Global Trade Compliance Executive

Summary/Objective:

• Developing, implementing, and managing Samtec’s global trade compliance projects and programs, and leading the global trade compliance team.
• Assessing the risk of global trade activities to ensure Samtec remains compliant with all applicable current and future government rules and regulations.
• “Looking around the corner” to anticipate, plan for, mitigate/accommodate regulatory trends, changes, and geopolitical issues that may impact our business.
• Implementation of innovative and creative solutions that will help protect and grow the company’s revenue.
• Developing world-class empowered talent within the trade compliance organization.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. trade regulations is a must.
• Assuring compliance across trade activities at all current and future Samtec global facilities.
• Synchronizing global trade compliance teams to ensure that all local projects and programs support company objectives and foster enhanced collaboration between teams.
• Responsible for analysis of compliance effectiveness, reporting areas of risk/weakness to the senior management team, recommending solutions, and implementation of approved processes and programs.
• Building a talent bench that can support the future needs of our organization.
• Establish metrics/scorecards to monitor all aspects of the company’s global trade compliance and security programs to maintain efficiencies and drive improvements.
• Responsible for developing and implementing internal controls over the company’s trade compliance programs.
• Oversight of the continued maintenance and implementation of internal work instructions, SOPs, and training material content.
• Oversight and/or completion of internal trade compliance audits and other assessments to verify compliance with regulations at all Samtec facilities.
• Responsible for record-keeping requirements as dictated by the rules/regulations that apply to each Samtec facility.
• Leading cross-functional training and communication to ensure compliance with global trade regulations.
• Engaging external customers in trade compliance matters when necessary.
• Leading and/or directly supporting all government inquiries and audits.
• Determining proper valuation, classification, country of origin, and marking requirements of all Samtec products in all customs jurisdictions.
• Ensure global compliance with all special trade programs such as USMCA, CAFTA, FTZs, and EUR1/GSP.
• Comprehensive working knowledge of C-TPAT/AEO, EAR, AES, MEU/MIEU, SNAP-R, ITAR, duty drawback, reconciliation program, Chapter 98 U.S. Good Returned, OFAC, Section 301, and CJ’s/binding rulings.
• Ability to work with various government agencies such as BIS, OFAC, DOC, DOS, DOJ, etc.
• Work closely with our primary transportation carriers and approved customs brokers to support Samtec’s objectives.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of operational experience in a global organization managing trade compliance and customs brokerage operations. Global high-tech industry experience is a plus.
• Global logistics experience is a plus.
• U.S. Customs Broker License a plus.
• Proven track record of innovation, problem-solving, and project execution within stated deadlines.
• Strong data analysis to action abilities.
• Self-starter and able to perform duties with little supervision, willing to make decisions, proven leadership abilities.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously.
• Must have strong organization skills.
• Experience with IT/system integration, use of trade compliance, and maintenance automation software tools (TMS/GTM, etc.). Ability to work with technology to develop innovative solutions.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally between 2 to 4 weeks per year.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a credited university is required.
• U.S. Customs Broker License a plus.
• Any global trade certifications are a plus.