| City :Chesterfield | State :Missouri (US-MO) | Country :United States (US) | Requisition Number :49273 |
A Day In The Life:
Responsible for leadership in ensuring compliance with import and export regulationsthroughout North America. This role is a critical link between corporate functions,external service providers and regulatory agencies under which Bunge operatesthroughout North America. This role manages U.S. Customs Compliance day-to-daytransactional activities to determine the most timely, standardized and automatedprocesses for U.S. import and export declarations and related activities. This positionprovides leadership on projects, implementation of global initiatives, training, audits,and recordkeeping. This position is a critical liaison to evaluate risk areas while taskedwith immediately addressing areas of concern. This position supports a continuousimprovement & Lean Sigma focus, data & analytical metric reporting assessments,implement and maintain procedural documents in conjunction with audit andrecordkeeping requirements.
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead the U.S. Customs Compliance team and support import and export dailycustoms compliance activities of North America.
Govern customs broker management within the US as well as support thebusiness in the relationship and guidance to freight forwarders and internalbusiness stakeholders to ensure compliant and timely execution of import andexport filings
Manage the assigning of North American regulatory product classificationsbased on material data sheets, bill of materials, and technical literature
Lead internal coordination of response to government inquiries, audits andother requests (e.g. CF28/CF29) related to customs compliance activities
Identify and manage the implementation of trade compliance processes,procedures, and tools by embedding trade compliance requirements asnecessary
Assist the Director in ensuring acquisitions are successfully integrated into theCustoms Compliance Program.
Lead and manage strategic projects that adhere to each country?s customsregulations while taking in consideration Bunge?s business objectives
Analyze North American import and export reports/data along with productflows to identify duty deferral opportunities, company risk, and non-compliantareas of concern
Evaluate and research destination market and shipment type to assess riskprofile of trade flow with emphasis on licensable and higher-risk marketopportunities.
Manage export license determinations required by the Export AdministrationRegulations ( EAR ) and manage export licensing requirements on behalf ofthe company, including SNAP-R input and reporting.
Audit the payment process for customs brokerage invoices.
Actively participate in a customs compliance industry organization.
Help manage the implementation of standardized of compliance specificsystemic solutions and enhancements. (ex SAP GTS)
Manage the development of customs compliance team members and theimplementation of trade compliance processes/polices, training and tools
Provide guidance to the business on the applicability of North Americancompliance requirements and provide oversight to the business
Generate North American Metrics and Key performance Indicators to helpimplement standardization, digitalization, and automation while exemplifyingsustainable excellence
Submit EEI filings via ACE in compliance with 15 CFR Part 30 for shipments tolicense-required destination countries.
Designated lead for US Customs Compliance projects as well as support NorthAmerican projects to focus on continuous improvement and regulatoryalignment.
Assist Customs Compliance / Foreign Trade Execution management withbudgetary oversight for U.S. Customs Compliance operational expenses
Apply Bunge?s Code of Conduct and Core Values (Integrity, Teamwork,Citizenship, Entrepreneurship, and Openness and Trust) as a guide forconducting one?s self ethically and compliantly in all internal/externalpartnerships and activities.
Supports team alignment to the Global Trade Execution strategy andtransformation initiatives
Manages and oversees import execution activities
Requirement to regularly participate in continuing education to ensure skillsetsalign business expectations for management of data, analytics and competitivestrategy while actively demonstrating proficient use of Microsoft business tools.
Active participant in industry working groups to review, evaluate and/or proposealternate solutions to changing global regulatory requirements.
Perform party screenings via approved screening tools, including MK Denial,and use professional judgement in assessing potential matches prior to releaseof export documents.
Responsible to identify, evaluate and assess training needs for all tradeexecution staff on an ongoing basis, demonstrate employee growth asknowledge gaps exist, including stretch goals, maintain a training program,incorporate alignment with a changing regulatory environment.
Support succession planning strategies and team development with identifiedshort-term and long-term resource planning requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned
Skill/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor?s degree required, in related field preferred
Fluency or working proficiency in Spanish and/or French preferred
Demonstrated proficiency in electronic business systems, including all Microsoftapplications, SAP, Government software (such as ACE, SNAP-R, etc.) andother standard business software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task adjustingpriorities as necessary to meet shifting time-sensitive deadlines
Ability to provide practical and effective advice in a fast-paced environment
At least seven years of applicable import, export, logistics or international traderelated experience required
At least seven years business experience in import and export customscompliance and/or related compliance activities experience required
License Customs Broker preferred
Bunge offers a variety of benefits including health and wellness plans, retirement contribution and paid vacation/holidays.
At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of
34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they?re grown to where they?re needed in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant-based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.
Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:
We Are One TeamCollaborative, Respectful, Inclusive
We Lead The WayAgile, Empowered, Innovative
We Do What?s RightSafety, Sustainability, With Integrity
If this sounds like you, join us! We value and invest in people who believe in our purpose and are excited to live it every day
people who are #ProudtoBeBunge