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Global Trade Compliance Manager
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Your role at Clorox:
As part of the Global Stewardship team, this individual will be the Global Trade Compliance (GTC) Regional Lead for US and Canada. The role will have responsibility for import/export GTC matters in the region and ownership of various global GTC programs. As the GTC SME for the region, the role will proactively and strategically partner with the business, and cross-functionally, to advise and problem solve.This position will either be a hybrid role, working 2 days a week in the Pleasanton, CA office, or it will be a fully remote position based in the United States.
In this role, you will:
- Develop, improve, and maintain all aspects of Clorox’s GTC programs pertaining to imports/exports in the US and Canada.
- Manage regional import/export related activities, including, but not limited to, determine HS classifications, monitor tariffs, oversee country of origin and free trade agreement qualifications, optimize customs valuation practices and manage U.S. Reconciliation filings, ensure accuracy of customs declarations, support export controls, sanctions, anti-boycott, and CTPAT matters.
- Work collaboratively with the:
- Import/Export Operations team to ensure implementation of GTC policies and procedures, supportday to day decision-making and facilitate resolution on key customs matters.
- Regulatory Team to identify and manage non-tariff barriers such as EPA and FDA requirements for imports/exports.
- Other GTC Regional Leaders for cross-border trade matters.
- Partner functions including Legal, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sales, R&D, and Manufacturing.
- Manage internal/external audits and communications with government officials, including advocating positions.
- Monitor technical developments for their region and timely communicate to cross-functional partners and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with third parties engaged to ensure compliance with trade laws and regulations and monitor performance.
- Represent GTC in cross-functional, strategic projects and initiatives. This includes:
- Advise on strategy, design project plans, and manage execution to ensure compliance, customs duties optimization, and operational efficiency.
- Identify alternative options/solutions and effectively communicate pros and cons to stakeholders to ensure sound decision-making.
- Detect issues and proactively take the initiative to effect positive change, enhance compliance and increase efficiency.
- Work collaboratively with other Regional GTC Leaders to share initiatives and develop and executive global strategies.
- Understand industry best practices and constantly evaluate Clorox’s practices to identify automation and improvement opportunities
- Take ownership of global GTC programs affecting all the regions (including classification, country of origin, free trade agreements, customs valuation, sanctions, restricted party screening, internal audits, GTC input to IT implementations):
- Ensure constant improvement and optimization/efficiency of the global GTC program.
- Own all aspects of strategy & execution of global GTC program.
- Develop and improve processes, including for cross functional partners’ support, and monitor adherence to process.
What we look for:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent number of years of industry experience
- 8+ years experience with import/export global trade compliance matters
- Prior relevant in-house experience
- Deep understanding of and practical experience in:
- WTO, WCO, US, and Canada legal framework for the determination of HS classifications, country of origin, and customs valuation
- Determining FTA eligibility for US and Canada FTAs and performing adequate levels of due diligence to substantiate FTA claims
- Setting up global trade compliance policies and procedures
- Setting up new supply chains, including: 1) identifying all GTC related issues; 2) making decisions about correct customs data (e.g., HS classification, FTAs, customs valuation); 3) advising and influencing others to appreciate the GTC perspective; and 4) devising and executing implementation plans
- Good understanding and practical experience in the following areas: Law and regulations as they relate to Denied & Restricted Party Screening, Export Controls and Sanctions management, & Anti-boycott; Identifying and managing non-tariff barriers (e.g., EPA, FDA import/export regulatory matters); Import/export laws and regulations in countries outside the US and Canada, particularly in Asia Pacific (Desirable)
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Proactive, solutions orientated, and able to move easily between strategic thinking and being detail orientated
- Strong all-round stakeholder management and interpersonal skills with an ability to influence to achieve the right and best outcomes
- Can create and maintain strong working relationships internally and externally, with the ability to collaborate and understand the perspectives of others and find common ground for the development of holistic solutions
- Proven ability to manage external customs and other government agency audits and to generally advocate a position to government officials effectively
- Clear and concise written and oral communication skills
- Able to explain complex concepts in clear and simple ways to stakeholders and non-experts
- Self-motivated, able to work independently as well as part of a team, including global teams
- Flexible, adaptable and open-minded, with a continuous improvement mentality
- Business and commercial acumen – strong ability to appreciate and consider business perspectives, including the ability to appropriately prioritize, judge and communicate materiality
- Must have high integrity and perform job in an ethical manner
- Desirable:
- Active US Customs License,
- Good understanding and practical experience with import/export
- laws and regulations in countries outside the US and Canada,
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Workplace type:
This position will either be a hybrid role, working 2 days a week in the Pleasanton, CA office, or it will be a fully remote position based in the United States.
Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.
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[U.S.]Additional Information:
At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.
We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.
–Zone A: $106,700 - $204,900
–Zone B: $97,800 - $187,900
–Zone C: $88,900 - $170,800
All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.
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