Manager, Trade Operations and Compliance

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate you are integral to our companys award-winning success.

• Enrich your managerial and organizational talents from finance quality and supply chain to human resources IT sales and strategy

• Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making change management leadership and business development

• Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle from early-stage to seasoned leader

About the Role

The Manager Trade Operations and Compliance (US) is responsible for all customs-related operations with import export and other trade/customs laws rules and regulations within the United States.

This role serves as the subject matter expert for US Trade Operations for our divisions and brands. Reporting to the Director of Global Trade Operations there are two Trade Operations Specialists reporting directly into this role. Due to the ever-evolving international trade landscape it will be part of a best-in-class international trade compliance program. You will also create maintain and train trade operations procedures and requirements to support the growth from an import/export compliance perspective.

What You Will Do

• Ensure compliance with all import/export regulations in the US (Classification Valuation Country of Origin ADD/CVD)

• Responsible for all inquiries from US Customs and Border Protection CBP and other governmental regulatory agencies assigned the task of managing compliance risks.

• Proficient with ERP systems; advanced Excel skills are a plus.

• Lead and support a team of compliance specialists providing guidance training and direction to ensure accurate compliance.

• Build and maintain partnerships with trade and customs compliance service providers act as key contact for import/export transactions and document customs management processes including SOPs KPIs and broker scorecard performance reviews.

• Review and analyze ACE and other trade reports.

• Monitor changes in trade regulations while maintaining/updating policies and procedures. Advise stakeholders on the impacts of regulatory trade compliance.

• Responsible for requests from other governmental agencies (i.e. TSCA FDA EPA others).

• Oversee and maintain C-TPAT status for four HARMAN sites.

• Develop metrics for internal processes and external service providers to create efficiencies and improve performance.

• Collaborate with procurement logistics supply chain and business units on trade matters and work across department to proactively avoid trade-related delays.

• Explore cost-saving opportunities process efficiencies and risk mitigation strategies and integrate best practices standards for the organization.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 5 years of Leadership and International Trade experience focusing primarily on US imports in a manufacturing environment.

• A four-year degree in a related field is strongly preferred though not a strict requirement for this position.

• Paramount are superior communication skills; a deep understanding of the business business needs and a capacity to analyze data and act on insights with the ability to work up down and across the company.

• Experience leveraging technology and implementing principles / methodologies to drive process improvements or equivalent.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess trade risks and implement compliance solutions.

• Successful track record managing team members in direct- or indirect-reporting structure in daily trade operations and compliance.

• Ability to communicate trade compliance requirements to non-trade compliance persons.

• Stature gravitas and confidence to earn the credibility and respect of your colleagues global internal stakeholders and business partners.

• Ability to move quickly in response to external or internal circumstances. Receptiveness to change willingness to review courses of action regularly and a flexible mindset.

Bonus Points if You Have

• Customs broker license and other import-related certifications is strongly preferred.

• Export certifications and/or other formal training is strongly preferred.

• Proficient with ERP systems; advanced Excel skills are a plus.

• Spanish proficiency

What Makes You Eligible

• You are willing to travel up to 10% both domestic and international if necessary.

• Due to the nature of global infrastructure you understand that flexibility in working hours is required.

• Ability to work out of the Novi MI office is preferred however remote work is allowable for highly qualified candidates.

What We Offer

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc.)

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

• Competitive wellness benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

• Be Brilliant employee recognition and rewards program

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.