Customs Compliance Manager

Purpose

This position will work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Merchandising and Inventory Management as well as with the company's product vendors and customs brokers to ensure the company's supply chain is secure and in compliance with the rapidly changing regulatory landscape.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage and develop standard operating procedures relating to regulatory compliance with the company's import process.
• Manage the company's customs brokers and ensure the company has a formalized classification and audit process.
• Identify and implement any duty savings opportunities.
• Manage various supply chain security and customs compliance programs such as CTPAT and Importer Self-Assessment (ISA).
• Implement and manage the company's foreign trade zones in the company's distribution centers.
• Work with merchandising team to develop global risk assessment program for our imported product.

Job Requirements

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with focus in Supply Chain or Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum of five years of global trade or customs compliance experience (importer environment and retail environment strongly preferred).
• Customs broker license required.
• Knowledge and experience in Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) required.
• Must thrive on challenging and rapidly changing environment.
• Must be self-starter and self-motivated.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills with a high attention to detail and be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Access.
• Must be able to prioritize effectively.