MGR II GLOBAL TRADE COMPLIANCE

Job Overview

We are building a world-class Global Trade Services (GTS) organization, and the Automotive Business Unit Manager plays a critical role in supporting trade operations and compliance within the Automotive Business Unit (BU).

The BU Manager serves as a trusted advisor and key team member within TE’s Operational Compliance team for the BU. The purpose of this role is to facilitate TE’s compliance, at the BU level, with import and export regulations globally to enhance global trade compliance, reduce risk, increase responsiveness to issues and opportunities, and facilitate effective operational aspects of international trade.

This role reports to the Global Trade Services (GTS) Automotive America’s lead and is a key member of the Global Trade Services (GTS) team. As part of the GTS team, the Automotive Manager will join a group of professionals who are passionate about ensuring the future growth of the business by providing business solutions for compliance with global trade laws and regulations. 

The successful candidate will be able to collaborate and thrive in a global environment while maintaining integrity, taking accountability, and working together.

Short Description

• Implement and execute trade operations and provide compliance oversight for the Automotive BU to ensure TE’s compliance with import/export laws and regulations.
• Subject matter expert for Trade topics such as Valuation, AD/CVD, FDPR, UFLPA, Sanctions & embargoes.
• Engage BU stakeholders and counsel to understand business changes and develop trade-related solutions/strategies and controls to ensure compliance.
• Oversee and maintain trade operations and compliance activities by TE policies, procedures, and controls, in collaboration with key stakeholders throughout the Automotive BU.
• Act as a point of contact for BU stakeholders on trade-related matters.
• Engage BU stakeholders and counsel to understand business changes and develop trade-related solutions/strategies and controls to ensure compliance.
• Maintain BU-level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reporting to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the operations.

Partner with Trade Compliance Professionals and Stakeholders across the Enterprise

• Partner with GTS Governance to monitor trade compliance regulatory and legislative changes, assess the potential impact on the BU, and determine the necessary actions and communications to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Work with GTS Governance teams to conduct trade compliance audits and oversee corrective action plans.
• Partner with GTS Governance to develop and administer effective trade compliance training as required throughout the region and organization.
• Ensure appropriate utilization of the GTS Operations Service Center for product classification (import and export), restricted party screening, and duty savings compliance, and otherwise ensure proper country of origin determination, valuation, and admissibility.
• Work with the Operational Service Centers to identify, evaluate, and administer opportunities to facilitate trade in a cost-effective and compliant manner (e.g., make use of applicable Free Trade Agreements, Duty Drawback, First Sale for Export, Foreign Trade Zones, etc.) 
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal functions, including corporate functions, to encourage awareness of global trade compliance issues, proactively identify trade risks and threats, and develop appropriate trade compliance controls.

Talent Development & Leadership:

• Create a culture of engagement and performance in alignment with TE’s core values. 
• Lead by example and act with empathy.

What your background should look like:

Success in the role requires strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills, strategic analysis and planning capabilities involving complex situations, highly developed oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work with interdisciplinary teams (internal and external) to drive issues and projects to conclusions.  

In addition, the successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience, and skills:

• Bachelor's degree required (international business, supply chain, law, or related field)
• 8+ years’ experience in global trade compliance to include a combination of export/import subject matter expertise.
• Preferred: 5+ years’ experience in supporting trade functions within an industrial, communications, transportation, or similar business.
• Program management experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of US import and export regulations
• Functional knowledge of customs practices in other countries.  
• Proven ability to work with a variety of business functions, including supply chain, legal, procurement, and finance.
• Ability to foster teamwork and internal and external relationships.
• Excellent organizational habits and priority management.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to quality.
• Preferred: Customs Broker License other Customs / CCS / Trade certification 
• Travel may be necessary for the fulfillment of responsibilities

Competencies