Job Description

The Corporate Trade Compliance Manager will support the trade compliance programs of ITW’s global businesses.

Responsibilities

• Manage various trade projects in line with ITW s flexible culture to implement the trade compliance strategy
• Support business personnel responsible for import/export compliance to ensure compliance with regulations and trade policies
• Provide trade compliance guidance to business and corporate personnel
• Work with business units to minimize risk and support efficient supply chains
• Contribute to the creation of training, tools, resources, and intranet trade content
• Conduct training to meet the needs of the business
• Access and review import/export data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Conduct audits of business trade compliance programs and processes supporting import/export transactions.
• Meet with and manage preferred/approved customs brokers to ensure they follow corporate guidelines and business instructions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required
• 5-10 years of trade compliance experience in-house, as a freight forwarder/customs broker, trade consultant or a combination thereof
• Customhouse Broker License (CHB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS)/Certified Export Specialist (CES) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
• Self-starter who is collegial, flexible, and able to multi-task and balance strategic and tactical issues while working in a global team environment
• Able to communicate in clear, concise, and understandable manner
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Demonstrated experience managing inquiries, performing research, providing guidance, and working with a variety of businesses and personnel at all levels to creatively address and solve international sales and purchase compliance issues based on business needs
  • Keeping abreast of import/export laws, rulings, regulations, and working with businesses to stay compliant
  • Creating and presenting training and supporting materials
• Demonstrated knowledge of:
  • Import entry submissions
  • Export declarations
  • Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification
  • Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualification
  • Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal and activities as Trade Account Owner (TAO)
  • ACE report creation
  • Mining, manipulating, and analyzing import/export data in Excel, Power BI to communicate trading statistics, issues, and trends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, etc.)
• Ability to travel domestically approximately 10-15% as may be needed and consistent with ITW travel guidelines.

Additional Information

Illinois Tool Works Inc. (“ITW” or “the Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please email corp_accessibility@itw.com to request assistance. No other requests will be acknowledged.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.