Trade Compliance Jr. Manager

Job description

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The Trade Compliance Analyst is a Managerial role that will be an interface between freight forwarders, Government agencies, customs brokers and Mars affiliates in regards to trade compliance for Caribbean & Central America. The associate will be responsible for the following key areas: General knowledge and 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 all CCA sourcing units; 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.

What are we looking for?

·  Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or International Studies.
·  Prior Customs brokerage or compliance certification preferred
·  Years of Experience: 3-4 years of work-related experience
·  Preferred: Chemical, food, meat, USDA and machinery classification expertise + global FTA knowledge.
·  1 year experience in export controls.
·  Strong Trade and Customs background for LATAM Countries (Panama, Dominican Republic, Nicaragua,Caribbean).
·  Languages: Fully Bilingual (Spanish/English)
·  Systems proficiency: Microsoft Office, SAP
·  Advanced level knowledge and application of Customs legal requirements
·  Physical Logistics
·  Activity Management

What would be your key responsibilities?

Execute Compliance Activities .

·  Execute Mars import/export compliance program - activities may include, but are not limited to, Import operations:
·  Auditing of import and export files against legal standards
·  Develop and lead corrective actions and policy creation based on audit results
·  Execution of policies to apply customs regulations across CCA Markets including Mexico
·  Consult on matters requiring technical customs expertise to sales teams, distributors, and internal stakeholders on Trade requirements.
·  Free Trade Agreement analysis, solicitation, and creation as necessary
·  Assign Harmonized Tariff Classifications as necessary
·  Special projects as assigned

Logistics Operations .

·  Identify new products for FTA solicitation and support distributor requests regarding customs issues.
·  Create and document processes for customer import requirements
·  Continue skill development in general trade compliance and business issues.
·  Execute continuous improvement projects

Document and Create Policies .

·  Update the Customs Compliance SharePoint as needed.
·  Maintain records of import documents and monitor compliance of export documentation retention.

What can you expect from Mars?

·  Our unique culture guided by our Five Principles have made us one of the best places to work in Mexico.
·  We are a global family company.
·  Our associates build their careers by working with our amazing brands and people, taking pride in their work today to ensure a better tomorrow.

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