assistant manager, trade compliance

4 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Forever 21 Full time
Overview


Forever 21 is a fashion industry leader making the latest trends accessible to all while inspiring unique style and confidence.

With a renewed focus on the customer experience, the brand offers high style designs and fashion basics with compelling values and a dynamic store environment.

While driving innovation across e-commerce and digital to expand access and convenience, the brand continues to strengthen its positioning as today's preferred destination for the fashionable consumer.

Forever 21 is located in more than 540 locations globally and online, and we're seeking passionate and creative people to join our Forever family.

The Assistant 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.

Responsibilities

Review US HTS code to all new SKUs and maintain HTS in brand ERP/PLM. Assign and duty amounts, audit duty payments. Participate in line-review activities with merchant/sourcing team.
Support post entry audits.
Initiate, support the development of SOPs for auditing duty payments.

Assist in the set-up of all new and reactivated import vendors and factories for the brand in the ERP.

Serve 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.

Stay current on import and export regulations and other applicable governmental initiatives. Monitor import/export regulatory information and publications, apply necessary changes to company practices, and disseminate this information throughout the organization.
Assist in the management of First Sale, FTZ, FTAs and duty drawback programs and provide reporting to the team, where/when applicable
Oversee export paperwork creation, where/when applicable.
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.

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
Work ScheduleForever21 currently observes the following hybrid work model for employees at our HQ in DTLA Los Angeles:

Hybrid:
Mondays & Fridays

Required on-site days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Must be able to commute to DTLA office in the Fashion District

ADDITIONAL DATA:
The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to position offered and work experience.

In addition to your salary, Forever21, and its affiliated brands, offers a benefits package, including 401(k) plan, flexible work schedule and a generous employee discount program (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Additional information regarding the benefits for this position can be found at

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