Global Trade Compliance Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Moving Water. Moving Fuel. Moving Forward.
At Franklin Electric, we are more than just a company - we are a diverse and inclusive team of innovators, dedicated to making a positive impact on the world through the production and marketing of systems and components for the movement of water and energy.

 
Franklin careers open doors to opportunities for future growth. Here we strive to promote from within, create lifetime careers that challenge and fulfill, and help every employee realize their professional potential. 

Enjoy peace of mind with a world-class company, but more importantly, be satisfied in knowing you make a difference.
Responsibilities, Knowledge & Skills

What you will be doing:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive trade compliance programs, training, and policies to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and company objectives, utilizing a risk-based approach.
• Provide strategic guidance by identifying preventive measures, detection monitors, controls, and risks, while developing integrated solutions and effectively communicating recommendations to align compliance operations with business goals.
• Proactively monitor the evolving legal and regulatory landscape, perform risk assessments, present actionable recommendations, communicate requirements, and deliver training and guidance to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external partners to assess the trade compliance program's effectiveness, maintain accurate product classifications, develop and evaluate controls, execute tariff planning and mitigation strategies, and identify potential risks and areas for improvement.
• Evaluate opportunities for utilizing Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) while ensuring the accuracy of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes, Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCN), and Country of Origin (COO) designations across all relevant systems.

What you need:

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) 
• Customs Broker License (Required) 
• Oracle Global Trade Management (GTM) Experience (Preferred) 

Who we want: 

If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborative partners - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
• Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
• Dedicated achievers -People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

Why Work at Franklin Electric?

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as: 

• On site café and complimentary beverage stations
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Hybrid remote work arrangements
• Paid Parental leave and on-site motherhood rooms
• Indoor fitness facility and outdoor walking paths 
• 401(k) with Matching and Service Contributions 
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Fertility & Adoption support
• Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Assistance
• Retirement Plan
• Health and Wellness program (Seminars, Access to apps such as Calm & Gympass, etc.) 

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