Global Trade Compliance manager

Job Title: Mgr. Global Trade Compliance
Location: Hershey, PA

Type: Contract
Contractor Work Model: Hybrid
Open to remote

The primary function of the Manager Import GTC, US is to support Global Trade, Legal and the greater Supply Chain Leadership in the streamlining and execution of our client's overall global trade compliance vision & strategy.

The Manager Import GTC, US will be responsible for ensuring existing policies and procedures are followed, and where changes are necessary, take lead in implementing the needed changes. In order to identify gaps to internal controls, this position must ensure a well-documented audit plan is in place, and where risks are identified from audit findings, that corrective actions are put in place promptly.

In addition to being a key liaison for internal stakeholders engaged in movement of products across international borders, this role will also be the primary point of contact for customs brokers. This will require periodic performance review to ensure the partners are delivering on all agreed upon commitments and meeting service levels targets. As part of the larger Global Trade Compliance department this role will offer team support and participate in career development opportunities.

. May require up to 10% travel and occasional working sessions outside of normal business hours.

Global Trade Compliance duties

• Support development of Global Trade Compliance Related policies and procedures
• Implement, maintain and manage corrective actions to ensure existing policies and procedures are followed.
• Provide oversight of their Trade compliance Self-Testing Plan (STP), including quarterly audits, review of the risk areas identified in the STP and preparation of the Annual Notification Letter (ANL)
• Participate in Audit of US import transactions to test health of global trade compliance program and 3rd party performance (customs brokers, carriers, etc.). Audit activities should be aligned with standards set forth in the Department Principles, Rules & Tools document, Importer Self-Assessment standards and address standard testing elements and country specific requirements with a focus on three parameters: Completeness, Availability and Accuracy
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to bridge identified gaps as a result of audit findings.
• Conduct periodic reviews of appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and scorecards with Compliance and Operations stakeholders Report out detailed assessment of transaction testing elements to identify errors and risk areas to management and leadership.
• Manage relationships with key third party partners supported global trade compliance and operations.
• Facilitate collaboration primarily with Global Trade Operations and other departments as appropriate.
• Drive effective import compliance procedures to mitigate compliance risk, minimize customs & PGA delays and streamline workflows.
• Support cross-functional teams engaged in projects that fall within scope of global trade; this requires participation in committees, projects and ad hoc meetings to educate the internal stakeholders on import requirements that may impact their commercial initiatives
• Identify, pursue and track/report cost saving initiative.
• Support ACH Draw reconciliation executed monthly.
• Support Customs Reconciliation Program

Global Trade Compliance Requirements

Education: - Bachelors Degree in Logistics, Operations, Business Admin or related field

• Customs Broker License (Preferred)
• Master Customs Specialist, Certified Customs Specialist or similar (Preferred)
• Minimum of 6 years of industry experience
• Strong initiative and change management skills.
• Able to present professional and technical materials to different audiences.
• Strong attention to details, analytical, math and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, relationship management collaboration skills

Working knowledge of.

• Effective import compliance practices, Importer Self Assessment Program
• SAP/GTS and associated Master Data Management
• Harmonized Tariff Code Classification, Country of Origin Verification, Free Trade Agreements applicable in North America
• Diverse types of PGA requirements, FSVP and others as they relate to Food & Machinery
• Microsoft Office
• SAP/GTS/Similar ERP and Inventory systems

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.