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Manager Trade Compliance Import Operations

Generac
Waukesha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
The Manager Trade Compliance is responsible for ongoing development, administration and operations of Generac Power Systems Import / Export compliance and operations in addition to facilitation of all global compliance standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

  • Oversight of the Import Operations Team
  • Ensure company adherence to Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 19 Customs
  • Create, standardize, implement and maintain import and export SOPs with manuals
  • Provide subject matter expertise on US Customs matters to organization and business units
  • Maintain SAP data integrity of Country of Origin (COO), HTS, ECCN and similar
  • Lead the Corporate Governance of key Import programs like Customs Brokers, Transaction Testing & Self-audits, FTAs, Assist Reporting, Reconciliation, Tariffs, FTZ operations, etc while maintaining highest standards of compliance
  • Conduct regular import training with functional groups and units involved with Import matters
  • Advise and update leadership on changes to trade laws and regulations
  • Maintain, deploy and conduct import/export training curriculum for Generac and subsidiaries.
  • Ensure documentation retention and procedures are accessible and documented
  • Participate in leadership meetings to create awareness and requirements for conducting business in global arena
  • Present risk assessments on continual basis identifying gaps in the trade compliance programs
  • Facilitate monthly and quarterly risk matrix reviews showing mitigation progress on flagged risks
  • Designs and directs the work of the team. Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team.
  • Manages performance recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary.
  • Support daily activities around imports and exports as needed (commercial documentation, troubleshooting and similar).
  • Act as escalation for complex trade scenarios.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience
  • 3 years progressive trade compliance experience
  • 3 years previous supervisory level experience, project management and/or responsibility for critical initiatives
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally

    Preferred Skills

    • Licensed Customs Broker

    Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

    • Strong knowledge of U.S. Trade regulations.
    • Knowledge of manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
    • Knowledge, understanding and interpretation of traffic and customs rules and regulations.
    • Strong skills in Word, Excel, Power Point, and multiple business applications.
    • Commercial and financial knowledge, particularly in transportation and logistics costs and regulations.
    • Good financial, analytical and negotiation skills.
    • Ability to identify and resolve high complexity process/system problems using financial, analytical, and/or statistical models.
    • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

    Great Reasons To Work For Generac

    • Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more
    • Many employee activities
    • Scheduled events throughout the year that allow our employees, both current and retirees, to gather together and enjoy their time with their families and co-workers
    • Eligible for summer hours! (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
    • Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators
    • We believe in having fun. From minor celebrations to major events, our employees balance their work by building a strong culture of teamwork and collaboration through a variety of occasions, including our Fun Days.
    • Every day is Jeans Day! Dress for your day.
    • Product loan and discount programs

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