Senior Trade Compliance Specialist

The Senior Trade Compliance Specialist works as an integral member of the Fortune Brands Innovations Transportation and Customs team. This role oversees the day-to-day operations for all Trade Compliance and Customs related activities for the company’s global divisions located in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and China.This position is a remote role.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the day-to-day customs operations for FBIN; serves as a primary point of contact for Customs Brokers, external and internal customers.
• Focuses on import compliance management, including but not limited to product classification, valuation, country of origin determination, free trade agreements, manufacturing assists, duty value reconciliation, and recordkeeping. Responds to FBIN Customs Brokers with information regarding import shipments as required.
• Conducts post entry audits to assess the performance quality of Brokers entry filings; participates in internal audits and trade compliance assessments as required.
• Works with Finance to ensure proper and on time payment to Customs authorities.
• Collaborates with Product Managers, Sourcing and Engineering teams to ensure the proper Harmonized Tariff Schedule number (HTS) and country of origin are applied to new and existing products globally; maintains valid HTS numbers in ERP systems.
• Provides training and education to internal customers to ensure import compliance with CBP rules and regulations.
• Supports the Sr. Trade Compliance Manager with developing and managing a comprehensive Global Trade Compliance Program for FBIN.
• Involvement with established Duty Drawback Programs across FBIN, while supporting the implementation of other drawback programs across the company. In depth knowledge of FTA programs (USMCA, KOREA-FTA)
• Leads and supports special projects to improve or eliminate non-value-added processes.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Customs Brokerage License (CLB) preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Operations, Supply Chain or a related discipline, or commensurate experience, is required.
• Extensive knowledge and familiarity with Harmonized Schedule (HS) classification for US and Canada, product classification, overseas import regulations. and USMCA qualification.
• Global experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; Excel required; SAP and/or Oracle ERP systems.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Ability to adapt to situational demands of the business.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in previous compliance positions is required.
• Good problem solving, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with Customs personnel and internal and external customers.

The salary range for this position is $62,400-$89,200
Additional Information
Fortune Brands' Water Innovations (WINN) is a multi-brand plumbing business that is inspiring people by designing beautiful experiences with water. WINN's trusted brands include Moen and the House of Rohl portfolio. We welcome you to visit the Moen.com and HouseofRohl.com websites to learn more about us and why we are a top workplace.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fortune Brands' WINN is an equal opportunity employer. WINN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
Fortune Brands' WINN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.