Manager, Trade Compliance - Remote

The Manager, Trade Compliance is directly responsible for managing, planning and overseeing all aspects of trade compliance to achieve HFT’s financial, operational & strategic goals while maintaining compliance with all associated federal rules, regulations & supply chain security guidelines as relates to imported merchandise & export operations. They will partner closely with Global Sourcing, Category Management, Product Compliance, Quality Assurance, Legal, Security, and Transportation to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations of imported product as well as supply chain security guidelines (physical and procedural).Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure all imported product and self-filer customs brokerage processes comply with all applicable rules and regulationsProvide cross-functional compliance guidance, critical information and insights, as well as support for all aspects of Imports/Exports regulatory compliance including, but not limited to, classification, anti-dumping, tariffs, country of origin determination, customs valuation, marking, labeling and transportation requirements including hazmatFormalize and document processes for complianceTrack internal compliance through documentation and auditsCreate a successful risk management environmentEnsure product classifications reflect proper compliance, accurate bolthires planning, and are accurately integrated and maintained in all related systems across the companyMitigate costs and maximize positive impact through tariff exclusions—USTR exclusions process, proper exclusionary claims, post entry adjustments, and protests as applicable.Review and continuously improve internal procedures and audits to retain status in Importer self-assessment CTPAT Trade Compliance program annuallyContinuously improve global supply security initiatives across all functional groups for Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program collaborating with Corporate Social Responsibility as necessitated and complete annual security profileDetermine which products require binding rulings requests and scope inquiries through Department of Commerce and prepare requests/inquiriesKeep updated on all US Customs and other government agency compliance changes in regulationsRead, analyze and interpret complex documentsAdditional duties as assigned by managerScopeSupervisory Responsibility: YesDecision Making – financial impactTravel – yes, less than 10% and may include domestics as well as internationalRequirementsJob Qualifications – Education and ExperienceCustoms Broker license requiredMinimum of 6-8 years’ experience in relevant field (customs brokerage and importer preferred) including minimum of 3-5 years in a management roleB.A./B.S.in business, global logistics, or other related studiesKnowledge of Customs and Other Government agency Regulations, Harmonized Tariff classifications, and Customs Entry ProcessProficient knowledge of customs compliance as well as other government agency regulatory import/export requirementsAbility to create and design systems to increase overall efficiencyHigh business acumen, leadership, communication, analytical and project management skillsAbility to participate as a team-member as well as leader in a fast paced, highly collaborative environmentPhysical RequirementsGeneral office environment requiring ability to:stand, walk, sit for extended periods of timespeak and listen to others in person and over the phoneuse keyboard and read from computer screen and reportslift up to 15 lbs.Apply tot his job