Manager - Global Trade - Import

 Requisition ID:                       61732                          Title: Manager - Global Trade - Import Division: Arthrex, Inc. (US01) Location: Fort Myers, FL

 

 

 

 

Arthrex is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. Arthrex is actively seeking a Manager, Global Trade - Import who will assist the Sr. Manager of Global Trade with implementation of import trade compliance education programs, policies, and procedures, including internal audit programs to ensure compliance with U.S government trade related programs and international import regulations; managing trade related service providers and development and implementation of internal operating systems and procedures. Join our talented team and help us stay focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the Global Trade Import Operations Team, consultants and customs brokers to ensure compliant, efficient, and cost-effective import of goods. Establish and monitor service providers’ performance against Key Performance Indicators.
• Manage Global Trade Import Analysts, build and continuously improve Global Trade import operations to ensure accurate and efficient import of goods to support Arthrex’s growth. 
• Provide internal departments with support, trade education and information to ensure employees and suppliers provide accurate information necessary for import transactions, including, but not limited to: Supply Chain, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Transportation, Shipping and Receiving.
• Conduct trade compliance audits to support Global Trade Import Operations, ensure the accuracy of declarations and submissions and assist in determining and implementing corrective actions if necessary.
• Conduct internal risk assessments and report findings with proposed solutions to Global Trade Management,
• Create and implement uniform trade compliance policies and procedures to ensure Arthrex and its subsidiaries operate within the purview of the relevant country and U.S. laws and regulations governing international trade.
• Provide the Sr. Manager of Global Trade with recommendations regarding trade compliance and ensure import shipments occur in accordance with Global Trade policies and procedures.
• Monitor and coordinate responses to CBP, FDA and other government agency requests for information and related post-entry activities.
• Ensure all operating systems and databases relevant to Arthrex’s import activities are operating in compliance with Arthrex’s trade policies and government regulations.
• Continuously monitor government and industry developments, e.g. security, customs compliance, tariff changes, etc., and remain current with information affecting Arthrex’s import programs and initiatives.
• Ensure compliance within functional area and support the compliance objective of the organization as a whole.

 

 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters or JD preferred
• 10 experience in global trade compliance required
• 2 years supervisory experience required
• US Customs Broker’s license preferred
• Experience managing Customs Brokers and Logistics service providers required
• Program and project management experience required
• Experience with a multinational manufacturing organization preferred
• SAP ECC and GTS experience preferred

 

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Ability to formulate and present high-level presentations and conduct education and training events
• Ability to lead global, cross-functional teams to achieve goals and objectives
• Ability to interact with and influence senior management
• Thorough understanding of U