Customs and Trade Manager

Who are we looking for?

Element Solutions Supply Chain's mission is to enhance our competitive market advantage by leveraging performance across manufacturing, purchasing, sourcing, quality, and regulatory functions. By providing structure and coordination of key processes and critical information across the company’s global Supply Chain, the team delivers results which improve profitability, optimize costs, and increase efficiencies.  The Manager Customs & Trade role is accountable for ensuring ESI’s dispersed operating units are compliant with all applicable customs and trade regulations.  Success in this position will be largely predicated on the employee’s ability to stay “ahead of the curve” and lead a culture of proactive planning as opposed to reactive response.

What will you be doing?

• Primary point of contact and interface with customs authorities for both import and export.  Handle US Customs related internal requests.  Provide Customs audit support and audit documentation as required.  Implement Global Trade Compliance recommendations as required.  
• Responsible for management of global import brokerage.  Focus will be on working with ESI Supply Chain and Logistics to reduce  and consolidate the number of import brokers used.  Develop and communicate standard operating procedures and  KPIs with brokers.
• Manage Classification process completed by Descartes classification team.  Develop classification procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency and global consistency.
• Develop reporting process for summarizing ESI global import values and duty spend.
• Assist with deploying and managing a compliance framework and procedures that will be followed by import and export managers at the business/site level. Assign resources to be trained. Implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.  Identify risk areas for further training.
• Assist Global Trade Compliance directors with identifying saving opportunities and risk mitigation strategies. Develop productive working relationships with all relevant regulatory entities and external administrators assigned to ESI.
• Partner with logistics managers at the sites to ensure that strategic and operational metrics are in-line with best practices.
• Partner with sourcing and purchasing managers at all levels to communicate tariff impacts for new products and solutions
• Ensure that all customs practitioners at ESI have access to the latest regulatory, research, advisory, and best practices resources.
• Ensure that recordkeeping requirements for imports and exports are fulfilled by ESI entities.

Who are You?

• Degree in international Trade, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in customs management or a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of customs regulations and procedures.

We understand that not all candidates may meet the requirements listed above.  If you believe you have the knowledge and experience necessary to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

What competencies will you need?

• Strong experience in auditing, process improvement, and project management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in customs software and Microsoft Office Suite.

We are Offering...

As part of our team here, as well as receiving a competitive base salary, you will also participate in a generous performance-related bonus plan.  In addition, you will also receive a 401k plan with company matching, Life Insurance, and Medical Insurance as well as 9 holidays.

The typical base salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $120,000 and $160,000 annually.

Teamwork - At Element Solutions Inc, you will be part of a highly collaborative culture that promotes continuous improvement through cross-functional partnerships to achieve our mission.  We do this through a strong and unified culture and transparent management which has empowered us to create high performing global teams that achieve superior solutions for our customers.

Socially Responsible - We care about what you care about. We respect the individual differences that make up our unique expanding organization. We prioritize both sustainability and social impact in both our business operations and our local communities through our various ESI Cares initiatives and the ESI Foundation. There are many ways to get involved from employee network groups that support your interests and sense of belonging to paid volunteer days.