Customs and Trade Director

Gentex Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm in Michigan is seeking a Customs and Trade Director to ensure compliance with international trade regulations. The role requires directing global trade operations and leading a skilled compliance team. With over 10 years of experience needed, this position offers competitive benefits including profit-sharing bonuses and a 401K match. Join a top workplace in Michigan near beautiful Lake Michigan.

Benefits

Profit-sharing bonuses

401K match

Employee stock purchase program

World-class benefits

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in international trade compliance and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of global trade and customs regulations.
• Training in export compliance and Free Trade Agreements.

Responsibilities

• Direct overall global trade operations for compliance.
• Conduct audits on global sites.
• Collaborate on free trade agreements.
• Lead communication with government offices.

Skills

International trade compliance

Customs brokerage knowledge

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

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Customs and Trade Director

Apply locations Holland 16th St time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ025043

You want to love what you do and love where you work. Gentex gives you the best of both worlds. A global technology company headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan, Gentex is an 8-time winner of the Top Workplaces in Michigan.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The purpose of the Customs and Trade Director is to provide trade expertise and strategic direction to all levels of the organization both domestically and internationally. This includes maintaining compliance with global import and export controls and regulations, allowing the company to drive international business.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Direct overall global trade including supporting all Gentex divisions import/export regulations.
• Develop a highly skilled team of professionals with a strong vision for compliance.
• Conduct audits on global sites, functions, and programs.
• Develop and maintain a High-Risk Screening Program for shipment quality and compliance assurance including screening both Suppliers and Customers to government lists.
• Monitor export programs for various federal classifications and appropriate licenses as defined by the United States Department of State and/or the United States Department of Commerce.
• Collaborate with the company supply base on free trade agreements or trade schemes for the purpose of identifying opportunities to reduce duties.
• Lead communication with government offices as appropriate.
• Participate in external events with the United States Trade Representative Office, Industry Trade Advisory Committee office on ITAC information for future FTA’s and trade events.
• Identify proposed regulations and provide information to stakeholders on import/export changes.
• Work with customs brokers, regulatory agents, Legal, and trade compliance consultants to resolve related issues by clarifying questions and recommending solutions.
• Taking on new challenges with product development ensuring the correct regulatory requirements are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Managing complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Establishing focus - Aligning personnel and other resources in a manner consistent with organizational vision and objectives. Provides clear direction and removes obstacles to get work done.
• Maintaining high level of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality with respect to company matters.
• Complying with all Company policies and procedures, safety regulations, company safety policies and safely perform all duties, including but not limited to, promoting a safe workplace.

WHAT TO BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in international trade compliance and regulations with a working knowledge of global trade.
• Training in Customs brokerage, export compliance, ITAR, classification, valuation, Free Trade Agreements, and rules of origin.

WHAT WILL HELP

• Experience working with formal audits from Customs in the US, EU, and Asia
• Experience in project management related to supply chain management.

Gentex is an equal opportunity employer

Gentex extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance

Gentex is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at [e-mail] . Gentex will not discriminate against any qualified individual who can perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Gentex Corporation is a global technology company that creates products for the automotive, aerospace, fire protection, and medical industries. The company seeks to attract and retain diverse talent who can help propel the business forward.Along with a base salary, employees enjoy profit-sharing bonuses four times a year, receive a 5% 401K match, world-class benefits, and can take advantage of the employee stock purchase program. Gentex headquarters is located near the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan, yet it's only 30 minutes away from the metropolitan Grand Rapids area.