MGR I GLOBAL TRADE SERVICES (On-Site Wilsonville OR)

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Job Overview

We are building a world class Global Trade Services (GTS) organization and the Medical GTS Manger US plays a critical role in supporting trade operations and compliance within the Medical Business Unit (BU), specifically supporting the Precision Wire in Wilsonville, OR and the Precision Interconnect in Wilsonville, OR, US and the activity between the Wilsonville sites and the Precision Interconnect sites in Guaymas, MX and Suzhou, CN. 

The Medical GTS Manager US serves as a trusted advisor and key team member within TE’s Operational Compliance team for the BU. The purpose of this role is to facilitate TE’s compliance, at the BU level, with global import and export regulations to enhance global trade compliance, reduce risk, increase responsiveness to issues and opportunities, and support effective operational aspects of international trade. 

This role reports into the Medical GTS Manager, Americas, and is a key member of the Global Trade Services (GTS) team. As part of the GTS team, the Medical GTS Manager US will join a group of professionals passionate about ensuring the future growth of the business by providing solutions to ensure compliance with global trade laws and regulations.  

The successful candidate will be able to collaborate and thrive in a global environment while maintaining integrity, taking accountability, and working effectively with others.  

Responsibilities:

Trade Compliance Activities in the BU
• Implement and execute trade operations and provide compliance oversight for the assigned BU to ensure TE’s compliance with import/export laws and regulations
• 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 stakeholders on trade-related matters.
• Engage BU stakeholders and counsel 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

Partner with Trade Compliance Professionals and Stakeholders across the Enterprise
• Partner with GTS Governance to monitor trade compliance, regulatory, and legislative changes, assess the potential impact to the BU, and determine the necessary actions and communications to the appropriate stakeholders
• Work with GTS Governance teams to conduct trade compliance audits and oversee corrective action plans
• Partner with GTS Governance to develop and administer effective trade compliance training as required throughout the region and organization 
• Ensure appropriate utilization of the GTS Operations Service Center for product classification (import and export), restricted party screening, and duty savings compliance, and otherwise ensure proper country of origin determination, valuation, and admissibility
• Work with the Operational Service Centers to identify, evaluate, and administer opportunities to facilitate trade in a cost-effective and compliant manner (e.g., make use of applicable Free Trade Agreements, 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, proactively identify trade risk and threats, and develop appropriate trade compliance controls

Talent Development & Leadership
• Create a culture of engagement and performance in alignment with TE’s core values 
• Lead by example and act with empathy

Job Requirements

• Conducting and monitoring internal audits, review trade compliance practices against annual audits, and ensure corrective actions are implemented to maintain compliance standards.
• Facilitating the implementation of compliance programs, documenting review processes, and maintaining meticulous records to support ongoing compliance efforts and audits.
• Identifying and analyzing customs procedures in jurisdictions of responsibility within the region, providing expert legal advise to navigate customs procedures effectively and ensure compliance.
• Liaising with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to offer guidance on global trade compliance, ensuring clear communication and alignment on compliance standards.

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