Lead, Global Customs

Onward Injury Law; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the trade compliance sector is seeking a Global Customs Lead to drive strategy and ensure compliance with regulations. The candidate will manage relationships with customs brokers, guide risk management practices, and lead compliance efforts across the organization. This role is pivotal to minimizing costs and ensuring operational efficiency within customs processes.

Qualifications

• Experienced in global trade compliance and customs regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively across various business levels.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage customs compliance strategies and policies.
• Serve as subject matter expert for import compliance.
• Lead audits and maintain customs documentation.

Skills

Risk Management

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Compliance Knowledge

Leadership

Job description

Leidos has an opening for a Global Customs Lead, to oversee centralized core activities related to customs and import compliance. As a core pillar of Leidos’ Global Trade organization, you will be providing strategic and pragmatic advice for Leidos’ international business operations. Reporting to the Vice President & Senior Assistant General Counsel, your responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining policies, managing certain shipment activities, coordinating cross-functionally, and leading efforts to mitigate risk.

The successful candidate will have a proactive and pragmatic approach to global trade compliance, deep subject-matter experience, the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the business, and a team mentality.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholders concerning import compliance matters
• Manage Customs Broker relationship including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), discrepancies, etc.
• Identify import compliance issues and risk areas, develop solutions and provide guidance to resolve issues that support business objectives while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including Leidos policies and procedures
• Strategically and pragmatically lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of customs compliance strategies and policies
• Provide advice and strategic recommendations to minimize costs, delays, and risks
• Advise on and shape the customs function at Leidos
• Serve as a liaison between the company and regulatory authorities, managing and/or leading audits and reviews as needed
• Oversee the management of customs documentation, ensuring shipments meet regulatory requirements
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customs laws and trade agreements, as well as applying such knowledge company-wide
• Coordinate with external partners, to include customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government authorities
• Develop and deliver training programs to stakeholders to promote awareness and adherence to compliance standards
• Establish and monitor internal KPIs for customs processes to maximize operational efficiency
• Develop and maintain key metrics relating to Leidos’ customs and import processes
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as Legal, Supply Chain, Finance, and Treasury, to resolve issues promptly
• Lead and/or participate in customs audits and assessments
• Provide guidance and recommendations for trade-related data, such as U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) & Schedule B classifications, country-of-origin (COO) determinations, valuation, special trade programs, etc.
• Independently manage the customs process