What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Trade Consultant position at Mohawk Global Logistics Corp?
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Who We Are: Mohawk Global is a 300-person team of logistics and trade specialists dedicated to fulfilling the supply chain needs of our customers with a strong emphasis on customs brokerage, domestic and international transportation, trade compliance, education, and consulting. Our business practices are driven and exhibited daily by our three core values: to ENRICH purposefully, to CARE personally and to DELIVER professionally. To learn more about our core values and what makes us truly unique in our industry, please click here.
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Position Summary:
The Managing Trade Consultant is an integral member of the Mohawk Global Trade Advisory team (MGTA), a group of subject-matter experts who constitute the consultative arm of Mohawk’s international trade business. The Managing Trade Consultant provides trade compliance-related expertise and compliance project leadership to meet the needs of Mohawk’s clients as well as oversite of a team of professionals supporting our clients’ import and export programs. The Managing Trade Consultant must be passionate about leading both compliance consulting projects, a team and other related duties to ensure the highest levels of delivered services.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor of a team of international trade professionals, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development
- Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their trade needs and provide strategic guidance on compliance and optimization
- Project Oversight: Lead and coordinate various projects, including HTS classification, free trade agreement solicitation and qualification, PGA support, and duty minimization initiatives
- Hands-On Support: Actively participate in project execution, providing expertise in HTS classification, compliance strategies, and operational efficiencies
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all trade and customs activities comply with applicable laws and regulations, staying abreast of changes in trade policies and procedures
- Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze trade data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and cost savings. Prepare reports and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategies that enhance our service offerings and strengthen our market position
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management
- Adhere to established policies and procedures
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, International Business, Supply Chain Management or other related discipline is preferred
- US Customs Broker License required
- Minimum of 15 years of practical experience in import and export Customs compliance
- Other related industry certification(s) or license(s) are preferred (CCS, CES, CUSECO) but not required
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of US Customs regulations and compliance procedures
- Knowledge of Export Compliance Regulations (EAR) and ITAR
- Knowledge of Participating Government Agency (PGA) regulations related to import compliance
- Knowledge of CTPAT Program and supply chain security procedures
- Working knowledge of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) and Schedule B classifications
- Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
- Highly organized
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to work with individuals in a team structure
- Self-motivated and able to work as an individual contributor based on project
- Ability to work with clients and represent MGTA/MG in a highly professional manner
Mohawk Global is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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