Area Trade Compliance Manager, Americas

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient, and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others.

We are looking for an Area Trade Compliance Manager, Americas to join our team reporting to the Head of Global Trade Compliance.

Note: this position is located in Allen, TX ~ Up to 15% travel domestic with occasional need to Finland, Italy, or China.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Area Trade Compliance Manager, Americas role is responsible for his/her assigned dedicated country groups and a team of experts, executing the Global Trade Compliance scope of responsibilities on an area level. This role will also develop the area according to business strategy & needs to ensure compliance, seek for opportunities and mitigate risks working in close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders and participating in relevant internal and external governance forums.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the global trade compliance scope of responsibilities on an area level (North America, Mexico & Canada)

• Be responsible for the trade compliance risk assessment & mitigation, opportunity identification and related development within the area

• Lead a team of trade compliance professionals that includes 2 direct reports.

• Develop the area according to trade compliance needs aligned with KONE strategy and values (courage, collaboration, customer, care).

• Monitor relevant regulatory developments applicable to the KONE environment and actively participate to relevant external forums such as trade associations, chamber of commerce and government agencies.

• Liaise with internal parties, such as procurement, logistics, tax, finance, compliance and local business units, and external parties such as trade counsel and third-party advisors.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Minimum of 8+ years relevant trade compliance experience on an area level (North America, Mexico, Canada), preferably in a multinational manufacturing, construction, aerospace (closer to customer base), and technology environment.

• Knowledge of trade compliance regulatory requirements (Licensed customs broker is a plus).

• Willingness to continuously develop own expertise in the field of trade compliance.

• High motivation to work as part of a global team, make effective decisions and drive matters in a timely manner.

• Experience in people management, coaching and talent development.

• Strong compliance mindset and able to independently manage cross-functional activities in a changing environment.

• Experience of working in an international and multicultural environment with a record of managing both internal and external stakeholders.

• The ability to collect, manage and analyze data in a structured and efficient manner, and to identify key issues and root causes.

• The ability to summarize and present complex facts to non-specialist audiences, including senior leadership.

• Strong communication, influence & collaboration skills.

• Availability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally when necessary.

About KONE

We have the courage to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because we believe diversity drives innovation: 

• We value your authentic self. 

• Diversity, equity and inclusion is embedded in our strategy and values.

• Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment.

• Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation 

• We care about the communities where we live and work. 

Some of our many benefits include:

• Competitive salary 

• Flexible work schedule 

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