Tariff Strategy Lead

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Meet the Recruiter: Amber Smallwood

What You'll Get To Do:

Position is responsible to maintain awareness of the constantly changing tariff/duty landscape relative to US Imports.  Position requires high level of knowledge in trade compliance and tariff mitigation strategy as well as a highly analytical,  and detail-oriented skills that can transform complex data into compelling, executive-level presentations.  Required to translate regulatory changes into clear impact (or potential) and into actionable insights for executive and operational leaders.  Must execute project management and reporting on duty mitigation strategies (potential and realized) while remaining compliant with regulations

• Maintain/Assess Regulatory Knowledge - Monitor regulatory changes and bring forth opportunities to Trade Compliance, Logistics, Legal/OEC, Government Affairs, PNA and Division Executives. 
• Execute Tariff Tracking & Analysis
  • Analyze and assess potential and actual impacts of duty changes and savings/mitigation opportunities to PNA and its Divisions
  • Collaborate with logistics management team, trade compliance, legal, government affairs and other groups to identify potential impacts and establish reporting requirements
• Communication and Reporting
  • Maintain and deliver complex reporting on potential impacts, mitigation opportunities, mitigation execution and actual cost savings
  • Execute professional presentations virtually and where required in person with high level of
  • Work with trade compliance, legal/OEC, govt affairs, Divisions and other groups to collaborate on cohesive communication
• Identify and Communicate Tariff Mitigation Opportunities including engagement of trade compliance, legal/outside counsel and Divisions to align on process for review of opportunities and execution of tasks but not limited to: 
  • Country of Origin knowledge
  • First Sale / Valuation
  • CVD ADD
  • Possible duty exemptions such as CN Duty Exemptions or other
    • Section 232, 301 and beyond
  • Tariff engineering opportunities
  • Shifts in manufacturing processes and/or locations and support coordination to execute
  • FTA Opportunities & Validation
  • Drawback Opportunities and execution planning
  • FTZ Opportunities and execution planning
  • Other as identified
• Execute assigned activity under Mitigation Opportunities, coordinate with PNA Division to validate opportunities, engage with trade compliance and legal to support operationalization of opportunities.
• Project Management
  • Establish project plan, arrange and chair meetings, monitor tasks and deliverables working with others to ensure timely delivery of requirements.  Deliver ontime and accurate presentations and reports to stakeholders.
• Process / Training
  • Document processes and procedures
  • Collaborate on training materials to support education across PNA and its Division and where required execute training
  • Execute ongoing process improvement and collaboration with stakeholders

Scope:

• Job responsibilities are carried out in a work environment that consists of both recurring and non-recurring work situations. Job involves a high degree of detail and complexity.  Job tasks will be performed under moderate supervision.

What You'll Bring:

Education/Experience:

Candidates for this position should possess:

• Undergraduate degree in international business, finance, accounting, or a similar field of study or possess a minimum of 10 years practical experience in international trade, customs/trade compliance including tariff mitigation strategy.
• A current customs broker’s license is required.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in import processes, customs brokerage functions and tariff strategy and mitigation.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the Harmonized Tariff System in order to understand classification, tariff engineering, identification of duty-free opportunities on imported goods.
• Knowledge and understanding of duty drawback, duty deferment schemas and import tax refund processes pursuant to government regulations and company policy.
• Highly advanced communication skills (both written and spoken).
• Ability to interact with executive team members in a professional manner.
• Ability to execute highly analytical activity in MS Office applications, Excel, PowerBi or other tools to develop and present reports/charts as needed.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple activities involving numerous details.
• Ability to work on assignments that are highly complex requiring judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations to the trade compliance and executive team.
• Candidates for this position should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be self motivated and be capable of working as part of a team or alone.

Problem-Solving:

• Decisions are made within prescribed company policy guidelines and constraints; however, independent judgment is often needed in identifying and resolving discrepancies.  
• Errors and delays can cause significant cost / financial impacts relative to duty payment/savings and could result in CBP penalties.
• Excessive errors may ultimately affect Panasonic’s import / export process and result in a higher risk designation by CBP and thereby increase the company’s exposure to penalties, exams, or audits.
• This will involve meeting necessary deadlines on a regular basis to comply with Customs regulations and project deadlines.

Communications:

• Contacts occur with others inside of Panasonic and outside counsel or consultants. 

Miscellaneous:

• Ability to work overtime on an as-needed basis and an ability to travel up to 10% domestic or overseas as needed.