Overview
We are seeking a full-time International Trade Compliance Specialist in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that Garmin import, export and supply chain security activities fully comply with governmental laws and regulation including Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), U. S. Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC), and Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT). This also includes the import and export of products, services, transfer of technical data, and all other import and export licensing and compliance matters.
Essential Functions
- Develop and implement policies and procedures compliant with import, export and supply chain security laws and regulations
- For exports, determine export classification (ECCN), jurisdiction, licensing end use and licensing requirements (if applicable) based upon the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and U.S. Customs Regulations (CBP) (if license in required, manage application for license and track and audit usage)
- For imports, determine the classification of products using (a) the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) according to General Rules of Interpretation (GRI’s), (b) Binding Rulings, (c) Explanatory Notes, (d) Informed Compliance Publications, (e) Reasonable Care Guides, and (f) other established Customs information. Administer, monitor, and document export control screening (Denied Party List Screening) and clearance of any resulting red flags globally (Tier 1-2-3 resolutions)
- Prepare and submit official Commodity Classification (export) and binding ruling (import) requests, as required
- Provide day-to-day import, export controls and supply chain security guidance to internal customers and respond to inquiries regarding HTS and Schedule B classification, ECCN classifications, documentation requirements, or other import and export regulations to ensure timely clearance
- Develop, document and implement customized import, export controls and supply chain security compliance training programs for internal and external stakeholders and communicate formal guidance regarding the requirements and interpretation of import, export and supply chain security regulations and implement such requirements
- Publish, regularly update and distribute global import, export controls and supply chain security policy and procedure manuals
- Support supply chain security initiatives to attain certification and validation of global initiatives (C-TPAT, AEO, PIP)
- Design tools and performance reports to provide awareness and measure effectiveness of import, export controls and supply chain security compliance programs
- Identify, recommend and implement import and export compliance and operational synergies to reduce cost and regulatory risk
- Lead regular and periodic compliance reviews and assessments (internal & external) of corporate import, export and supply chain security activities
- Provide oversight of third party providers, focusing on compliance with meeting agreed to service and compliance levels (E.g. freight forwarders, customs brokers, etc.) and develop, create or obtain all necessary performance metric reports
- Maintain import, export controls and supply chain security compliance records in accordance with governmental regulations
- Ensure the proper and timely filing of all post entry reconciliation including voluntary tenders, protests, or Supplemental Information Letter’s (SIL)
- Attend seminars, meetings, and read journals and other industry publication to maintain knowledge of specialized information and identify any regulation or industry changes affecting the business
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or Engineering AND a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and experience with Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
- Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and experience in import or export compliance polices and audit procedures
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to implement and conduct training programs
- Must demonstrate effective and strong verbal and written communication skills
- Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others
- Must demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills to work across functional and organizational lines
- Must be detail oriented and possess the ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task in a flexible, fast paced and challenging environment to effectively meet deadlines
- Must be motivated, detail-oriented and have the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
- Self-starter with the ability to meet or exceed deadlines, prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility in fast-paced, changing environment with the ability to work independently on multiple tasks
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Outlook, Word and Excel) and basic knowledge of Access
Desired Qualifications
- Project management experience
- Previous leadership experience
- International Customs experience
- Global logistics experience
- U.S. Customs broker license
- Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer
Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.
This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Employment Benefits
