Import Compliance Manager

Overview:

The Fountainhead Group is looking for a Import Compliance Manager to join our FGI Family! 

The Import Compliance Manager will be primarily responsible for import compliance programs at one or more FGI sites and holds policy authority for import compliance at those sites. Responsibilities will include overseeing import compliance activities as required by the Customs Regulations and other Participating Government Agencies (PGAs), if applicable. This position requires strong general customs compliance experience in an active and fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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• Implement and manage an effective import compliance program, including all risk areas: valuation, classification, country of origin, marking, documentation, and record keeping
• Identify and draft cradle to grave procedures for all desk-level activities involved in the movement of goods across borders (import)
• Work with Finance and Purchasing teams to ensure imported goods are properly valued.
• Classify products for import to/from the U.S. under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
• Perform evaluation and analysis of eligibility for preferential treatment under Free Trade Agreements (e.g. USMCA); manage requests to suppliers for supporting documentation and information
• Analyze and interpret import regulations and maintain current knowledge of changes
• Identify and implement procedures to minimize import duties as allowed under law
• Advise Purchasing and the Executive teams about trade compliance aspects and risks of proposed business decisions; collaborate effectively with peers at related company sites
• Work proactively with other departments to prevent trade disruptions and maintain effective trade (import) compliance programs
• Monitor compliance activities and the effectiveness of internal controls; review with department trade compliance internal controls (procedures, work instructions, forms, checklists, and tools) with department managers to ensure they are current and compliant
• Produce and analyze reports from Customs’ ACE portal, internal ERP/MRP, and other information systems
• Oversee relationships with customs brokers and audit them for effectiveness

Desired Expertise:

• Minimum of 7 years U.S. regulatory import trade compliance experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Logistics, Supply Chain or similar field of study, strongly preferred
• Current U.S. Customs Broker License or a Customs Certified Specialist certification (CCS)
• Complete understanding of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regulations (19 CFR), including knowledge of Customs valuation and classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S.
• Understand country-of-origin and marking issues, record keeping requirements, and supply chain security regulations as they relate to imports
• Experience working with appropriate U.S. international trade regulatory agencies, including U.S. Customs
• Experience developing a formal trade compliance program with a global organization

Prerequisite Experience/Characteristics:

• Demonstrated history of competency implementing or working in an efficient and effective customs compliance program (including product classification and related party valuation experience)
• Demonstrated history of competency with the U.S. Customs Regulations, etc.
• Strong computer skills including ability to research transactions and prepare reports in Customs’ Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) information systems, perform spreadsheet calculations, and quickly learn new software tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong program management experience and excellent project leadership skills
• Ability to work at both detail and strategic levels; work calmly under pressure and with frequent interruptions, and display sound judgment
• Ability to prepare or revise procedures, work instructions, forms, and business flowcharts
• Ability to prepare and review complex business documents

Personal Characteristics:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage and execute multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to maintain resilience and composure in stressful situations

In addition to a competitive salary, we are pleased to offer the following benefit package:

• Medical
• Dental
• Paid Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• 401k with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employee paid Voluntary Life and Short Term Disability Coverage

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The Fountainhead Group is a family-owned and operated company, dedicated to the success and longevity of our business, our employees, and our community. For more than 130 years, FGI has been creating, innovating, and manufacturing liquid sprayer products for the world's top brands and retailers. From the first compressed air sprayer in 1888, we have dedicated ourselves to creating products that make our customer’s lives easier, expanding our offering to include the highest quality sprayer technology for both home and professional use. 

Across four manufacturing and distribution centers in Central New York, we’re committed to the betterment of our FGI Family of employees and our local community, supporting more than 350+ local nonprofits through our robust philanthropy and volunteer programs to ensure the success of our community for generations to come. 

The Fountainhead Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (AAE/EEO) and ranked one of the Best Companies to Work for in New York State by the Society for Human Resource Management. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, refugee or disability status. With over 12 languages spoken at FGI, regardless of language ability, education, or training, there is a place for you within the FGI Family!