Trade Compliance Manager

The Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for the overall company trade compliance strategy, activities, and requirements for Pharmaceutical imports, exports, and trade regulations. This individual will ensure Regional Compliance with all applicable company policies, Customs and other government agency regulations while managing the expeditious flow of international trade. This role will be the global subject matter expert on all matters regarding Trade Compliance and the key decision maker on issues regarding Trade Compliance within the US and other regions. The Trade Compliance Manager operates in full compliance with applicable hygiene, safety, quality, and regulatory standards, and in alignment with the organization’s framework, company’s procedures, and the defined scope of responsibility the role is accountable for.

YOUR ROLE

Determine tariff classification, country of origin, ECCN, and value information declared to Customs authorities and maintain product database. Manage compliance with trade preferential and duty drawback programs (when applicable). Submit and monitor import permit/license applications as needed. Support daily import/export shipment clearance operations. Ensure all Importer Security Filing (ISF) for inbound ocean freight are submitted by the customs broker accurately and timely. Audit documents to ensure import/export shipments utilize the correct information on the shipping and entry documentation and prepare Customs reconciliations. Audit and manage import and export recordkeeping and retention practices to ensure compliance with corporate policy and regulations of all government agencies. Perform pre and post entry audits related to entry declaration, service providers, and suppliers and follow up with appropriate corrective action and make corrections when non-compliance is identified. Responsible for Post Entry Amendment program. Manage import and export service providers by defined metrics, lead and follow up with documented corrective action related to monthly brokerage metrics reports. Respond to government inquiries with accurate information in a timely and professional manner. Provide assistance with export documentation to facilitate timely shipment and export of parts, materials and products. Monitor all U.S. and Canada export shipments for compliance, end use statements, embargos, anti-boycott, review denied party hits, remove holds, etc. Provide assistance to company sites, suppliers, and Customers in the continuous improvement of their compliance functions. Serve as the primary Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) administrator for the U.S., acting as the main point of contact with U.S. Customs and coordinate and submit required annual reports and participate in quarterly Board meetings. Assist, maintain, and communicate CMDS Manuals, policies and procedures, and trade compliance guidelines. Conduct and report findings of internal risk assessments and follow-up with Compliance Improvement Plans. Provide training to other functional groups on import/export requirements. Assist in global and/or regional compliance projects/programs. Access the US Customs portal and create documents to support ACH and other reporting requirements. Perform other duties as assigned by management Department Specific/Non-Essential Functions Oversee and communicate across organization to ensure sound divisional understanding, cooperation, and consistency in execution of all import-export related compliance policies and procedures. Serve as technical resource supporting the resolution of import and export transactional compliance issues, which may include investigating and analyzing and/or defining corrective measures on a transactional basis or broader level. Periodically monitor / audit and use the results to evaluate effectiveness of the Corporate Compliance Program, make enhancements to the program as directed or as need arises. Develop and work with operations or business area (i.e., Sales, Manufacturing, and Shipping) on remediation and corrective action to mitigate compliance risks or process & control gaps. Perform other duties as assigned by management

YOUR BACKGROUND

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Finance or similar and seven plus years global trade compliance experience in the Pharmaceutical industry. Customs Broker License and/or similar professional trade certifications. Expert knowledge of Customs Regulations, FDA importing regulations, EAR & Census Trade requirements. Strong import/export classification, free trade agreement qualification, and training skills. Preferred Qualifications SAP experience and strong ability with Microsoft suite excel, power point, pwr bi. Work experience at a customs broker or a freight forwarder. Experience working with Global Trade Management Software (e.g., Tradeflow). Experience managing Logistics Service Providers and/or Compliance Consultants. Guerbet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an organization, we believe that no individual should be discriminated against because of their differences, which includes the following: age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Guerbet is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Guerbet provides accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a position please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io or you can also call this numberView phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Guerbet