District Trade and Customs Compliance Manager

Responsibilities and Duties

This section lists job-specific tasks and duties such as the ones listed below that are completed on a regular basis by the employee. 

1. 1. Create a Tone of Compliance Messaging in Branches

• Communicate and promote a positive environment in each branch or location within the District that is easy to understand and solutions-oriented
• Be an outward example of Trade Compliance as a valuable integral part of quality customer service and Expeditors business success
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• Establish promote and maintain a collaborative working relationship within the District by supporting branch and District Trade Compliance
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• Foster an environment of uniform compliance by implementing best practices in Trade Compliance as directed by his/her RTCM
• Lead by example be consistent and communicate with the RTCM and DTC as required

1. 2. Assess and Train

• Serve as an instructor for at least 50% of annual training credits
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• Administer and execute the Company Trade Compliance program according to its objectives policies and procedures.
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• In coordination with the RTCM and DTC the DTCM will:
• visit branches within his/her District regularly to deliver training to help develop and maintain aptitude in Trade Compliance and demonstrate how quality compliance and customer service are intertwined
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• Train branch personnel on Company escalation procedures
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• Periodically assess branch personnel on Trade Compliance issues to help employees develop and maintain aptitude in Trade Compliance areas
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• Timely inform the RTCM of any deficiencies identified in training file reviews or assessments

1. 3. Monitor and Report on Branch Workflow

• Assess preventive and noncompliance detection measures in his/her District/branch(es) and report to the RTCM regularly
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• Monitor assess (or participate in assessing) and implement corrective actions as instructed
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• Run daily weekly and monthly import/export compliance reports and report any anomalies according to escalation procedures
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• In coordination with the RTCM and DTC the DTCM will:
• implement preventive controls and detection monitoring in accordance with Company policy and all applicable laws rules regulations and directives
• assess preventive and noncompliance detection measures in his/her District/branch(es)
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• Understand performance of all departments in his/her District related to Trade Compliance activities

1. 4. Escalate and Remediate

• Follow Company escalation procedures to resolve any non-compliance identified through any means (regular reports monitoring disclosure Govt. visit etc.)

• Provide regular updates to DM RTCM and Product Managers on branch performance any red flags legislative changes policies procedures rules or regulation amendments and related issues/questions
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• Assist with implementing any remediation plan for corrective action to resolve instances of non-compliance with applicable Trade

laws rules regulations and/or directives that are identified through any method including monitoring as instructed by RTCM or DTC

1. 5. Stay Current on Subject Matter

• Keep informed of all applicable Trade Compliance laws rules regulations and directives in your District and communicate any
• changes to the DTC and RTCM
• In coordination with RTCM the DTCM will: prioritize annual training on emerging issues in Trade Compliance to meet the ongoing obligation to be a SME in Trade Compliance

1. Actively participate in the continued training of staff in the area of Trade Compliance
2. support and implement Company-wide Trade Compliance effort by installing reviewing assessing and reporting on preventive measures and detection monitors within the District
3. review with Department Managers and all key District personnel audit results and other findings from centralized exp.o and other reports; forward findings to the RTCM and DTC for trend analysis and improvement opportunities as required

• Be a resource for all employees in District to support branch Trade Compliance

1. 6. Create Customer Value

• Serve as a resource for branch meetings sales meetings and sales calls to create awareness of our Trade Compliance program with customers
• Reinforce our strategic differentiators to demonstrate our commitment to 100% Trade Compliance

1. 7. Service Provider Training & Reviews

• In conjunction with the Regional DTC RTCM Service Provider Management and Product teams identify high-risk service providers in high-risk locations and deliver the Service Provider Compliance Requirements Training ensuring  Service Providers understand their compliance commitments to Expeditors
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• In conjunction with Service Provider Management and Product teams review assess and potentially audit high risk service providers ensuring Service Providers meet their compliance commitments to Expeditors

Qualifications :

• A passion for Trade Compliance and doing the right thing
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• Proficiency in English and one of the local languages spoken in the District
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• A minimum of three (3) years at the Company or similar experience in trade and customs space
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• Demonstrate understanding of applicable Trade Compliance laws and regulations
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• Training for Sanctioned and Embargoed Countries Denied Party Screening and Export Controls Awareness under U.S. and the laws of other jurisdictions that have implemented U.N. Sanctions                                                                                                                                          
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• No objection to background check as permitted by applicable law
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• Passing score on the IATA/FIATA examination
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• DG certification(s)
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• Security Protocol training:  C-TPAT AEO STP or other security protocol as applicable
• Product- or Service-specific export import and/or operational training/certification.1
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• Customs Broker license (U.S.) or similar non-U.S. country license where available

1 This may include existing or anticipated Product- or Service-specific certification and/or specific DTCM certification to be developed in the future.

Additional Information :

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation Holiday Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time