Trade Compliance Manager

About the role:

Manages the imports & exports, customs clearance, products compliance, and regulatory affairs that are necessary to meet business needs whilst maximizing efficiency and minimizing costs. Contribute to International Trade Compliance strategies and provide guidance and strategic support to TOP management that helps reduce risk and exposure from compliance violations for global import and export activities.

Logistics & Product Compliance

• Lead Logistics operations which cover import/export, product compliance, and regulatory affairs.
• Establish, develop and implement strategies to drive logistics operation efficiencies
• Determine, review & audit origin, HTS classification, and status of various Trade Agreements that allow the company to take advantage of reduced costs and duty savings in a compliance manner
• Services multiple businesses including international locations and manages/maintains communications with internal/external legal counsel and government agencies, to ensure that any exposure to financial or legal risk is considered and mitigated as part of International Trade.
• Manage and provide training to the business on International Trade Compliance matters that ensure compliance and maintain ‘best practice’ that reduces exposure to fines and penalties.
• Ensure updated knowledge with regards to the International Trade Regulations. Analysis internal impact, provide plan or action steps for implementation as necessary to global teams
• Identify issues and concerns as well as promote efficiency in the logistics operations through practical solutions and value-added recommendations where appropriate
• Strong leadership capabilities, Coach and manage team members to deliver high morale and performance to drive company growth
• Think out of the box and drive transformation where deem fit to enhance logistics operation performance
• Work in conjunction with Business Development and Operations on new business expansion
• Conduct feasibility & analytical study on the logistics operation of a potential new business location
• Manage key stakeholders across the business to ensure that alignment exists related to Supply Chain & logistics challenges and potential commercial risks and opportunities
• Communicate, coordinate and cooperate with related functions (Warehouse, Procurement, Retail operation, Business Development, etc.) together with global teams, to achieve the company target and goals. Collaborate on Site-level and country-level projects.
• Communicate and cooperate with relevant Government bodies (Trade Minister, Regulatory Authorities, Customs, etc.) and any 3PL’s regarding licenses, permits, and regulation updates – ensure wider business is updated on any pertinent information
• Ensure that Logistics related KPIs are met and that necessary platforms (People, Processes and Systems) are in place to meet those KPIs
• Collaborate with other Logistics leads in the region to anticipate Regional business needs, allowing the Logistics function to respond proactively

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline
• Knowledgeable and professional in customs requirements, HS classification, Origin rules, FTA study, customs valuation and other global trade knowledge.
• Experience in export/import regulations and regulatory compliance required. Working year >5 years. Industry background with some exposure to fast-moving consumer goods industry (FMCG) e.g. food, retail etc.
• Good leadership skills, and analytical thinking.
• Fluency in English writing and speaking. Can understand Mandarin will be an added advantage.