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Valmont Industries, Inc. Global Trade Compliance Manager in Remote, Kansas
Remote Office Remote Office Nebraska 99999
Why Valmont
We’re Here to Move the World Forward.
Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.
Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.
A Brief Summary of This Position:
The Global Trade Compliance Manager ensures compliant and efficient international shipments for the business units. Reporting to the Senior Director of Logistics, this role focuses on identifying non-compliance issues, ensuring adherence to trade regulations, and managing customs processes. Key responsibilities include applying trade laws, managing duty drawbacks, providing compliance training, conducting internal audits, and maintaining relationships with trade partners. The role also involves developing compliance systems, analyzing trade data, and staying updated on global trade regulations.
Essential Functions:
This position reports to the Senior Director of Logistics and currently has no direct reports
Determines areas of non-compliance, evaluates risk, and recommends corrective actions
Ensures compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations
Applies detailed knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) to classify goods correctly, facilitating smooth customs clearance and compliance.
Expertise in customs valuation to determine the correct value of imported goods (including understanding of adjustments to the customs value, such as, assists and others per Customs regulations)
Manages and processes duty drawback claims to recover duties paid on imported goods
Provides training and support to internal teams on customs compliance matters
Conducts internal audits (Trade Compliance), to ensure adherence to customs regulations and company policies
Executes and implements trade processes distills information into various reports and presents them accordingly
Research, report, and implement International Trade Data to ensure global import and export compliance
Develops, implements, enhances, and maintains trade compliance management systems, policies, procedures, and work instructions
Generates cost savings by reducing reliance on 3rd party service providers
Act as subject matter expert for company-wide trade inquiries
Maintains and updates Export Compliance program data
Analyzes goods for USMCA and other Free Trade Agreements eligibility, maintain certification for same
Maintains Valmont’s Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) certification and manages the overall program
Maintains relationships with Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders, and Third-Party Global Trade Compliance providers
Researches and reports foreign market import/export admissibility of Valmont products, including customs duties and VAT
Maintains and updates the Corporate Compliance Manual
Researches and advises correct use of incoterms during purchasing negotiations
Ensures employee understanding of legal regulations and principles relative to the import and export of products through communications and training
Keeps abreast of changes in global trade regulations to ensure company compliance
Assists with the analysis of cost data to support the qualifications of goods for FTA's
Executes import and export compliance testing
Aids service providers (brokers & forwarders) with import/export activities as needed
Maintaining database with HS Code, ECCN & export restrictions for newly developed products
Other Important Details about the Role:
This position, reporting to the Senior Director of Logistics, works with global teams across various functions. It involves managing daily tasks, developing long-term strategies, and ensuring trade compliance. Strong communication skills, teamwork, and decision-making abilities are essential, along with a solid understanding of international trade practices.
Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:
Preferred Bachelors with 6+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience
International trade, customs, and/or international logistics experience and working environment
U.S. CBP Import/Export Compliance Programs knowledge
Exceptional organizational abilities, including managing large volumes of data, along with the capability to interpret data and regulations effectively
Able to travel up to 10% travel for local candidates; up to 20% travel for non-local candidates, including trips to Omaha as needed
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) preferred
International trade, customs, and/or international logistics experience preferred
Advanced knowledge of standard transportation/logistics practices, International transportation/logistics practices, and U.S. Customs
Licensed Customs Broker
Benefits
Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:
Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more
Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.
Valmont is here to modernize vital infrastructure and increase agricultural productivity, sustainably and reliably. We galvanize steel to last a century with minimal environmental impact. We modernize irrigation to feed a growing population by utilizing the latest technology. We harden the electrical grid to enable the delivery of reliable power to millions of homes around the world. And we help make communities everywhere safer, cleaner and more connected through our smart infrastructure technology.
Valmont serves two primary markets — agriculture and infrastructure — and seven diverse product lines: Utility, Lighting and Transportation, Telecom, Solar, Coatings, Irrigation and Ag Tech. We manufacture products in 85 facilities spread across six continents, and we do business in 100 different countries.
That’s what Valmont does. We conserve resources and improve life, finding ways to make innovation and technology beneficial in the real world.
- That’s the value we add.
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