Trade Compliance Manager

Trade Compliance Manager

Singapore

Would you like the opportunity to work closely with high-performing teams in Global Trade Compliance？

Do you thrive in an environment which values autonomy, ownership and creativity？

GN is currently on a look out for Trade Compliance Manager to join the Global Trade Compliance team.

As Trade Compliance Manager you will be responsible for global trade compliance projects, work with related software systems, perform audits, handle customs requests, work with Customs Brokers/FF/3PL, and consult and train on import and export related topics.

You will be accountable to:

• Help establish and maintain an effective global trade compliance program for the GN enterprise
• Creating a cross-border compliance manual and processes
• Product classification
• Country of origin determination
• Recordkeeping
• Transactional and process audits
• Developing reporting capabilities to communicate, on an ongoing basis, the level of compliance throughout the organization
• Regularly monitor government laws and regulations for changes, which may affect the business

You will get your hand on the following exciting tasks:

• Provide daily frontline support to business units regarding compliance matters by proactively working with internal and external stakeholders, such as brokerage and forwarding business partners, to resolve issues, which may result in supply chain delays.
• Interpret and provide guidance to business units on the applicability and implementation of regulations, escalating to the Head of Global Trade Compliance, if necessary. Also, you will provide feedback and guidance to business units, including import compliance advice, training, and keeping the organization updated on the changing compliance landscape.
• Determine potential financial liability and trade compliance risk associated with any identified issue and ensure correction and/or disclosure to the proper government agency on a timely basis under the direction of the Global Trade Compliance manager.
• Compile and analyze site, region, and corporate trade data to identify compliance risks and cost-savings opportunities.
• You will prepare communications regarding industry changes affecting the business to all levels of the organization. Also, you will prepare for and preform internal reviews on cross-border transactions to ensure adherence to regulations and GN's policies and procedures.
• You will determine the frequency and quantity of transactions to test based on risk and/or results of previous review findings.
• Based on findings of internal reviews, recommend corrective actions and policy changes to management and operations teams.
• You will assess documentation relating to supplier and product eligibility for reduction or elimination of duties resulting from Free Trade Agreements or other trade programs. Maintain required records and periodic review supplier and product eligibility.

Further you will:

• Coordinate with business units to ensure, based on eligibility, customs clearance is processed under the proper trade programs and proper documentation and certification is in place
• Assist in product classification and country of origin activities, including determining the most accurate 10 digit harmonized tariff code, maintaining classification database, and auditing current classification database
• Prepare and share classification database with Customs brokers and provide periodic updates as new products are added
• Assist in gathering and maintaining data related to import activities from Customs, Operations, and internal systems
• Perform data analysis, outline trends, and spot inconsistencies. Based on the analysis results, work closely with the organization on problem resolution and strategic changes related to import compliance
• Publish and/or maintain KPIs, business dashboards, and reports.
• Actively pursue ongoing educational opportunities to keep abreast of legal and regulatory changes

Criteria of success:

• Successfully complete transaction audits (import/export)
• Prevent or minimize fines and penalties from regulators
• Complete all assigned projects and tasks on time, efficiently, and according to expectations
• Maintain good rapport with logistics service providers

A strong person to fulfill the Trade Compliance, we imagine the following sounds like you:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited College or University

A license for Customs Brokerage (preferred)

Minimum 3 - 5 years of related import compliance and international trade experience

Excellent knowledge of import and export-related laws and regulations, including HTS, and Customs regulations

Experience reviewing, monitoring, and continuously improving trade compliance policies and procedures (preferred)

It will be a great advantage if you speak and understand Chinese.

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