Global Trade Compliance Manager

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Summary

Weber Blackstone’s Supply Chain team is looking to hire a Global Trade Compliance Manager. This role will be the subject matter expert on trade compliance matters, including import and export for US, but also familiar with other country regulations; country of origin; USMCA; other trade agreements; and supply chain Security.  The role leads a team of Trade Compliance Analysts.

This is a hybrid role in the Palatine, IL office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned

• Manage all aspects of company trade activities -
  • All import/export paperwork meets trade compliance requirements and Weber policies
  • Ensure assignment of proper Harmonized Tariff Schedule to finished goods and components  
  • Comply U.S. and other country Customs local regulations and programs for expedited clearances
  • Point of Contact with US Customs
  • Advise on governmental and legal issues regarding trade compliance including, but not limited to, Section 301 of Trade Act, country of origin, substantial transformation, free trade agreements
  • Work with all subsidiaries and internal parties on Customs issues on a global basis with focus on plant in Poland
  • Certify requirements of Free Trade Agreements prior to issuance of documentation
  • Oversee Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program (C-TPAT)
• Enhance the international trade compliance program by driving implementation of key global policies and procedures, communication strategies, and key compliance-related controls
  • Includes developing, periodically reviewing and updating policies for continuing relevance
• Manage and develop a team of Global Compliance Analysts
• Identify trade compliance enhancement opportunities and design and implement corrective actions and risk mitigation strategies
• Oversee activities of Global Trade Compliance Analyst, payment of duties and fees, and customs broker performance
• Conduct training on trade compliance matters and supply chain security   
• Active participation in trade compliance enhancement initiatives by collaborating on cross-functional teams (IT, Engineering, Human Resources, Purchasing, Legal, etc.)
• Maintain awareness of US trade policy changes and communicate risks to senior leadership
• Process optimization, standardization and documentation
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to communicate across all levels of the organization

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years experience in import and export, international trade or supply chain. 
• Specialized knowledge in import compliance, policies, audit procedures, and commodity classification experience. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  
• Knowledge and understanding of Customs and Border Protection laws and regulations. 
• Basic knowledge of international air and ocean transportation. 

Preferred:

• Customs Broker License (or other international trade professional designation)
• Utilization of SAP, Fiori, ACE Portal

Benefits

Eligible for Weber's comprehensive benefits package for full-time U.S. non-union employees, including: 

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Life and disability insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• 401(k) with company match
• Discretionary paid time off (vacation, sick, personal) 
• Up to 14 weeks of parental leave (8 weeks for recovery, 6 weeks for bonding) 
• 10 paid holidays annually 

Salary Range: $115,000-130,000 this role is also eligible for participation in Weber Blackstone's bonus program

* This salary range represents Weber Blackstone's good faith belief of what we reasonably expect to pay the top candidate  

Weber-Stephen Products LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.