Customs & Trade Operations Manager

We are currently looking for a Customs & Trade Operations Manager to join our team in Franklin TN.

Job Summary:

Manages operations for US and Canada import and export of vehicles and service parts for resale production parts machinery and equipment for use in production at NNAs US Foreign Trade Zones manufacturing plants and pre-production products for testing evaluation and exhibition purposes. Manages NNAs customs brokers ACE Portal and other professional services customs bonds LOAs and powers of attorney. Manages the Global Trade Management System (GTM) ISF filing and handling of non-standard import/export shipments. Responsible for export filing system management and manual AES filings. Manages operational expense budgets. Works closely with other compliance managers to ensure operational processes are compliant and updated as needed. Investigates and resolves complex operational issues involving cross functional groups and multiple locations daily.

A Day in the Life:

Manages US Customs entry and other import procedures for vehicles and service parts for resale and production parts for manufacturing. Manages team in Canada for same activities.

Manages non-standard export shipments and corresponding manual AES filing.

Manages GTM ISF filing and export filing system. Responsible for managing all systems projects related to these systems and licensed software applications utilized by the department.

Manages national customs brokerage services contracts and vendors performing ISF & AES filings. Manages cost benefit analysis for operational activities.

Manages prototype vehicle imports carnets and other temporary import shipments.

Manages Nissans CTPAT Program.

Manages ACH accounting and PMS program for duty payment and entry records retention.

Manages customs bonds LOAs and powers of attorney.

Identifies applies and manages use of available US customs administrative and corrective procedures to minimize NNAs exposure to penalties or loss of import privileges which would negatively affect NNAs supply chain and cost of doing business.

Assists with maintenance of and regulatory compliance for NNAs part database as part of a larger Integrated Global Trade Management system.

Manages daily periodic and annual audits of customs transactions to ensure compliance with US laws and regulations.

Develops and delivers corporate import and other trade compliance training to ensure consistent execution of documented procedures across product groups support functions and divisions.

Assists upper management in representing NNA to CBP DOC and BIS nationally as warranted.

Investigates and resolves complex technical matters under related responsibilities.

Develops implements monitors and updates import procedures and record retention in compliance with federal regulations and NNA corporate policy.

Manages employees by establishing annual performance goals allocating resources and assessing performance. Supervises and provides leadership coaching guidance training career counseling and staff development.

As necessary performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

Who Were Looking for:

Required:

10 or more years of related professional experience. 2 or more years in a trade compliance supervisory position for an automotive manufacturing or other complex industry.

Bachelors degree in international trade accounting or other related Customs Brokers License in good standing with US Customs and Border Protection required.

Extensive knowledge of customs and trade regulations compliance operations strategy and cost reduction. Knowledge of Customs Valuation Harmonized System (Schedule B) classification CTPAT and other customs/import related compliance matters under US law.

Excellent verbal and written skills. Excellent problem solving and people management skills. Able to work in a fast-paced dynamic work environment with minimal supervision.

Experience developing implementing monitoring and continuously improving trade compliance policies and procedures. Knowledge of US and foreign customs procedures and requirements.

Proficiency in MS Office Products (Word Excel PowerPoint). Working knowledge of Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) ACE Portal and Automated Broker Interface (ABI). Ability to serve as ACE Account Owner for the company.

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