Sr. Foreign Trade Specialist

Summary:

The Sr. Foreign Trade Specialist has the responsibility for creating the proper company foreign trade policies and procedures.  It is the responsibility of the individual in this position to ensure that personnel involved in the process of importing or exporting goods are in compliance with applicable government regulations and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1.  Managing corporate compliance to all US import and Export regulations (19 CFR, 15 CFR).

2.  Managing corporate compliance to all Canadian import regulations (D-Series Memorandum).

3.  Developing and implementing compliant processes and procedures for all import/export activities.

4.  Auditing internal processes, procedures, and records for compliance to import/export regulations.

5.  Serving as primary point of contact for all Customs-related audits and compliance initiatives.

6.  Overseeing company C-TPAT program and compliance.

7.Requesting internal advice and formal Customs rulings on HTS classification and origin issues.

8.  Filing prior disclosures to US and Canadian Customs, as necessary.

9.  Working with outside counsel to resolve compliance issues, as necessary.

10. Managing the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS US) classification database.

11. Managing the Canadian Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS CA) classification database.

12. Managing the Schedule B classification database.

13. Managing the country of origin database.

14. Managing NAFTA, US-Israel FTA, US- Australian FTA certification programs.

15. Selecting and managing cost and performance of all Customs brokers and freight forwarders.

16. Reviewing and approving import and export documentation for compliance and cost.

17. Supervising Foreign Trade Specialist position in performance of related duties.

Qualifications:

1.  Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

2.  5-7 years experience in international trade, compliance or related field.

3.  Us Customs brokerage license preferred.

4.  Proactive; ability to make decisions without significant management oversight.

5.  Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with internal departments as wells as outside organizations.

6.  Knowledge of personal computers and MS office applications (especially excel).

7.  Ability to effectively utilize the company ERP system; SAP experience desirable.

8.  Working knowledge of the procurement and logistics processes.