Overview
Location:
Hershey, PA 17033 Duration:
18 Months Job Type:
Temporary Assignment Work Type:
Onsite Pay Rate:
$ 50.00-64.28/Hourly Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an American multinational company and one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world. It also manufactures baked products, beverages and many more that are produced globally. Job Description
This role is embedded in a team with a global scope and focused on business activities. May require up to 10% travel and occasional working sessions outside of normal business hours. Major Duties/Responsibilities
Time % Summary of major duties include: 45% Import Compliance Management Support development of Global Trade Compliance Related policies and procedures Implement, maintain and manage corrective actions to ensure existing policies and procedures are followed Provide oversight of client’s Trade compliance Self-Testing Plan (STP), including quarterly audits, review of the “risk areas” identified in the STP and preparation of the Annual Notification Letter (ANL) Participate in Audit of import transactions to test health of global trade compliance program and 3rd party performance (customs brokers, carriers, etc…) Audit activities should be aligned with standards set forth in the Department Principles, Rules & Tools document, Importer Self Assessment standards and address standard testing elements and country specific requirements with a focus on 3 parameters; Completeness, Availability and Accuracy Develop and implement corrective action plans to bridge identified gaps as a result of audit findings Conduct periodic reviews of appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and scorecards with Compliance and Operations stakeholders. Report out detailed assessment of transaction testing elements to identify errors and risk areas to management and leadership Manage relationships with key 3rd party partners supported global trade compliance and operations 25% Team Support Facilitate collaboration primarily with Global Trade Operations and other departments as appropriate Maintain department Principles, Rules & Tools, including periodic review and update Support with the development and implementation of trainings for Global Trade compliance 10% Project Management Drive effective import compliance procedures to mitigate compliance risk, minimize customs & PGA delays and streamline workflows. Support cross-functional teams engaged in projects that fall within scope of global trade; this requires participation in committees, projects and ad hoc meetings to educate the internal stakeholders on import requirements that may impact their commercial initiatives Identify, pursue and track/report cost saving initiative Develop annual goals, participate in cross-training, defining and supporting own career path and succession planning Dimensions
Dimension ($, Units, Employees) Degree of Supervision: Self-managed, needs to be able to follow up and complete projects with direction and minimum general supervision Degree of Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of import trade compliance, able to serve as Subject Matter Expert People Management: Direct reports, team leadership Project Management & Implementation: Leads and works independently on complex assignments and projects to drive strategic department initiatives Strategy: Explores and presents new strategic initiatives Typical Experience Level: Specific sector with a minimum of 10 years of experience, may include 4 years of college experience Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities
Education
Required – High School Diploma and minimum of 10 years industry experience Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Operations, Business Admin or related field Customs Broker License Master Customs Specialist, Certified Customs Specialist or similar Minimum of 6 years of industry experience Experience
Demonstrated experience providing import compliance subject matter expertise. Strong understanding of operations, trade compliance programs and global customs requirements applicable to client product portfolio Strong initiative and change management skills Able to present professional and technical materials to different audiences Strong attention to details, analytical, math and problem solving skills Working knowledge of
Effective import compliance practices, Importer Self Assessment Program SAP/GTS and associated Master Data Management Harmonized Tariff Code Classification, Country of Origin Verification, Free Trade Agreements applicable Valuation, Incoterms, Related Parties Different types of PGA requirements, FSVP and others as they relate to Food & Machinery Experience with technology
Microsoft Office SAP/GTS/Similar ERP and Inventory systems TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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Location:
Hershey, PA 17033 Duration:
18 Months Job Type:
Temporary Assignment Work Type:
Onsite Pay Rate:
$ 50.00-64.28/Hourly Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is an American multinational company and one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world. It also manufactures baked products, beverages and many more that are produced globally. Job Description
This role is embedded in a team with a global scope and focused on business activities. May require up to 10% travel and occasional working sessions outside of normal business hours. Major Duties/Responsibilities
Time % Summary of major duties include: 45% Import Compliance Management Support development of Global Trade Compliance Related policies and procedures Implement, maintain and manage corrective actions to ensure existing policies and procedures are followed Provide oversight of client’s Trade compliance Self-Testing Plan (STP), including quarterly audits, review of the “risk areas” identified in the STP and preparation of the Annual Notification Letter (ANL) Participate in Audit of import transactions to test health of global trade compliance program and 3rd party performance (customs brokers, carriers, etc…) Audit activities should be aligned with standards set forth in the Department Principles, Rules & Tools document, Importer Self Assessment standards and address standard testing elements and country specific requirements with a focus on 3 parameters; Completeness, Availability and Accuracy Develop and implement corrective action plans to bridge identified gaps as a result of audit findings Conduct periodic reviews of appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and scorecards with Compliance and Operations stakeholders. Report out detailed assessment of transaction testing elements to identify errors and risk areas to management and leadership Manage relationships with key 3rd party partners supported global trade compliance and operations 25% Team Support Facilitate collaboration primarily with Global Trade Operations and other departments as appropriate Maintain department Principles, Rules & Tools, including periodic review and update Support with the development and implementation of trainings for Global Trade compliance 10% Project Management Drive effective import compliance procedures to mitigate compliance risk, minimize customs & PGA delays and streamline workflows. Support cross-functional teams engaged in projects that fall within scope of global trade; this requires participation in committees, projects and ad hoc meetings to educate the internal stakeholders on import requirements that may impact their commercial initiatives Identify, pursue and track/report cost saving initiative Develop annual goals, participate in cross-training, defining and supporting own career path and succession planning Dimensions
Dimension ($, Units, Employees) Degree of Supervision: Self-managed, needs to be able to follow up and complete projects with direction and minimum general supervision Degree of Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of import trade compliance, able to serve as Subject Matter Expert People Management: Direct reports, team leadership Project Management & Implementation: Leads and works independently on complex assignments and projects to drive strategic department initiatives Strategy: Explores and presents new strategic initiatives Typical Experience Level: Specific sector with a minimum of 10 years of experience, may include 4 years of college experience Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsibilities
Education
Required – High School Diploma and minimum of 10 years industry experience Preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Operations, Business Admin or related field Customs Broker License Master Customs Specialist, Certified Customs Specialist or similar Minimum of 6 years of industry experience Experience
Demonstrated experience providing import compliance subject matter expertise. Strong understanding of operations, trade compliance programs and global customs requirements applicable to client product portfolio Strong initiative and change management skills Able to present professional and technical materials to different audiences Strong attention to details, analytical, math and problem solving skills Working knowledge of
Effective import compliance practices, Importer Self Assessment Program SAP/GTS and associated Master Data Management Harmonized Tariff Code Classification, Country of Origin Verification, Free Trade Agreements applicable Valuation, Incoterms, Related Parties Different types of PGA requirements, FSVP and others as they relate to Food & Machinery Experience with technology
Microsoft Office SAP/GTS/Similar ERP and Inventory systems TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
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