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Customs Compliance Manager

Country/Region:  US

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Be part of a new era in communications, transforming connectivity with Eutelsat Group – the world’s first GEO-LEO integrated global satellite operator.

As a global leader in satellite communications, we provide infinite connectivity, broadcasting television channels and packages, transmitting news reports, provide wholesale broadband Internet access services.

 

With Eutelsat Group You’ll Get To:

  • Pioneer the future of Space Technology
  • Bring connectivity to remote frontiers
  • Collaborate with customer-centric experts
  • Embrace cultural diversity in our global team

Where your skills ignite opportunities & you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat Group, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space.

Who You Are: You’re a Customs regulatory compliance whiz, especially when it comes to domestic and foreign customs regulations and processes. You’re agile and love the nitty gritty.  You read, learn, examine, and are full of ideas.  You’re sparked by a fast pace and new challenges.  You run technical discussions, gain consensus, report results, and crush deadlines.  You want to make a real difference in the world by revolutionizing technology in Space.  You want to make a real difference in the world by joining us on our mission to be the most trusted partner for GEO-LEO global satellite connectivity, finally bridging the digital divide.

Join us today because connecting your world changes everything.

 

What You’ll Do:

  • Facilitate the importation of product (& export as required) to satisfy and ensure the organization’s compliance with U.S and foreign Customs agencies requirements
  • Ensure all products being imported globally are properly classified (HTS) as per current U.S. or the foreign country’s Customs guidelines
  • Conduct compliance audits to ensure all aspects of the entry are accurate (HTS, valuation, markings, COO etc.)
  • Manage the duty drawback and foreign Customs tariff dispute processes if necessary
  • Audit Customs entries to ensure accurate declaration of value, HTS classification and tariff treatment and communicate adjustments to Logistics/3PL Partners
  • Maintain our compliance database, ensuring it is up to date with correct product classification and assist foreign vendors in classifying OW owned products
  • Classify products using the Importing country’s Harmonized Systems
  • Maintain system for monitoring import tariffs and changes in tariff regulations affecting materials and equipment for shipments into the United States.
  • Work with our internal Logistics stakeholders and contracted global IORs to ensure all inbound products are accurately and timely cleared through Customs
  • Monitor timeliness and accuracy of customs entries and releases
  • Manage and own the bond and ATA Carnet processes
  • Support Global Trade Compliance Director in any training requirements, developing and coordinating internal training as needed
  • Work with Global Trade Compliance Director and Logistics Directors to audit global Importer of Record service providers and freight forwarders documentation for Quarterly Business Reviews
  • Assist Global Trade Compliance Director in developing, implementing and maintaining procedures and controls to ensure company-wide compliance with Global Trade Compliance programs
  • Manage record keeping requirements to meet Global Importer of Record regulatory needs
  • Create/update Standard Operating Procedures for Customs operations
  • Maintain and manage internal Incident Management process system for all Customs investigations and/or violations and liaise with relevant departments and stakeholders (i.e. Logistics, Planning, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal and PM etc.) regarding pertinent compliance issues and opportunities
  • Process and resolve customs clearance related inquiries from customs brokers and internal business partners to ensure supply chain continuity
  • Stay up to-date with customs and other government agencies’ regulations (through attending local seminars and reviewing trade publications)

What it Takes:

  • Demonstrated understanding of Domestic and foreign Customs Regulations and requirements, U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) provisions
  • Experience with in-bond regulatory compliance, opening and closing in-bonds
  • Experience with ATA Carnet application and lifecycle management
  • Customs broker license (license in process is acceptable); U.S. Citizenship required
  • Experience with ACE portal for AES/EEI filings
  • Working knowledge of Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), Foreign Trade Agreements (FTAs), Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs globally, and Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT)
  • Working knowledge of BIS licensing portal SNAP-R
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree relevant to the field or equivalent experience

What We’d Love:

  • Experience in developing and auditing compliance programs
  • USDOT Transportation of Hazardous Materials Certification
  • IATA Dangerous Goods Transport Certification
  • U.S. Export Administration Regulation (EAR) experience
  • International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) experience
  • EU Dual Use regulatory experience
  • UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation experience
  • 5+ years of customs brokerage experience
  • 5+ years of experience in International Logistics Compliance

 

Where You’ll Be:  U.S. preferred (Virginia / Florida / Remote considered)

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