Manage trade operations and provide compliance oversight for the Automotive BU to ensure TE’s compliance with import/export laws and regulations
Establish and maintain trade operations and compliance activities in accordance with TE policies, procedures, and controls, in collaboration with key stakeholders throughout the BU
Act as a point of contact for BU leadership on trade-related matters
Engage BU stakeholders to understand business changes and develop trade-related solutions/strategies and controls to ensure compliance
Maintain BU-level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the operations
In partnership with GTS Governance, establish and maintain relationships with trade-related government entities
Monitor trade compliance regulatory and legislative changes, assess impact to the BU, and determine actions and communications to stakeholders
Work with GTS Governance teams to conduct trade compliance audits and oversee corrective action plans
Develop and administer trade compliance training as required throughout the region and organization
Ensure appropriate utilization of the GTS Operations Service Center for product classification, restricted party screening, and duty savings compliance; ensure proper country of origin determination, valuation, and admissibility
Identify, evaluate and administer opportunities to facilitate trade in a cost-effective and compliant manner (FTAs, Duty Drawback, First Sale for Export, Foreign Trade Zones, etc.)
Establish and maintain relationships with internal functions, including corporate functions, to encourage awareness of global trade compliance issues and develop appropriate controls
Requirements
Bachelor's degree required (international business, supply chain, law, or related field)
8+ years’ experience in global trade compliance
Preferred: 3+ years’ experience in functional leadership or senior management in a multinational environment
Preferred: 3+ years’ experience supporting trade functions within industrial, communications, transportation, or similar business
Broad functional knowledge of import and export regulations and familiarity with customs practices across the region
Proven ability to work with variety of business groups, including supply chain, legal, procurement and finance
Ability to foster teamwork and internal and external relationships
Excellent organizational habits and priority management