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Expeditors District Trade and Customs Compliance Manager in Morrisville, North Carolina
Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.
Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!
Scope: As a subject matter expert in Compliance, the District Trade and Customs Compliance Manager will, at a District level, assist in ensuring that the Company meets its obligation to comply with all Company policies and all applicable laws and regulations related to Trade and Customs Compliance.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Serve as the primary District-level resource for Trade Compliance, Import Compliance, and Export Compliance
Administer and manage the Compliance program in the district according to company objectives, policies and procedures
Proactively communicate and coordinate with the District Manager and Regional Compliance Manager
Coordinate with Product Leaders and employees to review compliance policies, procedures, performance and execution as related to their job functions.
Support Sales, Product Leaders and Account Managers in business development as it’s related to compliance
Stay informed of current and proposed laws, regulations, directives, rules, and policies applicable. Distribute related information within the district.
Maintain knowledge of Expeditors’ operating systems and how those systems support the Company’s ongoing Compliance goals and objectives
Support our Government Outreach Program. Facilitate and report government agency visits to Regional and CHQ Compliance in accordance with Expeditors’ Government Visit Guidelines.
Compliance Related Tasks:
Perform internal reviews and monitoring of customs declarations, EEI filing, and shipments according to both Expeditors’ and the applicable regulatory requirements
Analyze, trend, identify root cause and corrective action based on file reviews
Coordinate and communicate with government agencies as needed in accordance with Expeditors’ policies and procedures.
Assist with importer/exporter setup (POA, RSIs, bonds, statement, etc.)
Process customs daily statements timely and manage exceptions
Post entry processing and management in a timely manner and in accordance with both the regulatory and Expeditors guidelines
Review compliance reports that are in place to monitor various compliance related activities
Support with proper implementation of the TSA IACSSP (Indirect Air Carrier Standard Security Program)
Follow Company escalation procedures
Training:
Assist with training in the district, includes deskside and instructor led training sessions on compliance topics
Create, design, prepare and conduct training sessions for operational staff
Assist operational staff with compliance related questions and issues
Identify process and efficiencies as it’s related to compliance performance.
Reporting Structure:
District Manager
Liaise with Regional and Corporate Customs Compliance Managers
Minimum 5 years forwarding industry experience or equivalent
Broker’s License
Management experience
College degree
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in the following software products:
MS Office - Word, Excel, Access, Power Point
Successful candidates must pass a background check
Experience with shipments regulated by US Export control laws (EAR & ITAR)
Customs business understanding; current customs environment on both the export and import
Analytical with a strong attention to detail
Research skills, problem solving and follow-up skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize throughout the workday while remaining focused and organized
Effective interpersonal skills, including proven ability to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results
Expeditors offers excellent benefits:
Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
Health Plan: Medical
Life Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training and Personnel Development Program
Growth opportunities within the company
Employee Referral Program Bonus