Trade & Customs Compliance Manager

Description

Trade & Customs Compliance Manager

Hanwha Qcells designs, builds, and manages financially sustainable solar photovoltaic (PV) solutions. The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to North America, combining best-of-world technology, processes, and partnerships to deliver utility-grade solar PV solutions customized for the US energy market.

Please note this role is in Dalton, GA, 5 days a week onsite. Relocation is available as needed.

Location type: Onsite or Hybrid available

Role Summary:

The Trade and Customs Compliance Manager will be responsible for developing corporate processes and procedures and ensuring Qcells compliance with customs and trade laws and internal procedures.

Role Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement internal compliance procedures and policies and ensure adherence.

- Oversee Qcells compliance with customs and trade laws, regulations, and internal policies.

- Stays abreast of legal and corporate requirements in customs, trade, etc.

- Acts as a contact person and liaison and manages information flow between outside counsel, Dalton staff, and management.

- Report Qcells compliance with customs and trade laws and regulations to management.

- Train and educate staff and stakeholders regarding legal and corporate requirements and updates.

- Trade: Develop customs compliance procedures and ensure compliance

- Manage and communicate with Customs brokers. Ensure adherence with Broker SOPs

- Maintain tariff classification database

- Assist with value and origin assessments

- Conduct post-entry audits of Customs entries

- Manage retention of import records

- Liaise with Qcells legal and management teams

- Understand internal ERP systems.

- Audit compliance with policies and laws.

Education and Expertise:

- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain, or other relevant area

- 8-10 years of compliance or risk management experience in customs and trade law

- Subject matter expert in Global Trade Compliance, Customs Broker License preferred

Other Qualifications:

- Attention to detail, analytical thinking and ability

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate across all levels within the organization

- Legal and moral integrity

- Strategic thinking

- Ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and adhere to deadlines

- Self-motivator and ability to act independently

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics