Global Trade Compliance Analyst (Corporate Export)

Job description

A mutually rewarding experience.

Work. Realize your ambitions. And realize there’s more to being in business than just making a profit. That’s the Mars philosophy. And the opportunity we offer every one of our Associates. An opportunity to take what you do and make it mean more for you, for those around you and for the planet.  What you get here is challenging, interesting work. You get the tools you need to do a great job and you get to have the best possible people on your side to help you do it. And at the same time as getting to find ways to do business better today than we did it yesterday and driving a great career, you also get to build a more enlightened business and drive sustainability.

Because it’s never just about a single person, a single project or a single brand. It’s about how you can grab everything that’s within your reach here and use it to pursue mutual, long-term gain. It’s about having ideas. And ideals. Being prepared to risk failure because the promise of success means we’ll all be a little better off. It’s that mix of integrity and ambition that makes Mars such a special place to work. And why working here is always about more than just a job.

Mars has net sales of more than $33 billion, operates six business segments including Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, Symbioscience, and more than 75,000 Associates worldwide that are putting its Principles into action to make a difference for people and the planet through its performance.

Mars brands include: Petcare – PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, BANFIELD® Pet Hospital, CESAR®, SHEBA®, DREAMIES® and NUTRO®; Chocolate – M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, DOVE®, GALAXY®, MARS®, MILKY WAY® and TWIX®; Wrigley – DOUBLEMINT®, EXTRA®, ORBIT® and 5™ chewing gums, SKITTLES® and STARBURST® candies, and ALTOIDS® AND LIFESAVERS® mints. Food – UNCLE BEN’S®, DOLMIO®, EBLY®, MASTERFOODS®, SEEDS OF CHANGE® and ROYCO®; Drinks – ALTERRA COFFEE ROASTERS™, THE BRIGHT TEA COMPANY™, KLIX® and FLAVIA®; Symbioscience – COCOAVIA® and WISDOM PANEL®.

Position Summary:

The incumbent is expected to be an interface between freight forwarders, Government agencies, customs brokers and Mars affiliates in regards to trade compliance. This person will be responsible for the following key areas: General knowledge of, & ability to apply laws and regulations related to trade compliance business activity in the Americas; must be proficient working with, and the requirements of, trade authorities in the US, CA, and MX; must be proficient working with compliance software and SAP; audits of import and export documentation, recordkeeping, and import/export classification of internationally shipped goods.  Must leverage cross-functional relationships to enable quality decision making within Mars Trade compliance.

 

Major Responsibilities:

Execute Compliance Activities
• Execute Mars import/export compliance program - activities may include, but are not limited to, FDA Prior Notice, import operations and assignment of US, CA, and MX HTS and Schedule B classifications, execution of policies to apply customs regulations across US, CA, MX,  and maintenance of Trade Software data.   

Audit
• Utilize Trade Compliance Software to perform audits of import/export entries, and where software may not be utilized, complete manual audits of import/export requirements.
• Monitor procedures used by other Mars manufacturing facilities and vendors to ensure compliance with U.S. and other governmental trade regulations.
•     Develop corrective actions resulting from deviations to audit standards with support of Sr. Analysts.
• Perform investigations pertaining to trade compliance with applicable import/ export laws.
• Other audit activities as assigned by the Trade Compliance Manager or Operations Manager.

Operations
• Execute Mars import/export operational processes and procedures, providing guidance to factories and customs brokers on customs information and ensure efficient goods movement.
• HTS classification of items and maintenance of classification database in accordance with Customs procedures.
• Provide feedback on broker and operations performance in Broker Reviews
• Participate in special projects as needed, which may include support of Commercial Operations
• Continue skill development in general trade compliance and business issues. 
• Execute continuous improvement projects

Document Policies
• Update the Customs Compliance SharePoint as needed.
• Maintain records of import documents and monitor compliance of export documentation retention.
• Assist in creation and updating of SOP’s to ensure documented policies reflect current practice.

 

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY, RECOMMENDATIONS AND IMPACT

• Facilitate resolution of and make decisions regarding trade compliance issues and problems that arise in connection with business activities involving Mars units
• Advise internal customers on import/export requirements, tariff systems and other customs-related matters.
• Execute corrective actions in response to audit results and hold affiliates, suppliers, and brokers accountable for compliance.
• Implement business procedures, best practices and internal controls necessary to ensure customs compliance to minimize business and legal risk, including creation of SOP's and documented procedures.
• Identify/implement cost savings opportunities

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training:
Minimum:   Bachelor's degree
Solid computer skills; proficiency in SAP

Preferred:  Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or International Studies.   Expertise in Excel

 

Related Experience/Requirements:
Minimum: 3 years of international logistics and trade compliance in consumer products or food manufacturing environment OR Customs brokerage experience
Experience in other logistics or risk management-related fields
Preferred:  Experience working with FDA products or USDA, export controls experience

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 
Minimum: Effective communicator; excellent oral and written communication skills
Sound interpersonal skills enabling the incumbent to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Leadership skills - Standing Alone, Decision Quality, Comfort with Ambiguity, Problem Solving, Conflict Management
Proficient level Trade Compliance and Logistics knowledge
Preferred: Chemical, food, meat, USDA and machinery classification expertise + global FTA knowledge.  1 year experience in export controls.

 

Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform extensive typing.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.