Senior Manager of Global Trade

Senior Manager, Global Trade Compliance

This role plays a critical role in supporting the company's global trade compliance operations, with a primary focus on HTS classification and ensuring accurate import / export documentation. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Global Trade Process, Security & Compliance, this role will manage classification processes, lead tariff engineering initiatives, and serve as the system and process owner for HTS classification. The Senior Manager will also provide broader support to the Sr. Manager as needed, contributing to strategic compliance initiatives, and acting as a backup resource.

Responsibilities

HTS Classification Leadership :

Own and manage HTS classification processes across the corporation.

Oversee external classification subcontractors to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Maintain and enhance classification systems, tools, and documentation.

Tariff Engineering & Product Collaboration :

Lead tariff engineering workshops with product development and engineering teams.

Advise on product design implications related to duty optimization and classification strategy.

System & Process Ownership :

Serve as global owner of HTS classification systems and processes.

Develop and maintain SOPs, governance frameworks, and training materials.

Import / Export Documentation Compliance :

Ensure accurate and complete documentation for all import and export transactions.

Collaborate with internal teams to validate product data, country of origin, valuation, and licensing requirements.

Regulatory Oversight & Support :

Monitor changes in trade regulations and assess business impact.

Conduct internal audits and support external audits related to trade compliance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Backup Support :

Partner with Legal, Supply Chain, Logistics, Product Development, and Finance teams.

Provide backup support to the Sr. Manager of Global Trade Process, Security & Compliance on strategic initiatives and leadership responsibilities.

About Scholastic

For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation has been meeting children where they are at school, at home and in their communities by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children's books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them.

Some benefits that we offer :

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
• Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Generous Parental Leave Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount

Qualifications

How you can fit

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Licensed U.S. Customs Broker (required)

Experience and Education :

Experience : 10+ years of experience in global trade compliance, with deep expertise in HTS classification and import / export documentation.

Education : Bachelor's degree

Job Type : Regular

Job Family Group : Distrib & Matls Mgmt

Location Region / State : New York

Compensation Range : Annual Salary : 95,000.00 - 125,000.00

EEO Statement : Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear : there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.