Customs & Trade Operations

Schneider Electric's Global Supply Chain Transportation and Customs team has an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual to assume the role of Customs & Trade Operations Lead in our Franklin, TN location. We are looking for a professional with experience executing Customs compliance and operations work in an exporter/importer environment. This leader will ensure regulatory application through the supply chain working closely with our Tax and Compliance Team, Export Center of Excellence, and Global Customs Operations Teams. This role reports to the NAM Global Supply Chain Customs Sr. Manager and works alongside a team of import and export coordinators. What will you do? Responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

• Drive efficient & robust import & export custom clearance procedures between North America to the Globe
• Analyze and aggregate the causes of customs clearance issues to drive improvement actions with our partners
• Broker Management (Drawback, Audits, HTS, Timeliness, ISF filing, Post Summery Corrections, Recordkeeping)
• Work with freight forwarders, US customs officers, custom brokers, and internal and external customers on all matters pertaining to customs and import and export regulations
• Ensure compliance for CTPAT, PIP
• ACE reporting and portal management for all Business Units
• Responses to Customs Requests for Information

• Denied Party Screening
• Participate in supply chain sustainability programs

• Continuous Improvement: Executing continuous improvement and strategy deployment and working to standardize processes and develop best practices

Additionally, you should possess the following:

• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Access, SAP, OneSource, Amber Road, or similar Trade Software
• Knowledge of the Customs Compliance Regulations (domestic/global import/export and application of export/import trade regulations
• Detailed and task-oriented self-starter who can develop effective networks with internal and external customers.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to respond efficiently and effectively to time-critical issues with competing / conflicting priorities. (Strong sense of urgency)
• Working knowledge of incoterms

• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to change

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years' experience with import/export global trade compliance matters
• Self-starter and able to work with minimum supervision
• Licensed Customs Broker Preferred
• Familiar with ACE, HTS, export/import valuation, ITAR/EAR regulation familiarity Other Government Agency requirements such as FDA, EPA, DDTC and Free Trade Agreements.
• Familiar with Other Government Agency requirements, Free Trade Agreements and CBP processes, U.S. Government export regulations to generate compliant export declaration filings (EEI filings)/import declaration filings.

What's in it for me?

• Schneider Electric offers a robust benefits package to support our employees such as flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k)+ match, and more.

Who will you report to?

• Sr. Customs Manager, US & CA

Let us learn about you! Apply today. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. #LI-AT7



Why us? Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive. 25.7bn global revenue 137 000+ employees in 100+ countries 45% of revenue from IoT 5% of revenue devoted for R&D You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such.