manager, trade compliance

1 month ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Reebok Full time
Overview


Reebok is a pioneer in athletic footwear and has been one of the most iconic and recognizable brands in the world for more than 130 years.

With a forward-thinking and irreverent attitude, Reebok has produced some of the most innovative products and has established unprecedented brand partnerships in the industry.

Represented by icons in Sports, Fitness, Fashion, Lifestyle and Music, Reebok has never lost sight of its origins, paying homage to its storied history, yet simultaneously breaking down new barriers.

And they are just getting started.

Reebok continues to grow its core categories of Fitness, Classics, Streetwear and Lifestyle Footwear and Apparel and have officially relaunched into Sports.


Reebok's Brand Behaviors:
Boundless Energy, Unapologitic Authenticity and Fearless Risk-taking come to life in every product, brand partner and team member worldwide, proudly living out its brand purpose of expressing oneself through movement

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts and with offices worldwide, Reebok is part of the Authentic Brands Group portfolio with operating partners across the globe.

SPARC Group LLC is an operating partner to several global brands, providing retail, ecommerce and wholesale management, design, sourcing, logistics, construction, real estate and other operational and administrative support.

SPARC currently operates Aeropostale, Nautica, Forever21, Lucky Brand, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer and most recently Reebok in the United States and Puerto Rico.

SPARC Group LLC is owned, through its parent company SPARC Group Holdings LLC, by Simon Property Group and Authentic Brands Group.

With Aeropostale, Nautica, Forever21, Lucky Brand, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer and Reebok combined, SPARC Group operates over 1600 retail locations, a strong wholesale business with thousands of points of sale in the U.S., and the ecommerce platforms for all brands.

Job Responsibilities


The Manager, Trade Compliance is a member of the team responsible for the classification of the brands skus, maintenance of the HTS and duty in the brand's ERP, liaison with USCBP on issues/request, insure brokers are following outlined procedures and support the compliance of all regulations from USCBP and partner government agencies.

Assign US HTS code to all new SKUs (focus footwear) and maintain HTS in brand ERP. Assign and duty amounts, audit duty payments. Participate in line-review activities with merchant/sourcing team.
Complete post entry audits, development of SOPs and auditing duty payments.
Assist in the set-up of all new and reactivated import vendors and factories for the brand.

Serves as the subject matter expert for all import related inquiries from internal & external customers, third party service providers, including Customs Brokers, US Customs and Border Protection Regulations and Fish & Wildlife.

Manage First Sale, FTZ, FTAs and duty drawback programs and provide reporting to the team.
Assist with / oversee export paperwork creation.
Audit broker and paperwork flow, communicate with USCBP, maintain records in compliance to USCBP regulations

Maintain vendor manual in conjunction with business partners in Production, Social Compliance, Distribution Center, Inbound Logistics, Operations and Product Compliance.

Communicate with vendors on requirements.
Understand duty deferral programs by origin and communicate changes and/or new opportunities to help guide sourcing strategy.
Run ACE and other reports as needed.
Support brand level import operations teams when needed for daily activities.
Find efficiencies and cost saving opportunities in current processes.
Audit and submit monthly US Customs Broker invoices as well as handle any inaccuracies such as post summary correction.
Gather information and documentation pertaining to any CF28 and CF29 and respond timely.
Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Minimum 1-3 years Import/Export Customs Brokerage experience preferred
Experience in application of regulatory requirements, forms, licenses and certifications affecting imported and exported products. Working knowledge/mastery of US Harmonized Tariff Classification and Free Trade Agreements (CAFTA, AGOA)
Licensed Customs Broker preferred, not required
Experience with ACE Portal system preferred

Systems and Tools Acumen:
Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and have aptitude to learn technical applications quickly

Analytic Skills:
Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data

Collaboration:
Able to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of partners
Possess strong organizational and time management skills
Demonstrate strong listening, written and oral communication skills
As an International Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume
This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment

Requirements & EEO Statement

SPARC Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law ("Protected Characteristics").



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