POSITION SUMMARY:

The Global Trade Compliance Senior Specialist is responsible for establishing and implementing corporate compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Canada Border Security Agency (CBSA), and other participating government agency regulations.

Import and export trade specialization is required to ensure a strong understanding of trade compliance to minimize financial risk to Bass Pro Shops and its affiliates (BPS). The position requires extensive communication and follow-up across internal and external audiences to ensure judicious execution of compliance activities. Additional responsibilities include identifying and recommending trade compliance improvements, executing complex compliance processes, participating in cross-functional and system-based projects, communicating with third-party service providers and vendors, and problem-solving to optimize solutions that drive compliance and lower cost throughout the BPS enterprise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Act as subject matter expert and support day-to-day export and import operational transactions.  Further, this position will act as the Company’s “Empowered Official” to review, sign, and monitor export license applications with the applicable government agencies.

• Work with other government agencies to resolve import/export holds such as valuation, tariff classification challenges, and further trade-related delays.

• Identifies and drives opportunities to enhance BPS compliance program and reduce duty expense through activities and programs such as Importer Self-Assessment, Protests, Free-Trade Agreements, Tariff Engineering, or other strategic initiatives

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that products are compliant with applicable regulatory agencies, foreign and domestic.

• Create and maintain internal compliance manuals and operating processes and procedures.

• Maintain a leadership role in establishing new processes and systems to support BPS and its affiliates.

• Motivate, guide and lead Global Trade Compliance Analysts, including development, training, coaching, and reviews.

• This position may require domestic and international travel.

• Demonstrate a commitment to BPS’s core values

• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all-encompassing.  Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and assigned as necessary.

QUANTITATIVE DIMENSIONS:

The Global Trade Compliance Senior Specialist manages approximately 6000 containers and $315 million in merchandise imported annually, including over 500 retail loads and $47 million in merchandise exported to Canada and other international sales.  The position will assist in managing U.S. and Canada entries that are subject to customs review and audit.  This position will work under general supervision with the latitude for independent judgment and making sound decisions, and being accountable for those decisions.  This position will have elevated knowledge of CBP, CBSA, BIS, DOC, including sanctioned party screening, anti-boycott restrictions, and other international regulatory requirements.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSES

• This position requires knowledge of global logistics, vast knowledge of government regulations and compliance, and 5-7 years of on-the-job application.
• Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO) accreditation is preferred or must achieve within the first two years.
• U.S. Customs Broker License is a plus or must achieve within the first two years.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an import and export environment, including three years in a supervisory position
• Knowledge of supply chain operations (e.g., warehousing and movement of freight internationally)
• Skilled knowledge of CTPAT and ISA
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Analytical ability to gather and interpret information
• Familiarity with AS400, JDA, and Microsoft Office
• A self-starter with the ability to meet or exceed deadlines, multi-task and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Capacity to interpret, understand, and ensure BPS compliance with complex regulatory documents
• Capability to establish a working relationship with Outfitters at all levels
• A valid passport and driver’s license

Full Time Benefits Summary:

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary benefits

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bass Pro Cares Fund

And more!

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