Sr. Trade Compliance Manager

INNOVATE without boundaries!

At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success. Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to design and develop the biggest breakthroughs in the industry.

The Senior Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for the daily management and administration of the division's import and export compliance program in compliance with U.S. and applicable non-U.S. import/export control laws and regulations and company policies and procedures.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

• Support the Trade Compliance team in strategic development, delivery, and execution of a standardized, dynamic, and world-class trade compliance program
• Assume responsibility for the management and administration of the company's trade compliance operational activities
• Monitors trade regulation updates, identifies impacts to business and informs key stakeholders of requirements and changes
• Collaborate cross-functionally and across-business partners and global locations to ensure compliance with all relevant U.S. and non-U.S. import/export control laws and regulations, economic sanctions, company policies and procedures while enabling the business to achieve its objectives with speed and efficiency
• Drive alignment of near- and long-term strategies, while determining and making decisions on priorities and tradeoffs of initiatives
• Identify and oversee the design, creation and tracking of key performance indicators and metrics
• Identify areas for improvement within the department and work to create automation and efficiencies within the processes.
• As arises, participate in and/or support investigations, audits or disclosures regarding the company's import, export, sanctions, and other trade compliance activities
• Based on audit findings, this role will manage/support root cause analysis supporting resolution of compliance issues
• Oversee processes concerning free trade activities, including Foreign-Trade Zone(s), Maquiladora/IMMEX, bonded warehouse and other related programs
• Research and monitor local laws, regulations, procedures, and applicable benefits related to import transactions; prepares summaries of new regulations for review by team members; distributes updates and summaries to appropriate supply chain and business unit contacts.
• Management and tracking of Post Entry audits of division's Customs brokers filings
• Assist in developing and enhancing the division's import/export licensing and compliance program
• Management and review of local (HTSUS) Harmonized Tariff Schedule classifications for components and finished goods; submit database and required documentation to appropriate parties
• Manage Value Reconciliation Process and provide direction to improve efficiency and engage required stakeholders in various departments
• Oversee in the creation of local work instructions and support related import/export training
• Oversee and create efficiencies within the company's Duty Drawback programs
• Provide guidance and enhancements to internal auditing of all import/export activities
• Support trade compliance employee development in the areas of trade compliance
• Manage a diverse workload which may include changes in priorities and responsibilities

What TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• Bachelor's Degree in International Business and/or Logistics, Supply Chain, Legal, or similar field
• 15+ years of experience in trade compliance or closely related field
• 7+ years of experience in people management, including leading teams, mentoring staff, and overseeing performance and development
• LCB, CCS/CCLS, CGBP CUSECO or similar certification preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of ERP Business Systems, Global Trade Compliance software and Transportation Management Systems or ability to learn
• Intermediate knowledge in Word, Excel, Access, Adobe, SharePoint, and other productivity applications

• Self-starter, able to identify an issue and drive to completion
• Subject matter expert and willing to be a resource to others within the department and organization
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems, with a strong aptitude for unconventional solutioning. Leveraging technology partners to create advanced systems, automation and AI-driven innovations.
• Analyze Issues - Gathers relevant information systematically; considers a broad range of issues or factors; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; seeks input from others; uses accurate logic in analyses
• Deep knowledge of tariff classification
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Customs import and export regulations and Incoterms
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with a high attention to detail
• Strong communication skills - requires an articulate, detail-oriented individual with excellent interpersonal skills (verbal communication, telephone manners, e-mail etiquette)
• Must be organized and able to multi-task and discern priorities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in groups with some manager direction, oversight, and guidance
• Customs Compliance Continuous Improvement and Control - ability to recognize improvement and control opportunities within Trade Compliance, including advising, auditing, quality control and continuous improvement skills
• Understanding and applying customs regulations, how regulations affect the duties paid, value added tax (VAT) implications.
• Understands governmental regulations to maintain compliance and retain trade privileges.
• Thoroughness and Accuracy - ability to be detail oriented, either written, orally, or presented. Able to break down requirements to task levels to achieve project level accomplishment. Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved. Provides accurate, consistent information on all documents. Provides information in a useable form and on a timely basis to others who need to act on it.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan.
• Education assistance.
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.
• And many more, check out our benefits siteHERE.