GTOC Specialist

Colonial Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Indianapolis seeks a Global Trade Operations and Compliance Specialist to uphold international trade laws and internal controls. You will work with GTOC staff and leadership to enforce procedures and ensure policy integrity.

Responsibilities include driving process improvements, audits, KPI reporting, and collaboration with 3PL teams to ensure documentation and filings are compliant. Strong Excel/Power BI and SAP experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in International Logistics or Forwarding industry
• Working knowledge of International Trade, Customs Compliance, Incoterms
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Spearhead improvements to Global Trade processes and upgrades
• Generate regular KPIs related to international activities and Denied Parties
• Plan and execute internal audits and drive improvements
• Manage projects from conception to launch with schedules and risks
• Investigate and resolve issues including shipment-related concerns
• Maintain dashboards to guide performance review and opportunities
• Maintain Non-Conformance Tracking for Carrier Compliance
• Coordinate with 3PL Global Trade division for documentation and AES filings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Tools

SAP/TM systems

Job description

PURPOSE:

The Global Trade Operations and Compliance (GTOC) Specialist will be responsible for maintaining standards and compliance according to international trade laws. This role will work closely with GTOC support staff, and leadership to enforce procedures to ensure integrity of internal controls and policies are being upheld.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with various internal customers to spearhead improvements to Global Trade processes and various systematic upgrades.
• Generates regular KPI’s to increase awareness related to international activities, Denied Parties
• Plan and execute internal audits and solution towards opportunities of improvement.
• Manage projects from conception to launch, including kickoff, charter, schedule, and risks
• Investigate and resolve issues (including potential issues identified in advance of shipment)
• Maintains function specific related dashboards to guide performance review and areas of improvement opportunities
• Maintain Non-Conformance Tracking for Carrier Compliance
• Work with 3PL Global Trade division to ensure international documentation, AES filings, and import transactions flings
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

• 5+ years’ experience working in International Logistics or Forwarding industry
• Working knowledge of International Trade, Customs Compliance, Incoterms
• Proficient computer skills with demonstrated experience in Microsoft Office

COMPETENCIES:

• Able to trouble shoot/problem solve while still being flexible to business requirements
• Ability to map out flow charts and write policies/processes
• Knowledge of various legs of transportation such as Intermodal, Air, Ocean, Vessel
• Working knowledge of MS Office and SAP/TM systems
• Excellent Microsoft Office Skills, heavy emphasize on Excel or Power BI
• Proven history of being a self-starter, innovative and results driven
• Detail and process oriented
• Tech savvy
• Excellent communication skills
• Business stakeholder drive
• Problem-solving aptitude
• Lean Focused
• Demonstration of Calumet Values– Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence