US Manager, Trade Compliance

Sanford NC

COTY is looking for smart leaders who are fast and passionate.

The position offers strong ownership independence complex problem-solving and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the business.

As US Manager Trade Compliance you are responsible for ensuring import and export compliance for cross-border shipments.

Act as the senior subject-matter expert and advisor on U.S. import and export compliance. Lead governance activities develop and maintain controls and procedures and ensure adherence to U.S. customs regulations. Drive duty optimization initiatives and manage duty drawback programs. Serve as the primary contact for CBP inquiries ensure audit readiness and act as the escalation point for complex compliance matters. Provide compliance support to Canada and other regional countries as needed.

• Build and maintain the U.S. trade compliance framework including import/export procedures internal controls and audit routines.
• Own and manage the duty-drawback program including the program setup data collection and validation coordination of filings with brokers and tracking of claims.
• Conduct internal audits identify risks and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage responses to CBP and other government inquiries audits and post-entry reviews.
• Oversee compliance across key areas including HTS classification country of origin customs valuation reconciliations FDA requirements USMCA qualification and Section 232.
• Lead customs compliance improvement initiatives with IT Transport Master Data Tax Finance and Distribution Centers to close gaps and enhance efficiencies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate them into guidance and internal processes.
• Analyze duty spend and identify opportunities for duty reduction and cost optimization.
• Track emerging regulations interpret requirements and support their implementation.
• Initiate lead and support internal customs-related projects.
• Provide trade compliance oversight and support to Canada and other regional countries as required.

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing innovative concepts to life. If you’re someone unwilling to settle likes to envision larger possibilities accelerate learning and push boundaries we love to hear from you! Working at Coty means being part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Your ideas will count fostering a career where you can achieve more than you ever imagined.

The team consists of U.S. Manager Trade Compliance working closely together with several departments such as IT Transport Distribution Centres Tax Finance Procurement. All your colleagues are experienced and collaborative forming an international team across multiple jurisdictions that shares expertise and solves complex challenges together.

We love to see candidates who have:

• Minimum Bachelors degree in International Trade Supply Chain Business Finance or a related field.
• Customs Broker License or trade compliance certification is required.
• 7 years of experience in U.S. import/export trade compliance including hands-on work with HTS classification valuation country of origin and FDA requirements.
• Proven experience managing duty drawback programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in audit preparedness and response including CBP inquiries and post-entry reviews.

• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects to strengthen internal controls.
• Strong analytical capabilities and comfort working with ERP systems and large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear guidance write procedures and collaborate effectively across functions.
• High attention to detail strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

As our U.S. Manager Trade Compliance this is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

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