Director Customs Trade Compliance Americas

Director Customs Trade Compliance Americas

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The Director of Customs and Trade Compliance Americas is an integral part of DHL Supply Chain’s (DSC) compliance organization by providing “second-line of defense” support to operations in the Americas. The role serves as a deputy to the Regional Compliance Officer (RCO) in the delivery and execution of core compliance programs within the Americas and directly supports operations regarding customs and trade controls compliance.

Responsibilities

• Proactively support RCO with contract review and customer inquiries in line with set guidance and policy
• Serve as the initial contact and subject matter expert in the region for customs and trade compliance matters and provide the necessary advice, support, and content (including updates and developments)
• Promoting DPDHL’s Compliance policies, including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, Anti-Corruption & Business Ethics Policy and rules set forth for gifts, entertainment, sponsored events & hospitality
• Maintains core compliance processes and monitoring frameworks for the compliance management system
• Serves as a deputy to the RCO to implement and execute the DSC compliance management system, as required and other responsibilities permit
• Authority to instruct hold on shipments and provision of services where not in accordance with policy or legal mandates
• Development of training initiatives to raise awareness of compliance issues
• Create and deploy country focused guidelines and instructions in line with DSC and regional policies and business priorities
• Quality of inquiry resolution on customs and trade controls compliance topics
• Leading and contributing to workshops, meetings, presentations, and (ad hoc) projects
• Being a highly visible “point of contact” for all matters related to compliance and promoting a culture of openness for reporting compliance concerns or risks
• Responsible for timely support in region for internal controls assessments
• Monitor adherence and support set-up of required processes to ensure DSC operates in compliance with customs and trade compliance rules and regulations, reporting concerns or issues to the RCO

Required Education and Experience

• Experience managing or implementing core corporate compliance programs (i.e. Code of Conduct, investigations, anti-bribery, conflict of interest)
• Preferred, appropriate professional qualification which demonstrates technical competence (i.e. NCBFAA Certified Customs Specialist or Certified Export Specialist, Certified US Import Compliance Officer, or Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional)
• Significant customs/trade compliance experience and knowledge in a large, global, and/or highly regulated environment (i.e. export controls, customs processes, bonded facilities, sanctions)
• Advanced degree, preferred
• 10+ years professional experience in compliance, required
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage in an open dialogue and to communicate technical compliance matters clearly and effectively using appropriate language, media, techniques, and tools to ensure mutual understanding and progress towards mutual goals
• Degree in Business Management, International Trade, Finance, Supply Chain, Risk Management or similar, required
• Able to establish excellent working relationships at all levels within the organization

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement. We offer competitive wages, excellent affordable insurance benefits (including health, dental, vision and life), 401K plan, paid vacation and holidays.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.