What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade and Customs Operations Manager position at Compal USA Technology Inc.?
Compal USA Technology is a leading advanced manufacturing company specializing in the production of next-generation AI servers, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise technology solutions.
With rapidly expanding operations in Taylor and Georgetown TX, we are investing more than $235 million in manufacturing infrastructure and creating up to 1,500 careers in Central Texas. Guided by our commitment to Building Tomorrow, we combine innovation, operational excellence, and a high-performance culture to shape the future of technology manufacturing.
About the Company
Join a next-generation manufacturing organization powering the future of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Compal is seeking an experienced MRO Procurement Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting the daily operations of a growing electronics manufacturing organization. This position is responsible for managing a wide range of procurement functions that ensure the smooth and efficient running of the company’s expanding U.S. presence.
About the Role
As Trade & Customs Operations Manager, you will partner closely with all internal business partners engaged in cross-border trade to enable them to move fast, compliantly and efficiently.
In partnership with Legal, Tax and Finance, serve as the primary point of contact for trade operations, including partnership with internal stakeholders, counsel, and customs brokers.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate day-to-day import/export activities and assess accurate documentation for cross-border shipments.
- Monitor trade compliance inquiries by governmental enforcement agencies for resolution and root cause analysis.
- Determine HTS and ECCN classifications and maintain required documentation.
- Monitor compliance through assessments.
- Support internal/external audits and post-entry reviews.
- Develop and implement corrective actions for any compliance gaps.
- Coordinate, obtain and manage the collection of information and preparation of export/import licenses and permits.
- Drive efficiencies in operations and within the program.
- Support global trade compliance programs and initiatives including Trade Preference programs, new product introduction efforts, country expansion strategies and development of cross-functional relationships.
- Willingness to do all necessary tasks to get the job done.
Qualifications
- 8 years experience in global trade compliance related roles, with emphasis on US jurisdiction.
- 4-year university degree in business, law, economics, finance or related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience with trade compliance related routines e.g. HTS and ECCN Classification, determining and supporting the Trade Compliance requirements of cross-border movements of goods.
- Demonstrated experience with US and Customs Regulations and Export Control regulations (under the Export Administration Regulations).
- Proven track record to work with minimal supervision in fast paced, cross-functional, and global environment.
- Willingness to travel as required.
Preferred Skills
- Post-graduate degree in business, law, economics, finance or related discipline.
- Experience with USMCA / IMMEX tax exemption compliance Mexico entries commodities.
- Experience managing export classification programs.
- Customs broker license.