District Trade Compliance Supervisor Manager

Summary:

• Serve as the primary District-level resource for Trade Compliance.

• Proactively communicate and closely coordinate with RTCM branch management and the Director of Trade Compliance (DTC).   

• Keeps informed of current and proposed laws regulations directives rules and policies applicable to the relevant District governing Trade Compliance at Expeditors and regarding the industry in general. 

• Maintain knowledge about Expeditors operating systems including (but not limited to) GCI CFIT EDMS and ETMS and how those systems support the Companys ongoing Trade Compliance goals and objective.

• Communicate regularly with RTCM branch management and DTC to ensure consistent and accurate messaging any material changes and implementation of Trade Compliance goals and objective.

• Manage Trade Compliance program in the District including training monitoring assessing escalation and guiding employees on Trade Compliance in the District and/or branch.

Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Create a Tone of Compliance Messaging in Branches 

• Communicate and promote a positive environment in each branch or location within the District that is easy to understand and solutions-oriented. 

• Be an outward example of Trade Compliance as a valuable integral part of quality customer service and Expeditors business success. 

• Establish promote and maintain a collaborative working relationship within the District by supporting branch and District Trade Compliance. 

• Foster an environment of uniform compliance by implementing best practices in Trade Compliance as directed by his/her RTCM. 

• Lead by example be consistent and communicate with the RTCM and DTC as required .

1. Assess and Train 

• Serve as an instructor for at least 50% of annual training credits  

• Administer and execute the Company Trade Compliance program according to its objectives policies and procedures.  

• In coordination with the RTCM and DTC the DTCM will: 

• Visit branches within his/her District regularly to deliver training to help develop and maintain aptitude in Trade Compliance and demonstrate how quality compliance and customer service are intertwined  

• Train branch personnel on Company escalation procedures.

• Periodically assess branch personnel on Trade Compliance issues to help employees develop and maintain aptitude in Trade Compliance areas. 

• Timely inform the RTCM of any deficiencies identified in training file reviews or assessments. 

1. Monitor and Report on Branch Workflow 

• Assess preventive and noncompliance detection measures in his/her District/branch(es) and report to the RTCM regularly. 

• Monitor assess (or participate in assessing) and implement corrective actions as instructed. 

• Run daily weekly and monthly import/export compliance reports and report any anomalies according to escalation procedures. 

• In coordination with the RTCM and DTC the DTCM will: 

  • Implement preventive controls and detection monitoring in accordance with Company policy and all applicable laws rules regulations and directives . 
  • Assess preventive and noncompliance detection measures in his/her District/branch(es). 

• Understand performance of all departments in his/her District related to Trade Compliance activities 

1. Escalate and Remediate 

• Follow Company escalation procedures to resolve any non-compliance identified through any means (regular reports monitoring disclosure Govt. visit etc.)  

• Provide regular updates to DM RTCM and Product Managers on branch performance any red flags legislative changes policies procedures rules or regulation amendments and related issues/questions 

• Assist with implementing any remediation plan for corrective action to resolve instances of non-compliance with applicable Trade laws rules regulations and/or directives that are identified through any method including monitoring as instructed by RTCM or DTC 

1. Stay Current on Subject Matter  

• Keep informed of all applicable Trade Compliance laws rules regulations and directives in your District and communicate any changes to the DTC and RTCM 

• In coordination with RTCM the DTCM will:  

  • Prioritize annual training on emerging issues in Trade Compliance to meet the ongoing obligation to be a SME in Trade Compliance 

  • Actively participate in the continued training of staff in the area of Trade Compliance 

  • Support and implement Company-wide Trade Compliance effort by installing reviewing assessing and reporting on preventive measures and detection monitors within the District 

  • Review with Department Managers and all key District personnel audit results and other findings from centralized exp.o and other reports; forward findings to the RTCM and DTC for trend analysis and improvement opportunities as required 

• Be a resource for all employees in District to support branch Trade Compliance 

1. Create Customer Value 

• Serve as a resource for branch meetings sales meetings and sales calls to create awareness of our Trade Compliance program with customers 

• Reinforce our strategic differentiators to demonstrate our commitment to 100% Trade Compliance 

1. Service Provider Training & Reviews  

• In conjunction with the Regional DTC RTCM Service Provider Management and Product teams identify high-risk service providers in high-risk locations and deliver the Service Provider Compliance Requirements Training ensuring  Service Providers understand their compliance commitments to Expeditors. 

• In conjunction with Service Provider Management and Product teams review assess and potentially audit high risk service providers ensuring Service Providers meet their compliance commitments to Expeditors.

Qualifications :

• A passion for Trade Compliance and doing the right thing 

• Proficiency in English and one of the local languages spoken in the District 

• Demonstrated understanding of applicable Trade Compliance laws and regulations 

• Training for Sanctioned and Embargoed Countries Denied Party Screening and Export Controls Awareness under U.S. law and the laws of other jurisdictions that have implemented U.N. Sanctions                                                                                                                                            

• Strong familiarity with and continued pursuit of proficiency in Expeditors operating systems including GCI CFIT EDMS ETMS and where applicable third-party systems used to conduct Expeditors transactions 

• Completion of Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire and clearance of Company Executive Conflict of Interest check 

• No objection to background check as permitted by applicable law 

• No impediment to travel to the branches in the District 

• Passing score on the IATA/FIATA examination 

• DG certification(s) 

• Security Protocol training:  C-TPAT AEO STP or other security protocol as applicable 

• Product- or Service-specific export import and/or operational training/certification.1 

• Customs Broker license (U.S.) or similar non-U.S. country license where available 

Additional Information :

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation Holiday Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time