Global Trade Compliance Manager

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager on an interim-to-permanent basis.
Overview : We are seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager to work in the global manufacturing and solutions industry
Company: A public and global industrial manufacturer
Experience: 5+ years of experience with Trade Compliance, global customs brokerage, exports/imports, and tariffs.
Location: Chicagoland area

Responsibilities Include:
The Global Trade Compliance Manager will focus on U.S. customs and international trade compliance matters. This position reports to the Senior Associate Counsel, Global Regulatory Affairs. The successful candidate will coordinate closely with trade and compliance personnel at different OpCos, and a proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines is essential.

Specific responsibilities of the Global Trade Compliance Manager will include:

Assist the Senior Associate Counsel with performing risk assessments of the trade compliance program, including at the OpCo level
Review classification, import, and export processes within the OpCos and identify gaps
Identify and share best practices amongst the various OpCos in the areas of classification, import, and export processes
Help align and implement process improvements across all OpCos in order to reduce risks and identify key areas for improved efficiency
With respect to the USCBP Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal: (i) act as internal liaison for requests from OpCo trade compliance personnel regarding systems access; (ii) create reports within Power BI with information extracted from the ACE portal, to facilitate internal review and auditing of entries; and (iii) run ad hoc reports on request
With respect to the export control screening tool: (i) update training materials related thereto, and provide training for new users; (ii) manage user access requests; and (iii) create custom reports at the request of OpCos
In coordination with relevant members of the Law Department, consult on OpCo “Know Your Customer” (KYC) documentation from time to time, and assist in training OpCo personnel in KYC functions and requirements
Review audit reports, identify key findings and trends, support remedial actions, and track such actions to completion
Assist with monitoring of applicable regulations and help assess the potential changes needed to the program to meet new requirements.
Review OpCo monitoring programs, identify potential gaps, and advise on improvements
Review OpCo internal trade policies and SOPs and advise on changes to ensure processes that adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and standards
Develop and deliver an ongoing, tailored training program for OpCo personnel that includes import and export regulations, trade compliance best practices, risk identification, and escalation
Facilitate trade compliance live trainings, webinars, and internal bulletins
Manage trade compliance tools and resources on shared website for access by all OpCos
Interface with trade compliance tool suppliers to make sure that tools are used correctly and efficiently, and that relevant updates from the vendor are available and implemented in a timely manner
Similar to ACE data, work with UK operating locations to consolidate and review customs data on imports and exports

Qualifications Include:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years’ professional experience
Prior experience with U.S. customs and trade compliance is required; exposure to customs brokerage practices is a plus
Demonstrated familiarity and expertise with ACE Portal, Power BI, and Descartes Visual Compliance or a similar global export control screening tool
Strong import compliance experience is required, preferably within a Fortune 500 company or within an industrial corporation

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page:  https://www.mlaglobal.com/en/consultant-resources  
All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration. Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.
Bullhorn Job ID: 268196