Trade & Compliance Manager, Americas

Trade Compliance Manager

Our client is a prominent manufacturer and pioneer in an ever-changing industry with a proud legacy of innovation, reliability, and quality for a collective 350 years. Our industry-leading brands offer vehicle lifts, wheel service systems, diagnostic and collision repair equipment and OEM 4WD/AWD systems from our global operations.

We are looking for a Trade Compliance Manager who will be responsible for overseeing and improving trade policies and processes as well as performing related functions and activities to ensure compliant trade operations. This Trade Compliance Manager will maintain, audit, and improve policies and procedures in the Americas. This position will work and collaborate with many functions – Compliance, Engineering, Finance, IT, Logistics, and Supply Chain and manage one direct report. In addition to trade responsibilities, there will be general compliance activities required in this position.

Position Description:

• Assist with, oversee, and improve existing trade compliance and customs functions for North American locations, including import and export functions, and broker and forwarder management.
• Where needed, maintain and/or improve and implement robust and sustainable global trade and compliance policies and processes that adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Develop and lead effective training for those involved in the import and export trade processes and maintain the related training records.
• Conduct monthly internal monitoring and auditing to ensure trade processes are followed.
• Be the escalation point of contact for import and export compliance matters for the Americas including Anti Dumping – Counter Vailing duty scope and product reviews and technical support with EEI filings.
• Work with trade analyst to oversee brokers and customs documentation. Work with third party logistics companies as needed.
• Assist in compliance with global customs laws and regulations, working with team members globally and with Dover resources. Projects may include global harmonized tariff schedules, customs valuations, and customs assists.
• Monitor and assist with interpretation of applicable regulations and implement changes to the import/export process to meet new requirements to relay to trade analyst and shipping teams.
• Perform annual and ongoing FTA qualification for Buy America, USMCA, and any other FTA that may be utilized.
• Perform risk assessment and identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability; develop/implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Manage the customs bonds used for imports.
• Manage broker relationships. Update or expand broker SOPs and maintain POAs according to Dover guidelines.
• Collaborate with the VSG Compliance Director on trade and other compliance initiatives and projects.

Background Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Operations, International Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-8 years’ experience in U.S. export/import regulations and global trade compliance.
• U.S. Customs Broker’s License desired but not necessary.
• Strong proficiency and knowledge of the HS Classification process.
• Experience with ACE 2.0 import reporting and EEI filing in ACE.
• Expert knowledge of Special Programs including Free Trade Agreements (USMCA).
• Experience leading direct report in a trade capacity.
• Experience with Global Trade Management (GTM) software desired by not required.