International Trade and Compliance Lead

Elgin Sweeper Company
Elgin, IL 60120, USA

This role is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of international transportation services for ESG companies. In addition, this role is responsible for trade compliance and international logistic solutions.

• Responsible for deployment and upkeep of compliance manual.
• Ensure compliance with Commercial Letters of Credit documentation requirements. (Complete Documentation when needed in order to insure compliance with payment instrument).
• Determine best methods for trade compliance and then implement methods including document preparation, harmonized code identification, NAFTA, duty drawback, packaging rules and security rules. Implement corrective action when necessary.
• Train FSS employees on trade and documentation compliance regulations.
• Serve as Expert Resource on all International Logistic Concerns.
• Work with Federal Signal Affiliates, Forwarders, Dealer Principals and Customers to develop solutions for international logistic “challenges”.
• Responsible for coordination and logistics oversight of international shipments and associated documentation and the organization of the documents with relevance to the country and customer for ESG Affiliates.
• Negotiate Fee Structure with Forwarders and vessel lines for FSS Affiliates.
• Standardize International Logistic Practices within FSS.
• Research methods and provide recommendations to reduce logistic costs for FSS Customers.
• Conduct requests for inland and ocean freight quotations for international shipments and new markets in a timely manner.
• Communicate with various U.S. and foreign organizations including U.S. Customs, Federal Maritime Commission and Canadian Customs as required.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of international banking documents for all export shipments at ESG Affiliates.
• Manage consistent, professional ESG-wide format for packing lists and other internal documentation submitted to customer.
• Recommend, deploy and track monthly internal metric(s) to gauge international distributor feedback for ESG Traffic services.
• Determine economical transportation patterns and specify optimal routes to maximize efficiencies and minimize cost.
• Negotiate and administer dedicated carrier agreements.
• Publish reports on a monthly basis on transportation expenses for FSS that summarizes freight spend by mode, destination, and type of charges.
• Work with freight payment company and carriers on payment resolution.
• Maintain Weekly Logistic Reports to Sales Team as well as maintains a Central Log regarding status of International shipments.
• Maintain Power of Attorney Forms with brokers, customs agents and forwarders.
• Attend Elgin Production Team Meetings regarding status of International Orders
• Act as the liaison between ADSI and Federal Signal and provide support on needed changes or upgrades.
• Audit International Export and Import files at sites on a period basis

• Strong working knowledge of and familiarity with export/international trade
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and negotiation skills are required for effective interface with all internal and external contacts.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data to monitor performance and plan improvements in transportation costs.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite applications including Access and Excel (V-Lookups, pivot tables, formulas).
• Ability to mine, analyze and present solutions using data from third party query software.
• Work experience should encompass solid understanding of product technologies and regulatory requirements.
• Fully knowledgeable of the licensing process including specific requirements of the US. Departments of State, Commerce and Treasury and regulations and laws applicable to international trade.
• Working knowledge of Non-US trade compliance programs
• Experience with JD Edwards a plus.

• Minimum 5 years experience in all aspects of International trade compliance.
• Five years experience in shipping and international transactions of import/export and Customs regulations a plus

Anticipated Salary Range: $95,000-$120,000

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