Import Trade Operations Lead
$110k - $140kMotorola Solutions
Job Description
Motorola Solutions is building talent pipelines to meet future hiring demands. This is a pipeline role, while there is not an immediate opening, we want to build relationships with prospective candidates like you. If your background is a match to our requirements, we'll follow up with an exploratory conversation.
NOTE: This is a hybrid role - Candidate must reside in the Chicagoland area with the ability to work from the office.
Summary:
The Import Trade Operations Lead is a critical role responsible for ensuring the company's strict adherence to all U.S. and Canada import regulations and compliance standards. This position demands a highly experienced professional with a comprehensive understanding of import operations, HTS classification, and customs brokerage procedures. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to internal teams and external partners to facilitate the smooth and compliant import of goods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Compliance Management: Manage and ensure full compliance with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, as well as those of other relevant government agencies (OGAs).
- HTS Classification: Review, audit, and maintain accurate U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications for imported products.
- Documentation Review: Thoroughly review and analyze import documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare financial information and documentation for value reconciliation filings.
- Customs Broker Liaison: Collaborate with customs brokers to resolve import-related issues, ensure timely clearance of goods, and optimize import processes.
- Audit Support: Assist in preparing for and participating in internal and external audits, post-entry reviews, and compliance assessments.
- Regulatory Expertise: Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of 19 CFR regulations and other relevant trade compliance legislation.
- Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicate with internal teams (e.g., purchasing, logistics, finance) and external partners (e.g., customs brokers, freight forwarders) regarding import logistics and compliance matters.
- Prioritization & Time Management: Effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in trade compliance, with a strong focus on import logistics and compliance operations.
- A current and valid U.S. Customs Broker License is required.
- In-depth understanding of U.S. import customs regulations, HTS classification, customs valuation, and OGA requirements.
- Proven expertise in HTS classification and the ability to accurately classify a wide range of products.
- Documentation Analysis: Demonstrated ability to meticulously review and analyze import documents to ensure compliance.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex information.
- Organizational Skills: Exceptional ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ).
- Knowledge of Duty Drawback programs.
- Expertise in Country of Origin determination.
- Familiarity with Incoterms.
- Understanding of USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement) and other trade programs.
- Familiarity with export logistics and operations.
Target Base Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
Basic Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in trade compliance or similar business disciplines.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.
Travel Requirements
None
Relocation Provided
None
Position Type
Experienced
Referral Payment Plan
No
Our U.S. Benefits include:
- Incentive Bonus Plans
- Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
- 401K
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off Packages
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid Parental & Family Leave
- and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.
We're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
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