Senior Manager, Customs

Purpose:

The Senior Manager, Customs is responsible for leading an internal team and providing guidance and expertise with international trade compliance matters for the adidas US market. This role has direct responsibility for overseeing both import and export compliance with US import and export trade laws. This individual has functional responsibility to support adidas operations and implementation of trade compliance policies and procedures consistent with US laws and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively manages the Customs compliance import/export program for the US market, including developing, maintaining, and implementing trade and Customs controls policies and procedures with U.S. import and export trade laws and regulations.

• Directly supervises, mentors, develops, and assists import and export team members in day-to-day import and export activities.

• Maintains close relationship with the Customs Broker and monitors activities to ensure all directives are followed.

• Communicates directly with government agencies as needed with respect to compliance activities, including US Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS), US Dept of Commerce, Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS), US Census Bureau, etc.

• Collects and interprets information/data required to support adidas in the event of an external audit on any process related to import or export activities.

• Monitors the ACE portal for notifications from CBP. Point of contact for CBP regarding import information/compliance (ex. CF 28's, 29's and any other related requested or notifications).

• Serves as point of contact for export reporting and/or inquiries by the US Census Bureau.

• Serves as the resource for internal/external business partners, providing import and export trade and compliance information.

• Facilitates and monitors the participation in the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program, maintain best practices and procedures with CBP and adidas 3rd party validation parties.

• Responsible for activities related to the company's participation in the Customs Trade Compliance program (formally known as the Importer Self-Assessment Program).

• Responsible for the operational adherence and claims to CBP on the use of free trade agreements

• Oversees timely and accurate maintenance of the Customs Compliance Manuals and other supporting procedures and SOP's.

• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to drive standardization of Customs processes. Assists in driving standardization of IT connectivity with Customs broker.

• Ensures all permits/ registrations related to import activities are maintained and updated as needed.

• Works with and supports the team responsible for our Foreign Trade Zones.

• Stays up to date and knowledgeable on current rules and regulations affecting import and export operations for adidas.

Key Relationships:

• Internally: Global Customs, Distribution, Finance, Legal, Logistics, Procurement

• Externally: CBP and Other Government Agencies, Outside Counsel, Custom Broker, Factories, Liaison Offices, Freight Forwarders

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of current Customs regulations and ability to stay current, analyze and apply any necessary regulatory changes

• Excellent communication skills with al levels in a cross-cultural environment, both written and oral in English.

• Must be a self-starter

• Impeccable attention to detail

• Good problem-solving skills

• PC user skills (Excel/Access)

• Strong people management skills

• Critical thinker

• Ability to demonstrate our values for living an inclusive and respectful culture of belonging.

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or combination of degree and related work experience; graduate degree a plus

• 5 to 10 years of experience in Customs Operations

• Customs Broker License required

• Certified Customs Specialist preferred

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at adidas means championing individual uniqueness and cultivating a culture of belonging in which everyone can create at their best.  We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and seek to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities. .

We officially returned to office in a hybrid work environment, working 3 days in office and 2 days remote.  The working location of this position must be in one of our NAM locations: Spartanburg, SC, Indianapolis, IN, Wilkes-Barre, PA, or Portland, OR.

Though our teammates hail from all corners of the world, our working language is English.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

• COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
• OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
• INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
• TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
• INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
• RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Title: Senior Manager, Customs

Brand: adidas

Location: Spartanburg

TEAM: Global Operations

State: SC

Country/Region: US

Contract Type: Full time

Number: 512763

Date: Jun 25, 2024