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Manager Trade Compliance Import Operations

Generac, Waukesha, WI, United States


The Manager Trade Compliance is responsible for ongoing development, administration and operations of Generac Power Systems Import / Export compliance and operations in addition to facilitation of all global compliance standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Oversight of the Import Operations Team

Ensure company adherence to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 19 Customs

Create, standardize, implement and maintain import and export SOPs with manuals

Provide subject matter expertise on US Customs matters to organization and business units

Maintain SAP data integrity of Country of Origin (COO), HTS, ECCN and similar

Lead the Corporate Governance of key Import programs like Customs Brokers, Transaction Testing & Self-audits, FTAs, Assist Reporting, Reconciliation, Tariffs, FTZ operations, etc while maintaining highest standards of compliance

Conduct regular import training with functional groups and units involved with Import matters

Advise and update leadership on changes to trade laws and regulations

Maintain, deploy and conduct import/export training curriculum for Generac and subsidiaries.

Ensure documentation retention and procedures are accessible and documented

Participate in leadership meetings to create awareness and requirements for conducting business in global arena

Present risk assessments on continual basis identifying gaps in the trade compliance programs

Facilitate monthly and quarterly risk matrix reviews showing mitigation progress on flagged risks

Designs and directs the work of the team. Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team.

Manages performance recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.

Support daily activities around imports and exports as needed (commercial documentation, troubleshooting and similar).

Act as escalation for complex trade scenarios.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience

3 years progressive trade compliance experience

3 years previous supervisory level experience, project management and/or responsibility for critical initiatives

Ability to travel domestically and internationally

Preferred Skills

Licensed Customs Broker

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Strong knowledge of U.S. Trade regulations.

Knowledge of manufacturing environment, materials and processes.

Knowledge, understanding and interpretation of traffic and customs rules and regulations.

Strong skills in Word, Excel, Power Point, and multiple business applications.

Commercial and financial knowledge, particularly in transportation and logistics costs and regulations.

Good financial, analytical and negotiation skills.

Ability to identify and resolve high complexity process/system problems using financial, analytical, and/or statistical models.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Great Reasons To Work For Generac

Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more

Many employee activities

Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers

Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day – Labor Day)

Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators

We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.

Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.

Product loan and discount programs

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