Global Trade Compliance Manager

Major, Lindsey & Africa; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager to work on an interim-to-permanent basis in the Chicagoland area. The role focuses on U.S.

customs and international trade compliance with cross-functional collaboration across OpCos and the Law Department. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in trade compliance, familiarity with ACE Portal, Power BI, and Descartes Visual Compliance, and strong import compliance background within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of professional experience.
• Prior experience with U.S. customs and trade compliance is required.
• Familiarity with ACE Portal, Power BI, and Descartes Visual Compliance or a similar global export control screening tool.
• Strong import compliance experience is required, preferably in a Fortune 500 company or industrial corporation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with risk assessments of the trade compliance program at the OpCo level.
• Review classification, import and export processes within OpCos and identify gaps.
• Identify and share best practices in classification, import, and export processes.
• Help align and implement process improvements across OpCos to reduce risks and improve efficiency.
• Create reports in ACE portal context and run ad hoc reports as needed.
• Update training materials for the export control screening tool and provide user training.
• Consult on KYC documentation and train OpCo personnel in KYC requirements.
• Review audit reports, identify findings, and track remedial actions to completion.
• Monitor regulations and assess changes needed to meet new requirements.
• Review OpCo monitoring programs and advise on improvements.
• Review internal trade policies and SOPs to ensure compliance.

Skills

Trade compliance

Global trade knowledge

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ACE Portal

Power BI

Descartes Visual Compliance

Job description

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager on an interim-to-permanent basis.

Overview

We are seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager to work in the global manufacturing and solutions industry

Company

A public and global industrial manufacturer

Experience

5+ years of experience with Trade Compliance, global customs brokerage, exports/imports, and tariffs.

Location

Chicagoland area

Responsibilities Include

The Global Trade Compliance Manager will focus on U.S. customs and international trade compliance matters. This position reports to the Senior Associate Counsel, Global Regulatory Affairs. The successful candidate will coordinate closely with trade and compliance personnel at different OpCos, and a proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines is essential.

Specific responsibilities of the Global Trade Compliance Manager will include:

• Assist the Senior Associate Counsel with performing risk assessments of the trade compliance program, including at the OpCo level
• Review classification, import, and export processes within the OpCos and identify gaps
• Identify and share best practices amongst the various OpCos in the areas of classification, import, and export processes
• Help align and implement process improvements across all OpCos in order to reduce risks and identify key areas for improved efficiency
• With respect to the USCBP Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal: (i) act as internal liaison for requests from OpCo trade compliance personnel regarding systems access; (ii) create reports within Power BI with information extracted from the ACE portal, to facilitate internal review and auditing of entries; and (iii) run ad hoc reports on request
• With respect to the export control screening tool: (i) update training materials related thereto, and provide training for new users; (ii) manage user access requests; and (iii) create custom reports at the request of OpCos
• In coordination with relevant members of the Law Department, consult on OpCo “Know Your Customer” (KYC) documentation from time to time, and assist in training OpCo personnel in KYC functions and requirements
• Review audit reports, identify key findings and trends, support remedial actions, and track such actions to completion
• Assist with monitoring of applicable regulations and help assess the potential changes needed to the program to meet new requirements.
• Review OpCo monitoring programs, identify potential gaps, and advise on improvements
• Review OpCo internal trade policies and SOPs and advise on changes to ensure processes that adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and standards
• Develop and deliver an ongoing, tailored training program for OpCo personnel that includes import and export regulations, trade compliance best practices, risk identification, and escalation
• Facilitate trade compliance live trainings, webinars, and internal bulletins
• Manage trade compliance tools and resources on shared website for access by all OpCos
• Interface with trade compliance tool suppliers to make sure that tools are used correctly and efficiently, and that relevant updates from the vendor are available and implemented in a timely manner
• Similar to ACE data, work with UK operating locations to consolidate and review customs data on imports and exports

Qualifications Include

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years’ professional experience
• Prior experience with U.S. customs and trade compliance is required; exposure to customs brokerage practices is a plus
• Demonstrated familiarity and expertise with ACE Portal, Power BI, and Descartes Visual Compliance or a similar global export control screening tool
• Strong import compliance experience is required, preferably within a Fortune 500 company or within an industrial corporation

Pay Rate

$65

Individual compensation offered for this position within the pay range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page: https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.