Trade and Customs Operations Manager

Compal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company in Austin, Texas is seeking a Trade & Customs Operations Manager. The role involves managing cross-border trade operations, ensuring compliance with US customs and export control regulations, and facilitating import/export activities. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in trade compliance roles, a relevant university degree, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and global environment. Willingness to travel is also required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in global trade compliance related roles, with emphasis on US jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated experience with trade compliance related routines.
• Proven track record to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate day-to-day import/export activities and assess documentation.
• Monitor trade compliance inquiries for resolution.
• Support internal/external audits and develop corrective actions.

Skills

Global trade compliance knowledge

HTS and ECCN Classification

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

4-year university degree in business, law, economics, finance or related discipline

Job description

As Trade & Customs Operations Manager, you will partner closely with all internal business partners engaged in cross-border trade to enable them to move fast, compliantly and efficiently.

About the Role

In partnership with Legal, Tax and Finance, serve as the primary point of contact for trade operations, including partnership with internal stakeholders, counsel, and customs brokers.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate day-to-day import/export activities and assess accurate documentation for cross-border shipments.
• Monitor trade compliance inquiries by governmental enforcement agencies for resolution and root cause analysis.
• Determine HTS and ECCN classifications and maintain required documentation.
• Monitor compliance through assessments.
• Support internal/external audits and post-entry reviews.
• Develop and implement corrective actions for any compliance gaps.
• Coordinate, obtain and manage the collection of information and preparation of export/import licenses and permits.
• Drive efficiencies in operations and within the program.
• Support global trade compliance programs and initiatives including Trade Preference programs, new product introduction efforts, country expansion strategies and development of cross-functional relationships.
• Willingness to do all necessary tasks to get the job done.

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience in global trade compliance related roles, with emphasis on US jurisdiction.
• 4-year university degree in business, law, economics, finance or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with trade compliance related routines e.g. HTS and ECCN Classification, determining and supporting the Trade Compliance requirements of cross-border movements of goods.
• Demonstrated experience with US and Customs Regulations and Export Control regulations (under the Export Administration Regulations).
• Proven track record to work with minimal supervision in fast paced, cross-functional, and global environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Skills

• Post-graduate degree in business, law, economics, finance or related discipline.
• Experience with USMCA / IMMEX tax exemption compliance Mexico entries commodities.
• Experience managing export classification programs.