Senior Manager, Import Compliance

Req ID:
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson

General Overview

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream: Logistic (SCM_LOG)
Role: Senior Manager
Job Title: Senior Manager, Import ComplianceJob Code: SMG-SCM-LOG
Job Level: Level 11
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Drive the development of corporate US import compliance strategies, monitor the team performance and metrics. Incorporate the US import compliance vision into all elements of the plan. Recognize subject matter experts on the import compliance process, tools and applications. Manage a team of direct and indirect resources to effectively support the execution of the strategy deployment plans. Contribute to multi-functional, regional and global assignments.

Detailed Description

Drives US import compliance requirements throughout the supply chain and within the organization.

Manages the effort to identify and develop US import compliance process improvements to meet current and future business needs.

Leads efforts to minimize US Customs fines/penalties and mitigate duty/tariffs impacts through free trade agreements (USMCA), FTZs/bonded warehouses, and HTS Chapter 98 provisions.

Manages the administration and adherence of all US customs broker contracts and agreements,including monthly KPI’s and business reviews

Participates in business process improvements to help achieve reduced customs entry delays and improved transit times. Works to ensure Celestica is compliant with US customs and regulatory laws.

Drives the establishment of strong policies and procedures for US import compliance processes.

Leads Trade Agreements Act (TAA) and Buy America Act (BAA) qualification efforts.

Oversee the development and implementation of US import compliance requirements training where needed.

Directly manages a group of import compliance employees, including employee training, performance, measurement, development, motivation, and recognition.

Establishes department goals/ measurements and manages resources to achieve these goals including financial forecasting of Trade Compliance expense

Monthly operational and financial reporting of trade compliance expenses, refunds and recoveries working with various stakeholders within the company

Reviews technology, AI tools and makes strategic recommendations to improve the flow of Trade Compliance information

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

In-depth knowledge and understanding of import compliance, with an understanding of how compliance impacts SCM, inventory, and site revenue management.

Broad knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials, and processes.

Strong knowledge in all areas of import compliance, including valuation methodologies, country of origin determinations, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification, and partner government agency requirements.

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem resolution skills.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Expert-level import compliance metrics reporting ability and presentation capability.

Provide guidance and direction to business units to achieve US site compliance tariff management results and maintain a strong relationship with site GMs and Controllers.

Strong knowledge of Free Trade Agreements, HTS classifications, country of origin determinations, and Customs valuation methodologies.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Significant skills required in multi-tasking and time management.

Ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees.~ Expert understanding and interpretation of customs rules and regulations.

Extensive knowledge of global supply chain and manufacturing processes and integrated ERP (SAP) applications.

Strong knowledge of US import/export laws.

Ability to design and develop complex systems, processes, and business relationships.

Strong cross-functional project and team leadership skills.

Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy, and working under tight time deadlines.

Broad understanding of financial reporting, measurements as it relates to Trade compliance

Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties of this position require continuous light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motion, standing, sitting in a confined work space,
• Occasional overnight travel is required.

Typical Experience

• 10 years + in the Trade Compliance field Experience working for a customs broker and/or high volume electronics importer Position requires a Customs Broker License

Typical Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, or related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience. Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Salary

-k annual

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development – from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

This location is a US ITAR facility and these positions will involve the release of export controlled goods either directly to employees or through the employee's movement within the facility. As such, Celestica will require necessary information from all applicants upon an applicant's acceptance of employment to determine if any export control exemptions or licenses must be filed.