Import/Export Advisor

Req ID: 124960

Remote Position: No

Region: Americas

Country: United States

State/Province: Texas

City: Richardson

General Overview

Functional Area: SCM - Supply Chain Management

Career Stream: LOG - Logistics

Role: Advisory

Job Title: Import/Export Advisor

Job Code: ADV-SCM-IMPX

Band: Level 09

Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Our Global Supply Chain operates as a unified virtual system with our customers and suppliers by acting as seamless extensions of their operations. We offer customized, flexible and integrated supply chain solutions, supported by a global technology platform and a dedicated, market-focused team.

With leading supply chain capabilities and integrated services tailored to meet our customers' unique requirements, our unified supply chain is adaptive and responsive to continuous change. It is how we help our customers stay ahead in a dynamic market environment.

We are currently seeking an Import / Export Advisor to support US Import and Export programs, and assist us in developing strategic sourcing solutions and bid support for our two dynamic markets: Advanced Technology Solutions and Connectivity & Cloud Solutions.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Works to ensure import shipments and documentation are in compliance with applicable US customs law. Acts as a liaison with customs offices.
• Collects and analyzes compliance data for trends and potential cost savings programs such NAFTA, US 9802 - return after repair and the use of Temporary Import Bonds, etc.
• Evaluates and selects brokers for clearance of product. Analyzes import data for internal and external charges. Interfaces with customers on product classifications and sourcing strategies.
• Responsible for process development and reengineering related to import transactions and duty management.
• Provides leadership, expertise, guidance and training to the supply chain, commodity, procurement and program management functions, ensuring that the latest practices and procedures are followed.
• Interfaces with various levels of Celestica management to ensure processes are in place and working such that we maintain compliance with compliance processes.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Good knowledge of an electronics manufacturing environment, material and processes.
• Expert knowledge of the US Tariff Schedule and duty minimization programs.
• Expert understanding and interpretation of rules of origin and customs valuation rules and regulations.
• Good understanding of internal and external customer requirements.
• 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 handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem-solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• Six to eight years of relevant experience. Customs Broker License preferred.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experiency.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas

Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth

Job Segment: Logistics, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Supply, Operations