Compliance Manager
Key Accountabilities Include :
- Monitors and ensures team performance is in line with SEKO's compliance policy and department goals.
- Provides clear instruction to team to ensure timely and orderly file flow including release, billing, and auditing.
- Monitors problem files and ensures corrective action implemented as needed in conjunction with bonded CFS.
- Responsible for staying updated in all business and legislature changes surrounding Section 321.
- Perform routine check ins and ensures system compliance and compatibility.
- Assists in managing the brokerage department staff, including overall responsibility for performance management, career development and disciplinary action.
- Ensures that all direct reports receive training in Import procedures.
- Monitors entry numbers and checks digit verification.
- Expected to uphold SEKO's Core Values.
- Must comply with SEKO's C-TPAT Security Profile.
- Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace. Comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures. Co-operate with management in its fulfilment of its legislative obligations.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements :
Knowledge in US Customs and International trade, with a basic understanding of customs valuation, classification, compliance / audit and trade programs.Knowledge in any / all of the following areas : USMCA, classification, value, marking, customs audits, compliance & opportunity reviews, first sale, disclosures, etc.Client service orientation, initiative, responsivenessTeam oriented and comfortable in either a leadership or team leader roleEducation & Experience :
Complete working knowledge of all US Customs Compliance Rules and Regulations.Knowledge of related trade legislation, rules, and regulations.Experience in implementing compliance processes.Experience with Cargowise1 preferred.Excellent written and verbal communication skills a must.Some working knowledge of Foreign Trade Zones, bonded warehouses, inbond procedures.Leadership and supervisory experience.Specialist Certifications :
Certified Customs Specialist Certification or Customs Brokerage License strongly preferred.SEKO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.