Customs Manager

The Global Customs Manager will oversee and be responsible for Husky’s global customs compliance and operations, including customs valuation, free trade agreement opportunities, tariff and duty obligations as well as global and local customs policies. The Global Customs Manager will work closely with Husky’s trade compliance team which has team members in Canada, the US, Luxembourg, China and India. The Global Customs Manager also helps to define strategic planning opportunities for trade operations, manages and potentially grows a Global Customs team that performs compliance activities. The candidate is expected to build positive relationships with Husky’s sales, supply chain, finance, and logistics teams and also to engage with external customs authorities where required. The Global Customs Manager will also support and drive continuous improvement projects to ensure globally consistent processes, systems, and standards while staying on top of all legislative and regulatory changes that impact Husky’s global business. The specific responsibilities of the role include the following: Monitor global regulations and laws, including trade agreements that are applicable to Husky’s operations, with an emphasis on locations in which Husky is involved in significant import and export activities, such as Canada, United States, Europe, and China. Serve as subject matter expert on customs valuation to ensure related and non-related party transactions globally meet regional Customs valuation requirements. Provide technical advisory expertise in these areas: Customs valuations rules for both related and non-related party transactions, Valuation assessments Duty payments, deferrals and drawbacks Tariffs. Trade agreement analysis Customs authority audits and voluntary disclosures Free trade zone management, including ensuring compliance with free trade zone processes, record keeping and reporting requirements and oversight of operating procedures. Implement procedures and controls globally to mitigate the risks associated with customs valuation. Identify and implement strategic cost savings initiatives such as foreign trade zones, duty drawback, free trade agreements, duty suspension regimes, etc. Develop and deploy global standard processes and procedures for customs compliance. Develop strong business partner relationships, including collaborating closely with global business and functional leaders such as engineering, sales, finance, logistics, etc. Technical/Professional Knowledge Subject matter expert in customs valuation Detailed understanding of import/export operations, trade compliance concepts and global trade regulations in a multinational environment Detailed understanding of supply chain logistics including air, ocean, truck & rail, as well as knowledge and experience with warehousing, distribution, supplier and inventory management. Self-starter with strong organization, planning skills with ability to complete tasks with minimal direction and the ability to produce results with minimal supervision. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills are needed. Ability to operate independently and collaborate with direct reports, supply chain, global manufacturing, purchasing and supplier management, marketing, finance, tax, outside service providers, and government officials. Proven track record of developing and implementing trade compliance strategies in a complex, multinational environment. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree (from an accredited college/university preferred). Minimum 5 years of international trade compliance experience with a good understanding of core trade principles such as product valuation, tariff classification, C-TPAT/AEO, export controls/sanctions and trade programs. Excellent computer skills; use of MS Office PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook, databases, CRM systems Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky Technologies TM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks. Husky TechnologiesTM is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the member of the Talent Acquisition team in a timely fashion of any disabilities that requires accommodation measures in order to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. No agency or telephone inquiries please.

Location: Bolton, CA

Posted Date: 11/6/2024