country expansion strategies and development of cross-functional relationships. Willingness to do all necessary tasks to get the job done.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years experience in global trade compliance related roles, with emphasis on US jurisdiction
• 4-year university degree in business, law, economics, finance or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience with trade compliance related routines e.g. HTS and ECCN Classification, determining and supporting the Trade Compliance requirements of cross-border movements of goods
• Demonstrated experience with US and Customs Regulations and Export Control regulations (under the Export Administration Regulations)
• Proven track record to work with minimal supervision in fast paced, cross-functional, and global environment
• Willingness to travel as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-graduate degree in business, law, economics, finance or related discipline
• Experience with USMCA / IMMEX tax exemption compliance Mexico entries commodities
• Experience managing export classification programs
• Customs broker license

Job Type:

• Full-time

Pay:

• Apply to learn more

Work Location:

• Texas, USA (Taylor Manufacturing Site / Georgetown Service Center / Greater Austin)