Sr Manager Trade Compliance - Trade programs

divh2Sr Manager Trade Compliance - Trade Programs/h2pAt Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints./ppAs a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcares hardest challenges and advance what is possible./ppIntuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves./ppPassionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential./ppJoin a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, lets advance the world of minimally invasive care./ph3Job Description/h3pstrongPrimary Function of Position/strong/ppThe Senior Manager Logistics Compliance Trade Programs is responsible for the development of the strategies, policies, processes, tools and solutions that anchors our logistics compliance programs, including but not limited to, global import and export classification, country of origin, trade preferential, supply chain security (C-TPAT, AEO), export control / license determination, and other trade compliance programs. The ideal candidate would be a subject matter expertise of global trade regulations and experience with customs operations with a strong track record of delivering projects that involves coordination across different functions (e.g. tax, supply chain, etc.)./ppstrongEssential Job Duties/strong/pulliDevelop, implement, and maintain the relevant trade compliance policies, procedures, manuals, and standard work documents necessary to successfully manage import and export operations and trade programs./liliManage compliance and oversee trade programs including classification, ECCN, preferential and non-preferential origin, Customs valuation, duty suspension, duty drawback, supply chain security (C-TPAT, AEO), etc./liliSupervise daily trade program activities, processes, and documentation requirements, setting the standard and conducting audits for accuracy and regulatory adherence./liliMonitor inquiries from Customs authorities and coordinate response timely (e.g.; CF28, CF28, Customs audits, etc./liliResponsible for the Customs reconciliation and anti-boycott programs./liliAudit and maintain data governance in SAP and global product database and applicable trade compliance records in accordance with regulatory requirements./liliProvide accurate trade data element including product classification, ECCN, country of origin, license determination to internal business units and outside service providers to ensure compliance with Customs regulations and other trade requirements./liliWork with global logistics compliance operations and external partners such as customs broker, freight forwarders, to execute strategies, drive and enforce global import/ export processes, seek automation opportunities and leverage technologies./liliProvide global customs and trade compliance guidance to programs that will result in cost-saving and duty avoidance opportunities./liliIdentify tariff engineering opportunities where applicable./liliBuild flexible and scalable solutions across various customized technologies, business models/ supply chain arcs, and country regulatory regimes./liliManage, mentor, and develop staff including hiring, goal setting, performance, coaching, teamwork, and projects./liliServe as a subject matter expert on customs compliance matters, providing guidance and support to internal stakeholders on complex issues and transactions./liliParticipate as core team member on new product development, new market launch, new product launch ensuring that all trade compliance requirements are met./liliCommunicate risks, proposals, regulatory updates and strategies to internal and external stakeholders./liliAssist Regional Logistics Compliance managers in researching Customs- and regulatory requirements for new destination markets including classification, import licenses, valuation, documentation, and import- and export restrictions and communicate back to medical device business./liliSubmit and monitor import/ export permit/ license applications as needed./liliInteract with IT and Center of Excellence (COE) to streamline and improve import/ export data for compliance; communicate requirements to IT and assist with testing and solutions implementation./liliLead the trade programs software selection, RFP, and implementation./liliMiscellaneous Tariff Bill monitor, determination of products and filing of new petitions./liliImplement and maintain adherence to and assist with the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) implementation and annual validation./liliRegular reporting and presentation to senior management of trade programs metrics, risks, and status updates./liliConduct and report findings of internal risk assessments. Follow-up with Compliance Improvement Plans./liliProvide training to other functional groups on trade programs and import and export requirements./liliAssist in global and/or regional compliance projects/programs./liliCommunicate company policies and procedures to internal and external stakeholders./liliProvide assistance to company sites, suppliers, and customers in the continuous improvement of their compliance functions./liliPerform other duties, tasks, special projects as assigned./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3pstrongRequired Skills and Experience/strong/pulliIn depth technical knowledge of global Trade Compliance principles (customs valuation, incoterms, license and permits, country of origin, HTS classifications, duty optimization / Free Trade Agreements, export controls and sanctions etc.)/liliIn depth knowledge of customs regulations, FDA importing regulations, EAR Census Trade requirements./lili10+ years managing and building high performing teams./liliExperience with leading, executing, and maintaining Logistics Compliance programs./liliDemonstrate ability to transform strategic vision into innovative solutions from existing resources./liliMust possess strong analytical and change management skills, critical thinking, and problem solving with experience in risk management processes and gap analysis./liliMust be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality./liliExcellent verbal and written communication skills, and present effectively and persuasively at all levels./liliBring extensive industry knowledge and demonstrated ability to influence at the Intuitive leadership site level./liliProficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint./liliStrong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment./liliStrong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to influence others through demonstrated expertise. Ability to manage multiple cross-organizational projects./liliMust be a team player, work effectively both independently and collaboratively./liliStrong working experience with databases, enterprise resource planning (ERP), global trade automation solutions, and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) functionality./liliExperience in implementing and maintaining the C-TPAT, PIP, AEO programs and duty drawback./liliAbility to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while working with multiple stakeholders to develop and scale the programs./liliDetail oriented and highly organized with ability to multi-task and minimal guidance./li/ulpstrongRequired Education and Training/strong/pulliBachelors Degree in supply chain, international business, finance or similar./lili10+ years of experience in Trade Compliance / Logistics Operations Compliance./liliLicensed Customs Broker U.S. or similar professional trade certifications./liliStrong global trade programs (classification, ECCN, supply chain security, duty drawback, preferential and non-preferential origin, etc) experience./li/ulpstrongWorking Conditions/strong/pulliNormal office conditions./liliTravel required (up to 25%) both domestic and international./li/ulpstrongPreferred Skills and Experience/strong/pulliUnderstanding and experience with the importation and exportation of medical devices./liliExperience in implementing and maintaining Global Trade Management Software./liliExperience in SAP S4/ HANA, Agile, and related transactional and outputs are preferred./liliPrevious customs compliance experience is preferred./liliSix-Sigma experience preferred./liliFluent in Spanish is a plus./li/ulh3Additional Information/h3pDue to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive/p/div