KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Management of US Import Operations. Accountable for day-to-day operational execution to ensure Trade compliance excellence in the following operational areas: Pre-entry setup, entry execution and post-entry process (i.e., Customs entry filing process, classification, denied party screening, controls, embargos/sanctions, post-entry audits, recordkeeping, etc.)
Oversight of operational tasks performed by members in the General Mills India Center
Determine proper Customs classifications, valuation, and country of origin/marking of products, equipment, and raw materials, ensuring regulatory compliance
Accountable for all aspects of US import Post-Entry Audit Program to include process and procedure development, collaborative problem resolution and identification of strategic productivity opportunities enhancing regulatory compliance
Trade Compliance System and process expert in E2Open’s - Trade Automation Compliance System, while advocating for data and process sustainability
Oversight and escalation point for Import/Export Analyst supporting US Import sample and equipment program
Lead and drive Continuous Improvement and sustainability efforts.
Develop, implement and monitor US Global Trade KPIs & metrics. Creating process improvements related cost, compliance and service
Manage and on-going support of new projects in partnership with External Manufacturing, Sourcing, and Innovation, Technology & Quality Org across all operating units
Manage daily relationships with Customs brokers and freight forwarders
Manage working partnerships with Other Government Agencies (i.e., FDA, USDA, etc.)
Consult business teams through the Go To Market process to ensure products can move into new markets compliantly
Establishes, improves, and maintains import/export operations process documentation and standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure compliance with company business practices and applicable laws and regulations