Import Compliance Manager

1Rotary Trading Corporation; Taguig; Híbrido; PHP 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

1Rotary Trading Corporation in Taguig, Metro Manila, is seeking an experienced Import Operations Manager to lead regulatory compliance, documentation, and supplier coordination for the company's import activities.

The role emphasizes ensuring all permits, licenses, and certifications are secured, overseeing customs clearance, and coordinating with procurement, finance, and suppliers to maintain timely, compliant shipments. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential.

Formación

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in customs, business or a related field.
• At least 5 years in Import Operations, with managerial experience preferred.
• Experience in procurement, supply chain, logistics, supplier management and market research.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee import operations and regulatory compliance across shipments.
• Ensure compliant import documentation and coordination with procurement and finance.
• Manage customs clearance, tariff classification and documentation issues.
• Coordinate with international suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Prepare compliance reports for management and monitor risks.
• Train staff on import regulations and procedures; act as primary customs liaison.
• Conduct supplier research and evaluate alternative materials.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

People management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Customs Administration, Business, or related field

Descripción del empleo

The role is responsible for managing the company’s import operations, regulatory compliance, customs clearance, documentation, and supplier coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Secure and maintain all required import permits, licenses, and certifications and ensure compliance with BOC, DENR, FDA, and other regulations.
• Manage and verify import documentation and coordinate with procurement, finance, and other departments.
• Oversee customs clearance, including tariff classification, valuation, documentation issues, customs holds, and penalties.
• Coordinate with international suppliers and vendors to ensure timely and compliant shipments.
• Monitor import activities, identify risks and delays, and prepare compliance reports for management.
• Train employees on import regulations, documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as the primary contact for customs and regulatory concerns.
• Conduct supply research and development, including finding new suppliers and alternative materials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Customs Administration, Business, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in Import Operations, preferably in a managerial role.
• Experience in procurement/purchasing, supply chain, logistics, supplier management, and market research.
• Licensed Customs Broker is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and people-management skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, ethical, reliable, flexible, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.