Director, Global Trade Compliance (Finance)

Job Summary

The Director Global Trade Compliance (GTC) is responsible for developing and maintaining Medline's International Trade Compliance Program (Program). This program will ensure compliance with U.S. import and export requirements and serve as the framework for global implantation of the Program. The position will develop corporate policy, standard operating procedures, and utilize IT systems for all trade activities. The Director GTC will lead a team of professionals to develop cross-border standards and drive continuous improvement throughout the business.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as subject matter expert (SME) to internal and external stakeholders concerning import and export compliance matters; providing advice and strategic recommendations to minimize costs, delays, and risks.

• Implement, maintain, and periodically update import and export compliance policies and procedures (SOPs and Work Instructions), and strategically lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of customs compliance strategies and policies.

• Manage all US Customs audits, inquiries (CF28s, CF29s) to close, and ensures proper FDA data is presented with Customs entry.

• Principal owner of US import and export HTSUS classifications; OGA, ADD-CVD, and entry compliance, including the annual customs reconciliation filing, performing the calculation and tracking of the annual Value Reconciliation Program.

• Manage Medline's Preferential/Free Trade Agreement program, annual certifications and issuance, and the US CTPAT program, recertifications, training, auditing.

• Responsible for all GTC training to US Trade Compliance personnel and develop and deliver training programs to stakeholders to promote awareness and adherence to compliance standards.

• Collaborate with internal teams, such as Supply Chain, Finance, and Treasury, to resolve issues promptly, and support all Medline divisions with their trade matters; responding quickly to their inquiries and providing financial impact statements with governmental changes (China 301).

• Manage and ensure compliance with all US Customs filing/license requirements; ISF, AES, BIS, FDA, and evaluate customs brokers, contracts, and rate negotiation.

• Establish internal post-entry and post-export audit procedures and addresses any government trade agency compliance audits.

 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience:

• At least 8 years of experience in the below areas:
• In depth experience developing and implementing a trade compliance program.
• Experience in dealing with formal audits from external agencies.
• Experience working with U.S. Customs & Border Protection, FDA, and other relevant regulatory agencies.
• At least 3 years of experience managing people, including hiring, developing, motivating and directing people as they work.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• In-depth experience developing and implementing a trade compliance program

• Strong knowledge of import and export compliance programs

• Experience in dealing with formal audits from external agencies

• Excellent computer skills; SAP, Microsoft Office (Excel), and other company and discipline specific software applications

• Superb communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company

• Ability to work under pressure, have a sense of urgency, multi-task, and solve problems

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Master's Degree in related field

Certification / Licensure:

• Licensed U.S. Customers Broker; Certified Customer Specialist (CCS)

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$152,880.00 - $229,320.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We're dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.