Global Trade Compliance Manager

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# Global Trade Compliance Manager

Date: Mar 31, 2023
Location:

Palatine, IL, US, 60067

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**Summary**

The Global Trade Compliance Manager will be the Subject Matter Expert on Trade Compliance matters (Import and Export - for US but also familiar with other country regulations; country of origin; NAFTA; other Free Trade Agreements; and Supply Chain Security).

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities** **include the following, other duties may be assigned**
* Manage all aspects of company trade activities -
+ All import/export paperwork meets trade compliance requirements and Weber policies
+ Ensure assignment of proper Harmonized Tariff Schedule to finished goods and components
+ Comply U.S. and other country Customs local regulations and programs for expedited clearances
+ Point of Contact with US Customs
+ Advise on governmental and legal issues regarding trade compliance including, but not limited to, Section 301 of Trade Act, country of origin, substantial transformation, free trade agreements
+ Work with all subsidiaries and internal parties on Customs issues on a global basis with focus on plant in Poland
+ Certify requirements of Free Trade Agreements prior to issuance of documentation
+ Oversee Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program (C-TPAT)
* Enhance the international trade compliance program by driving implementation of key global policies and procedures, communication strategies, and key compliance-related controls
+ Includes developing, periodically reviewing and updating policies for continuing relevance
* Identify trade compliance enhancement opportunities and design and implement corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies
* Oversee activities of Global Trade Compliance Analyst, payment of duties and fees, and customs broker performance
* Conduct training on trade compliance matters and supply chain security
* Active participation in trade compliance enhancement initiatives by collaborating on cross-functional teams (IT, Engineering, Human Resources, Purchasing, Legal, etc.)

**Attendance/Punctuality**

Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures coverage of work responsibilities when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

**Competencies** To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

* **Adaptability** - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
* **Business** **Acumen** - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.
* **Change** **Management** - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
* **Delegation** - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.
* **Design** - Generates creative solutions; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
* **Diversity** - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
* **Ethics** - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
* **Initiative** - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
* **Innovation** - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
* **Interpersonal** **Skills** - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
* **Judgment** - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
* **Leadership** - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
* **Managing** **People** - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
* **Motivation** - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
* **Oral** **Communication** - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
* **Organizational** **Support** - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
* **Planning** / **Organizing** - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
* **Problem Solving** - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
* **Professionalism** - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
* **Project** **Management** - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
* **Quality** - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
* **Quantity** - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
* **Safety and Security** - Observes safety and security procedures.
* **Strategic** **Thinking** - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
* **Teamwork** - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
* **Technical** **Skills** - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
* **Time** **Management** - Determines ability to complete all facets of projects within agreed upon timeframes. This includes, but is not limited to: scoping; design; crating and documenting requirements; acquiring documented user acceptance of design/requirements/specifications; converting design/requirements/specifications into code; compiling code; creating test scenarios and transactions; running tests to confirm development meets specifications; acquiring documented user acceptance that confirmed development has met specifications and have been successfully performed without errors; providing written documentation of all development work.
* **Written** **Communication** - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

**Supervisory Responsibilities**

Global Trade Compliance Analyst

**Qualifications** **to perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:**

**Education and/or Experience**

Bachelor's degree with 10+ years experience in import and export, international trade or supply chain. Specialized knowledge in import compliance, policies, audit procedures, and commodity classification experience. Customs Broker License preferred but not required.

**Language Skills**

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine emails, reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

**Mathematical Skills**

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

**Reasoning Ability**

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

**Computer Skills**

Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office.

**Certificates, Licenses, Registrations**

Customs Broker License (or other international trade professional designation) preferred but not required

**Other Skills and Abilities**

Knowledge and understanding of Customs and Border Protection laws and regulations. Basic knowledge of international air and ocean transportation. Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization. Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. Effective time management/prioritization skills. Proven problem solver and decision maker. Highly motivated, self-starter with excellent project management skills.

**Physical Demands** - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**Work Environment** - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Weber-Stephen Products LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

**Nearest Major Market:** Chicago
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