As the Trade Compliance Manager, your role will be to develop, implement and manage trade compliance procedures. You will manage the company’s import and export compliance activities, assessing risk and implementing procedures as necessary. A focus on specific compliance projects to ensure that due diligence as well as duty and tariff programs meet the company’s legal and compliance strategy. You will manage and lead a team committed to achieving Briggs Supply Chain objectives while maintaining strict compliance with U.S. government regulations.

You will do this by:

Developing, implementing and maintaining documented procedures for import and export compliance activities
Responsible for conducting audits for import and export activities
Ensuring that import/export compliance programs are being followed globally along with timely customs reporting and accuracy
Managing country of origin trade requirements and regulations compliance
Identifying technical support on issues related to import/export compliance programs
Maintaining current knowledge and understanding of export administration regulations, customs regulations, harmonized tariff schedule and company products
Primary contact for the U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Customs, and oversees freight forwarder and broker processes
Responsible for completing Government requests for Customs information (CF-28, CF-29, USITC responses, etc..)
Interacting with legal team as regulatory issues dictate
Provides training to support trade compliance initiatives and identify opportunities for automation and improvements
Knowledge of Duty Drawback (Manufacturing, Same Condition)
Specialized Import provisions knowledge, especially use of 9817 Agricultural Actual Use provision
Review monthly Duty Payment file and Monthly Duty Projection File (use of ACE, ACH, Customs Broker data to assign) with team
Staying informed and reviewing AD/CVD Trade protection cases; Court of International Trade (CIT) Cases/Determinations
Familiarity with Canada NRI responsibilities, reviewing product types and CARM Financial obligations
Auditing and analysis of Export, Import, Anti-Boycott, Anti-Bribery, Reconciliation and Foreign vendor tooling assists, valuations
Utilizing ACE Customs Data portal knowledge to file and report company data
Review classification as well as writing Internal Advice Requests/Binding Rulings to CBP when necessary
Collaboration with functional areas (e.g., Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Procurement, Engineering, Customs Brokers, and Freight Forwarders) on remediation and corrective action to mitigate compliance risks or process & control gaps

You are the type of person who is/has:

Strong written and verbal communication skills at all levels of leadership and situational awareness
Proficient at managing and monitor multiple priorities
Ability to motivate and manage a team
Knowledge and use of SAP, Google Docs, Microsoft suite tools
Dangerous Goods and TSCA knowledge
Excellent customer service skills
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location
Implement, manage, and collaborate on trade compliance programs
Ability to influence internal and external partners
Technical knowledge of customs laws and regulations
Self-Starter / Ability to work with limited supervision