Lead Trade Compliance Specialist

Responsible overseeing import and export documentation compliance and ensuring reporting controls are in place for international shipments and applying global requirements for locations in North America. Lead and co-ordinate customs programs to include but not limited to Drawback, Free Trade Agreements, Classifications, Duty minimizations, various KPIs and audit controls. Ensure compliant declarations and adjustment reporting to relevant customs authorities for export and import filings for North America. Provide and support training of employees covering trade-related topics.

• Analyze and classify goods for import and export. Coordinate classification updates to SAP and other related systems.
• Work with internal functional contacts and outside Trade Service Provider to complete and obtain valid Harmonized Tariff Classification, Schedule B, ECCN numbers, license determinations, license applications and to assist employees with their export or import shipments.
• Maintain and coordinate online shipping systems supporting sites with export filing processes.
• Ensure compliant valuation declarations and adjustment reporting's to BIS and CBP for export and import filings considering price changes, adjustments post declaration with regard to transfer pricing, assists, R&D charges and other applicable changes.
• Ensure compliant value reconciliation filings and other post entry adjustments for imports.
• Work with Finance resources to establish valuation reporting identifying adjustment to declared value.
• Work with Trade Service Provider and broker to file adjustments compliantly.
• Lead C-TPAT program to ensure necessary compliance with CBP's C-TPAT program guidelines.
• Complete annual C-TPAT security profile reviews and make updates to the C-TPAT portal.
• Coordinate the solicitation of partner supply chain security surveys and evaluate results by making recommendations of necessary steps to correct weaknesses.
• Coordinate with internal functions to ensure C-TPAT program is properly documented and maintained.
• Perform and support C-TPAT site assessments as needed.
• Coach and oversee Customs Specialists, contracted staff and trade compliance colleagues in North America
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested by direct management.
• Key user for CBP ACE System. In ACE perform AES filings and audits and create and maintain records, support export screenings and export documentation for audit purposes. File EEIs, SLI and complete ECCN classification requests to BIS and support filing of export licenses as needed.
• Work with internal and external business partners to document, control and implement business processes, policies and work instructions as required.
• Create, deliver and oversee training programs for North America Foreign Trade Compliance.

• Bachelors Degree in International Business/Business Management or similar, or minimum 10 years relevant experience
• 5+ years experience in the Customs and Trade Compliance industry
• Available after business hours and on weekends
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally
• U.S Customs Brokerage License or Certified Export Specialist (CES) through NCBFAA
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Power BI, process flows, email, and awareness of Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) systems such as SAP
• Understanding of logistics processes, bonded movements, and carrier management
• Knowledge of North American Customs laws and requirements
• Knowledge of Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

• Proficient in data analysis through various tools
• Proficient communicator to senior management across functions
• Lean Sigma Greenbelt or equivalent