Global Trade Compliance Manager
Hexion
- Columbus, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Healthcare, Vision, Dental and Parental Leave
- 3 weeks’ vacation to start
- 401k Match
- 16 hours paid volunteering time
- & More
- Conduct risk assessments, develop priorities for compliance and resolve compliance issues
- Demonstrate critical judgement in prioritizing GTC regional activities to ensure global alignment
- Provide guidance to internal operations regarding export and import compliance requirements
- Identify the impact of proposed regulatory changes regulations, as well as trade-related initiatives
- Establish workflow/process improvements to optimize related global trade management activities
- Quantify cost savings opportunities for participation in preferential trade programs; provide oversight of implementation of programs
- Leverage harmonized tariff classification, preferential origin treatment and import/export controls to drive duty optimization
- Perform global supplier selection (marine, import customs brokerage and export freight forwarders), contract negotiation and implementation through strategic sourcing process. Upon implementation, actively manage vendor contracts and proactively identify opportunities for improvement
- Drive initiatives to enable and deliver productivity improvement
- Translate strategic direction into operating plans that focus on results
- Develop and present business plans and deep dives to meet critical business goals
- Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or a relevant field; MBA a plus
- Required: 5-10 years’ experience directly related to Export/Import Trade Compliance Management, Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage
- SAP system experience preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, including good presentation skills
- Project Management experience utilizing standard project management techniques and methodologies
- Demonstrated strengths will include a collaborative work style, the ability to identify problems and determine resolution, and effectively communicate with all levels of stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and pro-actively
- Self-motivated
- High integrity
- CTPAT and/or AEO experience a plus
- Ability to travel as required (approximately 10-15%)