Sr. Global Trade Controls Lead

US Tech Solutions; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Global Trade Management Specialist/Consultant to oversee trade compliance for international operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in customs brokerage, strong communication abilities, and a thorough understanding of import/export regulations. This remote role requires a proactive approach to managing trade compliance across borders, ensuring operational efficiency, compliance with legal standards, and addressing challenges as they arise.

Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge of global customs, import and export topics.
• 10+ years of experience in industry, professional services, or Fortune 500 companies.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trade compliance including product classification and documentation.
• Coordinate with international teams for customs processes.
• Manage daily tasks related to trade compliance governance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with Harmonized Commodity Codes (HTS, Schedule B, ECCN)

Fluency in Chinese, Thai, and Spanish

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree

US Customs broker license

Tools

Global Trade Management system

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• Oversee all aspects of trade compliance, including product classification.
• Coordinate with international teams and provide support for brokerage and customs processes.
• Handle the export of hard drives across international borders.
• Must be a licensed customs broker with customer brokerage experience.
• Responsible for import and export documentation and filings.
• Assist in phasing out the broker program.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
• Experience with Harmonized Commodity Codes (HTS, Schedule B, ECCN) classifications is required.
• Chinese, Thai, and Spanish language is preferred.

Responsibilities:

• High working knowledge of international import/export operations and must be able to effectively troubleshoot any issues that may arise in international trade and transportation.
• Responsible for customs and trade operations support in United States and International locations Develop strategies and actionable plans to support compliant and efficient international movement of products and services through partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engages with internal stakeholders to provide consultation and guidance in managing their compliance obligations.
• Interface with freight forwarders, US government officials, custom brokers, internal and external customers on all matters pertaining to import and export regulations.
• The job entails managing and executing on both operational tasks and problem-solving, as situations arise.
• Design a global customs brokerage, forwarder, and logistic partner program with the intent to deploy and support trade operations.
• Responsible for Key Performance Indicators (KPI) with a goal to drive ongoing process improvement.
• Proven expertise in implementing controls to comply with CBP's trade remedy programs Evaluate new government and trade compliance requirements to ensure standard operating procedures are updated accordingly.
• Partner with the legal team to understand the regulatory changes that impact business and engage internal functions to develop and execute defined procedures.
• Serve as a functional expert in Global Trade matters for the region by using experience and knowledge of customs regulations, as well as other partner governmental agencies, to promote increased compliant market access for efficient flow of goods across borders.
• Drive improvements on cost, lead time and process efficiency through data analytics, automated tool utilization and robust data management Build communications, training plans and desk/standard operating procedures to ensure all internal and external partners are aware and aligned to trade compliance governance processes.
• Lead duty saving programs such as FTA'z, FTZ set up, duty drawbacks etc Work in collaboration with leadership, product and business teams, and external partners to create and enforce regional trade compliance Build, track and maintain content and metrics to monitor for actionable insights that enhance the trade compliance experience for customers and partners.
• Monitor proposed changes in import and export control law and regulations and assesses the impact of these proposed changes on the Company's business.
• Manage daily tasks related to providing trade compliance governance guidance of all global governance standards and programs implemented, including conducting research, updating status reports, and coordinating team deliverables.
• Assist with technology, product classification, including Harmonized Commodity Codes (HTS, Schedule B, ECCN) classifications specific to in country requirements.
• Proactively identify and drive automation, accuracy, friction reduction, and process improvement initiatives

Experience:

• Deep technical knowledge of global customs, import and export topics, including incoterms, valuation, classification, country of origin, free-trade agreements, export controls, licensing, and sanctions
• Approximately 10 or more years of related work experience in industry, a professional services firm, a Fortune 500 company or a major importer or exporter
• Being informed on current on global trade developments and work to identify savings opportunities and compliance improvements
• Excellent team leader with great organizational skills, strong motivation to succeed, and ability to cultivate strong internal and external relationships
• Flexibility to work with colleagues around the world, foreign language capabilities a plus
• Experience with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Foreign Assets Control, or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and similar organizations in other countries Experience managing/supervising teams
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Able to successfully execute multiple projects from start to finish
• Bachelor's/Master's degree and a US Customs broker license Knowledge of Global Trade Management system is a definite plus

Certification:

• Must be a licensed customs broker

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Internal Job ID: 25-39654

Contact: 201-932-1363

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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