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Import Export Manager

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Overview

  1. Management and Sales
  2. Permanent
  3. Logistics
  4. Michigan
164770
Negotiable
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Our client is seeking an Import Export Manager to join their team in Mason, MI where they manufacture food and beverage packaging products. 

This person manages the import/export process to ensure compliance with the export/import laws and regulations in all countries where the company does business while ensuring expeditious flow of international shipments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Support Transportation Procurement Manager for annual Ocean contract renewals for U.S. and Canada, as well as changes to external PO Management 3rd party site
  • Provide cost analysis to the organization for international ocean transportation lanes for U.S. and Canada
  • Process payment of some transportation and customs brokerage charges for U.S. and Canada
  • Manage multi-departmental team on export/import and trade agreement issues to mitigate risk, integrate proper processes across business functions and locations, and identify opportunities for participation in global trade programs that would benefit the company
  • Perform annual free trade agreement certificate of origin renewals
  • Perform annual U.S. Reconciliation Valuation adjustments for U.S. Customs entry corrections
  • Conduct regular audits of export/import activities of all of company's U.S. and Canada operations and service providers to ensure compliance with laws and regulations; perform post entry corrections or prior disclosure declarations as needed, and correct errors in internal data systems
  • Manage supply-chain security initiatives; including CTPAT Administration
  • Provide support and training to U.S. and Canada personnel involved with export/import activities to include development of compliance manuals, procedures, plans, training materials and self-audit templates
  • Manage customs broker costs and relations to ensure their processes comply with applicable regulations when acting on the company's behalf
  • Negotiate and review agreements with export/import service providers, including brokers and freight forwarders
  • Develop best practices and devise process innovations, including automation, to improve the quality and efficiency of export/import compliance activities

Competencies
  • Meet and aim to exceed the company’s management expectations which include, but are not limited to:
  • Manage self – exhibit personal accountability and use good judgment, etc.
  • Develop the team – create a motivational environment and provide constructive feedback, etc.
  • Advance the business – continuously improve and provide a strategic focus, etc.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Bachelor’s degree required with an emphasis in international business, logistics, or related field of study, preferred
  • Ability to obtain U.S. Customs Broker License
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience in international logistics and compliance to include harmonized tariff schedules, customs rulings, general US and international trade law, Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR, or U.S. Customs Regulation 19 CFR plus Canadian customs regulations
  • Supervisory or demonstrated technical leadership experienc
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain a positive and professional manner
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; the ability to independently manage several tasks at one time
  • Demonstrated experience learning new information quickly and applying it to business situations
  • Ability to formulate and implement policies and procedures

 

TRS Staffing Solutions are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome you to provide OFCCP data voluntarily here

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.

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