Sr. Manager, Trade Compliance - Remote

Job Description:

INNOVATE without boundaries!

At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success. Behind our doors you’ll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry.

The Senior Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for the daily management and administration of the division’s import and export compliance program in compliance with U.S. and applicable non-U.S. import/export control laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Support the Trade Compliance team in strategic development, delivery, and execution of a standardized, dynamic, and world-class trade compliance program
• Assume responsibility for the management and administration of the company’s trade compliance operational activities
• Monitors trade regulation updates, identifies impacts to business and informs key stakeholders of requirements and changes
• Collaborate cross-functionally and across-business partners and global locations to ensure compliance with all relevant U.S. and non-U.S. import/export control laws and regulations, economic sanctions, company policies and procedures while enabling the business to achieve its objectives with speed and efficiency
• Drive alignment of near- and long-term strategies, while determining and making decisions on priorities and tradeoffs of initiatives
• Identify and oversee the design, creation and tracking of key performance indicators and metrics
• Identify areas for improvement within the department and work to create automation and efficiencies within the processes.
• As arises, participate in and/or support investigations, audits or disclosures regarding the company's import, export, sanctions, and other trade compliance activities
• Based on audit findings, this role will manage/support root cause analysis supporting resolution of compliance issues
• Oversee processes concerning free trade activities, including Foreign-Trade Zone(s), Maquiladora/IMMEX, bonded warehouse and other related programs
• Research and monitor local laws, regulations, procedures, and applicable benefits related to import transactions; prepares summaries of new regulations for review by team members; distributes updates and summaries to appropriate supply chain and business unit contacts.
• Management and tracking of Post Entry audits of division’s Customs brokers filings
• Assist in developing and enhancing the division’s import/export licensing and compliance program
• Management and review of local (HTSUS) Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications for components and finished goods; submit database and required documentation to appropriate parties
• Manage Value Reconciliation Process and provide direction to improve efficiency and engage required stakeholders in various departments
• Oversee in the creation of local work instructions and support related import/export training
• Oversee and create efficiencies within the company’s Duty Drawback programs
• Provide guidance and enhancements to internal auditing of all import/export activities
• Support trade compliance employee development in the areas of trade compliance
• Manage a diverse workload which may include changes in priorities and responsibilities

What TOOLS you’ll bring with you:

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and/or Logistics, Supply Chain, Legal, or similar field
• 15+ years of experience in trade compliance or closely related field
• 7+ years of experience in people management, including leading teams, mentoring staff, and overseeing performance and development
• LCB, CCS/CCLS, CGBP CUSECO or similar certification preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of ERP Business Systems, Global Trade Compliance software and Transportation Management Systems or ability to learn
• Intermediate knowledge in Word, Excel, Access, Adobe, SharePoint, and other productivity applications

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Self-starter, able to identify an issue and drive to completion
• Subject matter expert and willing to be a resource to others within the department and organization
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems, with a strong aptitude for unconventional solutioning.  Leveraging technology partners to create advanced systems, automation and AI-driven innovations.
• Analyze Issues - Gathers relevant information systematically; considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; seeks input from others;