Logistics & Trade Compliance Manager - Flsmidth : Job Details

Logistics & Trade Compliance Manager

Do you want to make a difference in the world and contribute to a sustainable future?

We believe we can develop the technology and gain the know-how to make that difference, tackling the climate challenge.

It is a big responsibility, and we have committed to do it. We have launched our ambition, MissionZero - enabling our customers to move towards zero emissions in cement.

We need your skills, curiosity, and drive for change to fulfil our goal. Together, we enable our customers to produce the materials needed for a better future.

FLSmidth Cement is looking for a Logistics and Trade Compliance Manager for our Americas business operations. This position will be responsible for the inbound and outbound logistics for our office located in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Through managing a group of 8 to 12 employees located in the US, Mexico and India, this role will lead the direction in which we transport material and finished goods to our customers throughout the Americas, and will be responsible for the management and execution of FLSmidth Cement's US import and export compliance activities.

The Logistics manager will be part of the FLSmidth Cement Americas Regional Procurement team that consists of 30+ employees whose responsibility is to support our Services business throughout the Americas.

Your responsibilities

* Manage Logistics and supervise team including monitoring workload and timeliness of shipments.

* Resolve problems concerning transportation, logistics systems, imports or exports and/or customer issues.

* Ensure FLS is in compliance with all transports both imports and exports by developing policies and procedures.

* Establish and maintain an import/export compliance training program.

* Identify verified or potential non-compliance activities and coordination of response with Legal, e.g., penalty actions and disclosures.

* Maintain a working knowledge of all applicable import/export regulations.

* Monitor and maintain an awareness of governmental initiatives and regulatory changes, which would affect FLSmidth Cement's import/export compliance activities, and disseminate information to business.

* Manage tariff preference programs including 9801, GSP, USMCA, and other free trade agreements or special programs.

* ECCN classifications and export Licensing determinations/applications.

* Support ACE-related activities as TAO including managing access and filing export declarations.

* Import licensing determinations/applications.

* FTA, country of origin, and valuation determinations/certifications.

* Identify compliance opportunities e.g. duty drawback , Section 301 exclusions, FTZ, etc.

* AD/CVD determinations.

What you bring

* Bachelor's degree or the equivalent knowledge acquired through work experience.

* Thorough transportation knowledge.

* Thorough knowledge of Supply Chain and overall business processes.

* Experience in Managing processes and people.

* Must be a team player & work well with people.

* Excellent communication skills.

* A thorough working knowledge of CFR Title 19 including ability to navigate and apply the HTSUS GRI, notes, and CROSS rulings.

* A thorough working knowledge of CFR Title 15 FTR and EAR including ability to navigate and apply CCL.

* A basic ability to read and interpret technical information, specifications, and drawings.

* 5+ Years direct experience managing import and export compliance.

* Licensed Customs Broker experience strongly preferred.

* Knowledge of Canada and Mexico import/export regulations strongly preferred.

* Experience in the mining / mineral processing or similar industry a plus.

* Oracle experience preferred

What we offer

* Competitive benefit package including health, disability, life, and voluntary insurance options

* Time to recharge through PTO, 10 annual holidays, and parental leave

* Retirement preparation with a 401(k) and company match

* And some extra help when you need it through our Employee Assistance Program

* An equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace

* A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities

* Work-life balance so you can focus on professional and personal priorities

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion.

We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is.

Please apply by clicking apply on this page. Kindly note that we will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews on an ongoing basis so please apply as soon as possible.

Candidates will be contacted by email.

No recruiters and unsolicited agency referrals please.

FLSmidth Cement is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the cement industry - for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers