Core Responsibilities
Run daily import/IOR operations for the United States Canada (CARM) and Australia: direct brokers on entry filings ISF 10/2 post-summary corrections reconciliation and record-keeping; act as primary interface with CBP CBSA and Australian Border Force.
Track regulatory changes related to import duties and trade sanctions; ensure timely communication to internal stakeholders and team
Lead A Nextracker Global Trade Centre of Excellence. For example for classification: own master data and classification rulings issue guidance on complex determinations engage outside counsel for rulings disclosures and specialized projects.
Drive duty-savings programs by identifying and executing classification strategies USMCA/FTA claims drawback and other mitigation initiatives; quantify and report realized savings.
Manage AD/CVD exposure (e.g. SE-Asia solar modules) by monitoring cases determining scope exposure determining and managing compliance requirements.
Select contract and audit customs brokers; establish KPIs and periodic performance reviews
Implement and sustain CTPAT importer certification by leading gap assessment security-criteria rollout and annual validations across facilities and suppliers.
Run monitoring audits and risk management through scheduled self-assessments broker/entry audits and risk reviews; manage CBP inquiries prior disclosures and corrective actions to closure.
Set governance and strategy for the global trade-compliance framework by drafting maintaining and communicating policies SOPs and manuals; track regulatory changes and convert them into effective internal controls.
Embed compliance into business initiatives by providing regulatory and landed-cost input for new-product launches sourcing shifts system projects and M&A due-diligence to remove trade barriers for the business.
Own trade-data and systems governance by ensuring accuracy of HTS/ECCN/COO fields in ERP/GTM platforms and deploying dashboards or automation to surface anomalies and support landed-cost decisions.
Deliver targeted training and communications for logistics procurement engineering finance and commercial teams; issue regulatory alerts and best-practice guides.
Maintain export-control and sanctions compliance for limited outbound flows: determine ECCNs status run restricted-party and end-use screening and retain export records.
Qualifications & Skills
Education: Bachelors in International Trade Supply Chain Business or related field (Masters a plus).
Experience: Minimum 7 years progressive trade-compliance experience with significant hands-on U.S. customs ownership and global program exposure.
Credentials: U.S. Licensed Customs Broker strongly preferred; CCS/CES or similar certifications advantageous.
Regulatory Expertise: Deep working knowledge of 19 CFR HTSUS ACE USMCA AD/CVD and U.S. export-control regulations.
Systems: Proficiency with ERP (e.g. Oracle SAP) global-trade-management solutions and ACE/CARM portals
Data Analysis: Strong data-analytics mindset and advanced user of Excel and other data analytics tools.
Business and Leadership: Proven ability to convert regulatory risk into commercial insight influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.
Supply-Chain Insight: Solid understanding of ocean air and intermodal logistics and Incoterms.
Languages: English fluency required; Spanish and/or Mandarin highly valued.
Soft Skills: Strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail strong problem-solving skills and persuasive communication style; adept at balancing tactical urgency with long-term program development.
Travel: Up to 15 percent (domestic and occasional international).