Global Trade Compliance Manager
TE Connectivity
- Swindon
- Permanent
- Full-time
Trade Compliance Activities in the BU
- Manage trade operations and provide compliance oversight for the assigned BU to ensure TE's compliance with import/export laws and regulations
- Establish and maintain trade operations and compliance activities in accordance with TE policies, procedures, and controls, in collaboration with key stakeholders throughout the BU
- Act as a point of contact for BU leadership 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
- In partnership with GTS Governance, establish and maintain relationships with trade-related government entities
- Partner with GTS Governance to monitor trade compliance regulatory and legislative changes, assess the potential impact to 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, pro-actively identify trade risk and threats, and develop appropriate trade compliance controls
- Create a culture of engagement and performance in alignment with TE's core values
- Provide timely, thoughtful feedback to support your team's growth and development
- Lead by example and act with empathy
- Bachelor's degree required (international business, supply chain, law, or related field)
- 8+ years' experience in global trade compliance
- Preferred: 3+ years' experience in functional leadership or senior management in a multinational environment
- Preferred: 3+ years' experience in supporting trade functions within an industrial, communications, transportation, or similar business
- Broad functional knowledge of import and export regulations and familiarity with customs practices in countries across the region
- Proven ability to work with variety of business groups, 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 / Trade certification
- Travel may be necessary in fulfillment of responsibilities
TE Connectivity is a global technology leader enabling a secure, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions have been proven in the most demanding environments, enabling advancements in transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, energy technology, data communications, and for the home. With more than 85,000 employees, including more than 7,500 engineers, we work with customers in nearly 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and Twitter.WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS:
We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!
- Competitive Salary Package
- Performance-Based Bonus Plans
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
- Employee Resource Group