Trade and Customs Compliance Manager

Qcells Georgia, Inc.; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS Georgia, Inc. in Cartersville, GA, is seeking a Trade and Customs Compliance Manager to develop corporate processes and ensure end-to-end compliance with customs and trade laws.

You will oversee procedures, train staff, manage brokers, maintain tariff classifications, and coordinate with legal and management. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or supply chain and 8–10 years in compliance or risk management, with relocation available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain or equivalent.
• 8–10 years of compliance or risk management experience in customs and trade law.
• Preferred: US Customs Broker license (must sit for exam after hire if not licensed).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal compliance procedures and policies and ensure adherence.
• Oversee compliance with customs and trade laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Stay abreast of legal and corporate requirements in customs and trade.
• Report compliance to management.
• Train staff and stakeholders on legal requirements and updates.
• Maintain tariff classification database.
• Assist with value and origin assessments.
• Audit compliance with policies and laws.

Skills

Compliance management

Risk management

Trade compliance

Staff training

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or supply chain

Tools

ERP systems

Tariff classification databases

Job description

Description

Hanwha Qcells designs, builds, and manages financially sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade solar PV solutions customized for the US energy market.

Description

Hanwha Qcells designs, builds, and manages financially sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade solar PV solutions customized for the US energy market.

Please note this role is in Cartersville, GA, 5 days a week onsite. Relocation is available as needed.

Role Summary

The Trade and Customs Compliance Manager will be responsible for developing corporate processes and procedures and ensuring Qcells compliance with customs and trade laws and internal procedures.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal compliance procedures and policies and ensure adherence.
• Oversee Qcells compliance with customs and trade laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Stays abreast of legal and corporate requirements in customs, trade, etc.
• Report Qcells compliance with customs and trade laws and regulations to management.
• Train and educate staff and stakeholders regarding legal and corporate requirements and updates.
• Trade: Develop customs compliance procedures and ensure compliance
• Manage and communicate with Customs brokers. Ensure adherence with Broker SOPs
• Maintain tariff classification database
• Assist with value and origin assessments
• Conduct post-entry audits of Customs entries
• Manage retention of import records
• Liaise with Qcells legal and management teams
• Understand internal ERP systems.
• Audit compliance with policies and laws.

Education And Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain, or other relevant area
• 8-10 years of compliance or risk management experience in customs and trade law
• Preferred: holds a valid US Customs Broker license. Must sit for exam after hire if not currently licensed.

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.