Manager International Trade Compliance

About This Role

Oversee US import and Customs compliance and lead ITC import initiatives as the Corporate principal lead. You will develop and implement an Enterprise import compliance strategy, coordinate with internal functions, and serve as the primary interface with government agencies on import operations compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary interface to U.S. Census Bureau for EEI filing concerns and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for Enterprise account management, partnership programs, and Enterprise US import framework
• Work with regulators, as appropriate, representing the Company as a primary interface with government agencies on import operations compliance issues
• Maintain Customs recordkeeping systems as required by regulation including management of NG's import registrations, Customs bonds, importer of record numbers (or equivalent) on file with Customs, enterprise US ATF registration, and Customs power of attorney authorizations (or equivalent)
• Participate in industry associations and attends seminars to ensure the company is current on best practices and industry tools
• Benchmark against industry best practices and peer organizations
• Partner with Global Supply Chain to manage contract renewals and lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with contracted Customs Brokers to ensure Customs “Reasonable Care” is exercised
• Evaluate Customs Brokers’ performance in relation to customs common check areas, contract, adherence to NG Broker Standard Operating Procedure, and other relevant issues
• Represent the Enterprise GSC import compliance function at the quarterly ITC Leadership Roundtable and annual Risk Assessment meetings
• Manage the import community of practice and lead the Corporate Customs committee with NG's ITC Sector principal import officials
• Design, direct and conduct an annual risk assessment to monitor and measure and identify and address import compliance and export operations risks

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree plus 10-years of relevant experience or Master’s degree plus 4-years relevant experience
• Working knowledge of the 19 CFR Customs Duties regulations, 15 CFR Part 30 Foreign Trade Regulations, and global customs regulations, US Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program, including its Trusted Trader/Trade Compliance program
• US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DOD) Secret Security Clearance
• Customs Brokers License (US Customs & Border Protection)
• Demonstrated leadership, data analytics and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills – written and oral presentation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10-years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree or 4-years with a Master's degree

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits