Analyst, Global Trade Relations and Compliance

Analyst, Global Trade Relations and Compliance

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Purpose:

This position is responsible for assisting the Global Trade Relations and Compliance Sr. Manager and Global Trade Services’ efforts to ensure the company’s processes, internal controls, and reporting are compliant with U.S. and international laws & regulations. The individual will provide U.S. government trade relations and international compliance support for areas such as regulatory affairs, tariff mitigation, customs valuation (including First Sale for Export), country of origin determination and marking and analysis of trade issues.

• Assist the Sr. Manager of Global Trade Relations and Compliance in interfacing with congressional offices and government officials, attorneys, and international trade associations.
• Monitor changes in trade legislation and tariff policy and assess impact on company operations.
• Conduct analyses of international trade data, trade policy, rules, regulations, systems and technical specifications.
• Assist the Sr. Manager in the successful execution and management of Tapestry’s First Sale for Export valuation program.
• Manage country of origin matters around both origin determination and marking and provide guidance to internal company partners.
• Assist Global Trade Services team with internal trade compliance activities, including supporting the Tapestry internal self‑testing/auditing Program to ensure adherence with customs and international trade regulations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in the areas of valuation and Free Trade Agreement/Regional Trade Agreement programs.
• Conduct research of customs and judicial rulings, laws and regulations related to trade compliance matters.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of compliance programs, policies and training for internal stakeholders.

• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize with time management and organization skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills; must be able to effectively communicate complex Customs and Trade issues to a non‑expert audience, internally and externally.
• Analytical and good decision‑making skills with a clear attention to detail.
• Highly organized with ability to perform effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Research, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open and collaborative peer environment across global regions and cross‑functionally.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a trade compliance, legal, or regulatory environment; a combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Licensed Customs Broker (or desire to obtain license), Certified Customs Specialist, is a plus but not required.
• MS Office proficiency, strength in Excel, PowerPoint and Teams a plus.

• Courage:
  Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity:
  Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value‑added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus:
  Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first‑hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity:
  Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results:
  Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom‑line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy:
  Relates well…