Trade Compliance Coordinator

General Overview

Functional Area:    SCM - Supply Chain Management        
Career Stream:    PAP - Processes and Applications        
Role:    Consultant 1            
Job Title:    Processes & Applications Consultant 1        
Job Code:    CO1-SCM-PROC        
Band:    Level 10                 
Direct/Indirect Indicator:    Indirect

Summary

Applies expertise in more than one area of specialization. Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires and in-depth evaluation of various factors. Incumbents are accountable for quality of work delivered by external suppliers as applicable. Incumbents have decision-making authority and autonomy to deliver on goals of team. Influences others outside of team to ensure goals are met and resolves conflicts in an effective manner. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and serious delays in overall schedules of a site and/or regional function. May lead a multi-functional work group or project team consisting of one or more support staff and/or tech/professional staff, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialty. May determine new methods and procedures. Seeks out new avenues for building internal and external relationships; maintains contacts with existing relationships. Interfaces with senior managers on issues related to the area of expertise. Interacts with and influences management and/or customers on significant issues.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Manages compliance to the site IMMEX program requirements and identifies opportunities for program enhancements. 
• Supervise a team of import/export personnel.
• Develops, establishes, and maintains import/export policies, guidelines, and processes that ensure compliance with government customs and trade regulations.
• Conducts education programs and due diligence to ensure compliance awareness by site employees.
• Knowledge of product classification requirements for import/export purposes. Ensures communication of any special instruction or requirements to employees and customers.
• Oversees broker relationships as executed by junior staff, including performance, billings, and systems interface.
• Acts as a liaison with government bodies including customs, revenue, and trade offices.
• Interfaces with various levels of Celestica management to ensure processes are in place and working such that we maintain compliance with Logistics processes.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Good knowledge of electronics manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
• Expert understanding and interpretation of customs rules, regulations, import/export processes and brokerage activities.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, and multiple business applications.
• Commercial and financial awareness, particularly of transportation and logistics costs and regulations.
• Good financial, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve high complexity process/system problems using financial, analytical, and/or statistical models.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Extensive prolonged overnight travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• Eight plus years of experience

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, IT or Materials Management or related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.