What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Trade Customs Clearance Assistant Manager (Savannah, GA) position at TeamWRX?
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Global Trade Customs Clearance Assistant Manager
Job Details
What Will You Do:
The Global Trade Assistant Manager will assist in leading the movement of shipments through the supply chain by providing accurate documentation in compliance with US Customs requirements. Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate fulfillment and delivery of imported, exported, and domestically transported goods. Communicates effectively with vendors, US customs brokers, freight forwarders, and transportation carriers to ensure efficient movement of goods across borders.
The Global Trade Assistant Manager will oversee all customs brokerage-related activities with a selected and contracted customs broker. The Assistant Manager will provide daily oversight of import brokerage operations and its activities with strict adherence to applicable US Customs and participating government agency regulations.
General Summary:
- Responsible for daily assistance in global trade department activities relating to all Customs and Border Protection (CBP) policies and procedures for import, export, and domestic transportation.
- Extensive knowledge and experience working as a US Customs Broker with a primary focus on (FTA/FTZ/ISF/USMCA/KORUS).
- Provide leadership and direction to the global trade specialist team members within the department, reporting to the Global Trade Manager.
- Assist with Customs and Border Protection (CBP)-related programs, such as the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (CTPAT), in a manufacturing environment.
- Coordinate ocean/air/truck transportation from point of import to point of sale/export.
- Arrange expedited transportation (air, trucking) to support and meet production plans.
- Support and generate cost-saving initiatives for logistics processes.
- Assist in the execution of overall global trade strategies.
- Manage transportation and customs clearance processes for KD parts and general purchasing items.
- Perform special projects or other duties as assigned.
- Actively communicate with the Global Trade Manager to ensure clear and consistent decisions.
- Support related activities, events, and tasks.
How Will You Make an Impact:
The Global Trade Assistant Manager plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with customs regulations, facilitating efficient supply chain operations, and driving cost-saving initiatives to enhance logistics and transportation processes.
What You Will Bring to the Role:
Minimum:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Extensive knowledge and experience working in US customs clearance and transportation (FTA/FTZ/ISF/C-TPAT/USMCA/KORUS).
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring work authorization sponsorship.
- US Customs clearance experience is required.
- Direct experience with import and export processes.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products or equivalent applications.
- Deep understanding of external market trends.
- Experience with customs clearance and transportation is essential.
Preferred:
- Job-related experience in manufacturing or a related industry.
- 3 years of freight forwarding experience.
- 5 years of supervisory experience and experience in customs brokerage.
- Extensive experience working in a procurement department or similar field.
Competency-Based Skills:
- Team collaboration.
- Planning and organization.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication.
- Strategic thinking and mindset.
- Adaptability to transformational changes.
- Flexibility in decision-making.
Travel Requirement:
Domestic and international travel may be required.
What We Can Offer You:
- Opportunities for growth, work flexibility, competitive pay, and benefits.
- Benefits include competitive medical/vision/dental insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, and a competitive 401k plan.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $115,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in the Automotive industry?
- Are you willing and able to relocate to Savannah, GA (with Relo Assistance) ?
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- US Customs clearance: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $115,000
