Global Trade & Customs Compliance Lead

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 104,200 - 130,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) matching

Performance bonus

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a Trade & Customs Compliance Manager to join the Global Indirect Tax Team. You will partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations and Controllership to align trade operations with business objectives.

The Trade & Customs Compliance Manager will serve as the North American SME for customs compliance and regulations, managing audits and broker relationships across US/Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in International Trade, Finance, Tax, International Business, Tax Law or similar field.
• 7+ years of experience in trade compliance, customs operations and audit defense.
• Robust understanding of US and CA import entry procedures for all modes of transportation.
• Experience/knowledge with CBP ACE portal functionality.
• Experience/Knowledge with CBSA CARM Client Portal.
• Demonstrated knowledge of import requirements for relevant US Partner Government Agencies (FDA, USDA, APHIS, FSIS).
• Demonstrated knowledge of import requirements for relevant Canada Partner Government Agencies and Other Government Departments (CBSA, GAC).
• Certified Customs Specialist and/or Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enforce trade compliance policies, procedures, internal controls and record-keeping.
• Ensure accurate HTS classification, country of origin determination, tariff application, and documentation.
• Act as the North American SME for customs compliance and regulations.
• Manage US and Canadian customs audits with customs authorities and business units; ensuring risk mitigation, implementing corrective actions and adherence to regulations.
• Manage broker relationships and government inquiries.
• Identify and execute savings opportunities related to customs compliance and activity (FTZ/Bonded Warehousing, Canada Duty Deferral Programs, Origin and Free Trade Agreements, Duty Drawback, Sugar-Containing Products Re-Export Program, Valuation, Tariff Classification).
• Own trade master data and related trade management tools (i.e. SAP GTS. Oracle GTM).
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on trade compliance topics and best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor of Science in International Trade/Tax/Finance/International Business

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a Trade & Customs Compliance Manager to join the Global Indirect Tax Team. You will partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations and Controllership to align trade operations with business objectives.

The Trade & Customs Compliance Manager will serve as the North American SME for customs compliance and regulations, managing audits and broker relationships across US/Canada.