Regional Trade & Customs Compliance manager

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Oversees local and regional customs and or trade compliance processes and operations to ensure adherence to regulations including cost mitigation opportunities. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient trade compliance and customs processes. , that are embedded into supply chain initiatives on a global scale.

Develops strategic policies to enable fair trade and mitigate associated risks in trade compliance and customs processes. Key Areas of Responsibility • Monitors changes in trade laws to ensure compliance and adapts strategies. • Provides training and guidance to teams on trade and customs regulations.

• Conducts audits to identify areas for improvement in trade compliance. • Manages relationships with customs and trade partners. • Provides governance, risk assessment, and standardization of trade and customs processes.

• Defines strategy and deploys trade and customs standards and processes. • Oversees outsourced support on trade compliance data elements to meet regulatory requirements. • Oversees the quality of outsourced support on trade compliance data elements (HS classification, origin) in line with regulatory requirements.

• Participates in duty optimization programs across the region (Free Trade Agreements, special customs regimes, governmental programs). • Drives harmonization of customs procedures and rationalization of customs brokerage network. • Supports export control related activities in partnership with GTC Export Control and Sanctions Program manager .

• Supports internal and external audit. • Oversees the legitimacy of FTA utilization including timely and efficient provision of Origin Certificates towards customers. • Defines strategy on import duty optimization by applying duty mitigation programs.

• Actively promotes and supports global brokerage approach on optimizing outsourced brokerage spend. • Directs/leads a team of trade compliance and customs professionals. Critical Experiences • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, legal, business administration.

or a related field.

experience

in trade compliance, customs operations, or supply chain management, with a focus on international trade laws and regulations. • Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or equivalent certification in trade compliance and customs regulations is an advantage Everything we’ll do for you You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you.

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employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status. As an

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employer, Signify is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 888-367-7223, option 5, for assistance.

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