Trade Compliance Lead

POSITION SUMMARY

The Trade Compliance Lead will ensure the Kalamazoo GMS Zoetis locations are compliant with all trade regulations, import & export requirements, free trade agreements, licensing, as well as other government regulations.  This position will have the option to work from home 2 days a week.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Kalamazoo GMS Site Administrator and Subject Matter Expert for Import/Export, DEA, TTB and State Alcohol Regulations

Responsible for Foreign Trade Zone, Duty Drawback program, Temporary Import Bonds, and Free Trade Agreements

Lead process improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps and facilitating corrective actions

Responsible for coaching, development and performance management of team members.

Monitor Customs Brokers performance, identify gaps, and facilitate corrective actions

Resolve inquiries from government agencies such as Customs and Border Protection, and FDA Import Officers.

Compose and revise procedures, work instructions, and job aids

Oversee daily activities of Import Specialist

Frequent interactions with suppliers, service providers, and other groups external to the site and/or external to Zoetis

Collaborate with internal customers and enabling groups (ex: Production, Quality, EHS, etc.)

Perform self-audits and inspections

Participate on teams as required such as Safety Team, Kaizen Events, and process improvement teams

Ensure all tasks are performed in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP’s), safety guidelines, and regulatory standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree preferred

APICS Certification preferred

US Customs Broker License preferred

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in Trade Compliance, import/export, and Foreign Trade Zone Regulations

Leadership experience preferred

SAP experience is a plus

Experience working with freight carriers and/or brokers on performance management

Strong interpersonal, teamwork and problem-solving skills.  Motivated, self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience in the Pharmaceutical or Animal Health industry is a plus

Knowledge of Dangerous Goods Regulations

Excellent computer skills including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to quickly learn Zoetis’s systems

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrated strengths in the following capabilities:  leadership, operational management, data analysis, supply chain, decision-making, critical-thinking and technical skills pertaining to logistics, negotiating, and conflict resolution.

Experience with Lean Six Sigma principles and tools.

Demonstrated record of innovation, focus on performance, change management, continuous improvement, and development/implementation of best practices.

Track record of understanding and meeting customer and market needs.

Demonstrated record of achievement of objectives and proven demonstration and commitment to the Zoetis Core Beliefs.

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and ability to learn Zoetis systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a colleague encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the colleague is regularly exposed to both office settings and a manufacturing environment, including moving mechanical parts.  The work conditions for this position are 50% stationary and 50% standing and walking throughout the workday. The colleague may be required to travel < 40 miles/day to multiple warehouses.  Potential for domestic and/or international travel up to 10%. The colleague will be required to utilize certain Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to, hard hats, safety (“steel-toed”) shoes, eye protection, gloves, and protective clothing.