ITAR: This position may involve access to technology and/or software whose export is controlled by regulations of the U.S. government and or United States. Any final job offer will be extended only to otherwise qualified candidates who also meet the level of export control requirements applicable to the position.
Summary: Responsible for the classification and clearance of import/export shipments in compliance with U.S. Customs regulations, as well as assuming increased responsibilities for the overall effective operation of the Global Trade Compliance (GTC) Department within Haldex’s region Americas. Define the “how” and support the regional management to ensure adherence to U.S. Customs Laws and other applicable regulations as it relates to the Haldex importation and exportation of merchandise. Maintain good working relationships, cooperate, and liaise actively with Purchasing, Accounting, Order Administration and Logistics; other outside companies including freight forwarders, Customhouse brokers; government bodies and their representatives including U.S. Customs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Implement and monitor import/export policies, procedures and best practices necessary to ensure compliance by the businesses operating in the region.
· Work with other departments and business leaders to improve the import and export processes in the Region.
· Liaison with external customs brokers, agents, or attorneys to identify duty drawback programs, duty free zones and support internal customers by facilitating advice
· Maintain and establish import and export tariff classifications of products as necessary.
- Determine and prepare commodity jurisdiction for the Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) vs. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS, Schedule B, Category Classification/USML) based upon the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and U.S. Customs Regulations
- Prepare and manage classification matrix
- Administer and monitor the restricted party screening
· Upon request, assist the Global Trade Compliance Manager in Customs audits / inquiries
· Work with brokers, agents and attorneys to resolve problems or issues.
· Correspond with foreign customers to obtain documents and information necessary for import/export clearance formalities. Obtain and provide all documentation and information from/to customers and regulatory agencies necessary for import / export clearance formalities and otherwise as required to ensure compliance with applicable import/export regulations.
- Execute and maintain USMCA and Country of Origin.
- Audit entry summaries from Customs Brokers for accuracy and compliance
- Resolve errors found on entry summaries with brokers
- Respond to inquiries regarding classification, duty rates, documentation, or other import/export related matters.
- Maintain basic knowledge of import/export regulations through periodic seminars
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- Perform all recordkeeping practices as required by U.S. Customs Law as well as training, storage and destruction.
- Conduct import/export training awareness classes
- Perform other tasks as required
· Meet personal goals as stated in personal Annual Employee Performance Reviews.
General Duties and Responsibilities:
· Ability to read, write and speak clearly and informatively; Respond well to questions; Participate in meetings; Explain procedures and train other employees.
· Develop, manage and coordinate project plans; Prioritize and plan work activities; Communicate change/progress.
· Pursue training and development opportunities; Strive to continuously build knowledge and skills; Share expertise with others.
· Look for ways to improve and promote quality;Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
· Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understand organization’s strengths & weaknesses; Identify external threats and opportunities; Adapt strategy to changing conditions.
· Follow policies, procedures, instructions and pre-determined guidelines.
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
- Five + years experience in Global Trade Compliance preferred
- Strong working knowledge and experience in Customs compliance and audit practices.
- Willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally as needed (up to 10%)
- Must demonstrate excellent knowledge of U.S. government import and export compliance processes and regulations, including knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification and product valuation.
- Must demonstrate proficient knowledge of U.S. Free Trade Agreements
- Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian import/export controls preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Business Management/International Business, Legal, Finance, or Accounting.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills (verbal and written presentation) with ability to implement and conduct training programs.
- Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as product catalogs, promotions, procedure manuals, purchase orders and other customer documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Effective listening skills partnered with ability to speak effectively with customers.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, electronic data or schedule form.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
Experience:
- Compliance management: 5 years (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Kansas City, MO 64153: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)
Work Location: In person