Sr. Manager Trade Compliance Operations

Ariat is looking for a Senior Manager of Trade Compliance Operations who oversees global trade activities to ensure compliance with international laws and regulations. They will report to the Sr. Director Transportation, Logistics & Trade Compliance. You will be anticipated to travel up to 25%, depending on business needs. This ideal candidate will drive process improvements, minimizes customs risks and duties, and partners across teams to support efficient and compliant trade operations.

• Managing day-to-day Ariat global trade compliance activities ensuring the company complies with global trade laws and regulations
• Sharing guidance on evolving and existing trade regulations impacting the business.
• Partnering and educating key stakeholders on incoterms, harmonized tariff codes and product classifications to minimize customs duties levied on Ariat products.
• Designing and delivering solutions through RFI/RFP events; FTZ/bonded warehouse for future cargo flow strategies; trade software solutions; and customs brokerage improvements.
• Managing the development, implementation, documentation and maintenance of a comprehensive and efficient trade compliance program.
• Ensuring compliance with country laws and other regulatory requirements, working closely with regulatory agencies, trade partners and internal/external stakeholders
• Staying updated on industry trends, technology advancements, and regulatory changes for implementation to improve efficiency and accuracy of Trade Compliance processes; to build short/long term strategies and roadmaps; and ensure departmental best practices
• Monitoring international inbound and outbound orders: root cause and resolve order delays related to diversions, customs documentation, missing arrival notices, clearance or process issues.
• Collaborating and analyzing import/export documentation to ensure accuracy for brokers, factories, suppliers and customers. Pre-auditing all customs entries against purchase orders;
  Coordinating filing of Post Summary Corrections.
• Monitoring dashboards and reporting to manage key actionable trade compliance metrics monitoring performance, milestones, clearance timeliness, clearance accuracy, exceptions, process improvement, cost management, and drive continuous improvements
• Driving trade compliance continuous improvement activities, compliance assurance and risk assessment programs to control trade compliance risk.
• Creating and maintaining Trade Compliance Process and training SOPs.
• Conducting Trade Compliance risk assessments across Ariat locations, factories and suppliers;
  Maintaining foreign supplier questionnaires, USMCA factory audits and updated USMCA certificates of origin.
• Managing relationships with transportation partners, customs brokers, customers and stakeholders.
• Strengthening in leading, training, developing and mentoring team members at all career journey levels

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, International Trade, International Business or a related field
• 7+ years specialized experience in Global Trade Compliance (Import, Export or both), preferably within the apparel and footwear industry
• 5+ years Customs Brokerage experience.
• U.S. Customs Broker License (or desire to obtain) and/or similar professional trade certification (preferred)
• Experience with CTPAT, FTZ, bonded warehouse and CITES requirements and transactions (preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of trade regulations including HTS classification
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged by Senior Leaders
• Ability to work and accomplish multiple daily tasks, programs and projects in parallel, delivering results in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment, while maintaining high-quality work ethic with little supervision
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal/external stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving, data analysis and reporting skills
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and computer skills

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care…