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Organization
Job Title
MANAGER OF TRADE COMPLIANCE
Location
Anaheim, California
Country
United States
Region
Southern California
Reference Number
2094
Position type
Permanent
Category
Apparel
Retail
Job Function
Shipping / Logistics / Warehouse
Experience level
Mid to Senior Level (Management)

MANAGER OF TRADE COMPLIANCE

The Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining an international Customs compliance program for the Company. Function as the "in house expert" for U.S. import trade regulations, managing and enhancing processes and procedures while mitigating risk and company exposure.

Also manage other Service Providers (i.e. Customs Broker) within the Supply Chain division to ensure an effective and efficient flow of goods.   Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Develop, implement, and manage international custom compliance procedures and serve as the central figure to minimize risk to the Company
  • Monitor customs regulations, adjust procedures, and advise appropriate parties of changes
  • Drive the product classification process to ensure proper duty rates are applied, integrating robust audit procedures
  • Take a lead role in managing and ensuring the security of the Supply Chain, maintaining C-TPAT requirements and status
  • Manage the daily relationship and performance of the customs broker, and actively assist Logistics to ensure all goods are cleared promptly
  • Develop, lead, and maintain training programs for associates involved in international business
  • Serve as liaison among all internal stakeholders and interact with Customs officials, external Legal counsel and agencies, to build a solid reputation for adhering to Customs regulations
  • Conduct risk assessment evaluations, report results, and drive performance improvements to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations
  • Establish and maintain import document files in accordance with government regulations
  • Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of apparel retail customs experience, including: strong knowledge and proven expertise in federal import laws and regulations, international freight forwarding processes, internal auditing programs, and a comprehensive understanding of supply chain operations
  • Customs Broker's License is highly preferred
  • Proven ability to manage programs and activities of a top-class Trade Compliance program, to include the company's First Sale program, ISA membership, and C-TPAT tier 3 ranking
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite to include advanced skills in Excel; ability to understand, manipulate, and evaluate supply chain visibility tools (ie. BI), and other Transportation Management systems
  • Excellent project management, planning and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail and follow up; Proven problem solving skills with ability to identify, analyze and resolve serious customs issues
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to implement and conduct training programs
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member and interact with all levels in a cross functional environment