<p>Job Description</p> <p>SUMMARY</p> <p>The Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of import and export compliance within the organization. This role plays a critical role in ensuring the company's adherence to import and export regulations and guidelines, while facilitating smooth international trade operations. This role requires a deep understanding of global trade compliance, as well as the ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.</p> <ul> <li>Oversee import and export operations, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations, CFR's, Customs requirements, and company policies. </li><li>Manage relationships with Customs Brokers, ensuring performance meets service level agreements, cost expectations, and operational efficiency goals. </li><li>Ensure accurate and timely documentation for all import and export shipments, including commercial invoices, bills of lading, and customs declarations. </li><li>Monitor and optimize freight and customs clearance processes, identifying opportunities to improve cost efficiency, and mitigate compliance risks. </li><li>Ensure Regulatory Compliance by staying current on and interpreting import and export regulations, sanctions, and trade laws. </li><li>Lead the resolution of supply chain disruptions, working closely with 3PL partners, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders to minimize business impact. </li><li>Develop and maintain strong partnerships with carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers, negotiating contracts to optimize cost and service levels. </li><li>Support US & CA import/export risk management efforts, proactively addressing challenges related to trade regulations, geopolitical risks, and market volatility. </li><li>Determining US & CA HTS and submitting ruling requests, when needed </li><li>Determining ADD/CVD applicability </li><li>Determining Preferential Treatment for SKU's through Free Trade Agreement </li></ul> <p>Minimum Position Qualifications/Education:</p> <ul> <li>College degree, Licensed Customs Broker or 5+ years of related experience </li><li>Previous experience with US & CA HTS determination </li><li>Previous experience with determining ADD/CVD eligibility </li><li>Previous experience with determining Free Trade Agreement status </li><li>Experience in Global Supply Chain and Customs Brokerage preferred </li><li>Ability to make sound and timely decisions in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Proficient with CBP ACE Portal, running reports and queries </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office </li><li>Good organizational and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines </li><li>Highly analytical with ability to understand/resolve complex operational issues involving numerous, ever-changing variables and constraints </li><li>Ability to identify new methods/processes, determine impact and develop implementation plan </li><li>Strong analytical skills to assess Customs Broker performance and manage trade compliance risks. </li><li>Self-motivated, energetic, and adaptable to change, with the ability to manage shifting global supply chain demands. </li></ul> <p>Direct Manager/Direct Reports:</p> <ul> <li>Position reports to Sr. Manager, Trade Compliance. </li><li>This position will have a minimum of 1 direct report. </li></ul> <p>California Residents click below for Privacy Notice:</p> <p>https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures</p>