As Enterprise Manager for EMEA within Global Trade Compliance you will be responsible for the execution and maintenance of CSL’s world-class import-export compliance program in the EMEA Region. Its focus is to ensure all CSL legal entities operating in EMEA are compliant with all applicable customs and trade regulations whilst maximizing feasible savings for the business. You will report into the CSL Enterprise Director, EMEA Trade Compliance
You will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of EMEA import and export transactions, ensuring compliance with local Customs and trade laws & regulations including export control laws, free trade agreements, pharmaceutical products specific partner government agencies requirements: import, export permits or registrations, duties mitigation programs, HS classification, origin, preference, and customs value determination. This position is responsible to monitor compliance readiness of CSL sites in the EMEA region.
You will support EMEA CSL Customs and Trade operations in the region and manage customs brokers, and or other outsourcing providers in partnership with the logistics teams. Also partnering directly with the various CSL strategic departments, business units, and functional area leaders to implement process improvements, operational excellence, and optimize duty spend with all applicable duty mitigation programs.
You will work closely with the Global Trade Compliance Program function to implement CSL Global Trade Compliance Policies, deploy regional and local procedures, monitor changes in trade regulations and inform GTC management about changes and impact to CSL, monitor the compliance readiness of the region through the management of the CSL import and export compliance risk-assessment, on site compliance reviews (audits), and support all external government audits.
You will interface with CSL Business Management, CSL Global Supply chain and Logistics, Regional compliance Leadership team, customs brokers, freight forwarders, internal/external legal counsel, customers, suppliers, and CMOs. Position will also provide support to develop training materials and support the CSL Global Supply Chain with all departmental goals and objectives.
Responsibilities include: -
1. Implementing CSL Global Trade Compliance Policies, guidelines, develop and deploy regional and local procedures, monitor the compliance readiness of the region through the management of the CSL import and export compliance risk-assessment, on site compliance reviews (audits), and support all external audits.
2. Monitoring regional key industry developments, legislative, and regulatory changes affecting CSL businesses, assess impact, and translate into processes and controls.
3. Driving efficiency throughout the import and export processes, develop import export data, duty spend and savings metric monthly reports!
4. Overseeing customs brokers in the region: KPIs, develop broker SOPs, adherence to contract obligations, performance, reporting of export and import data as per CSL requirements, monitoring POAs.
5. Lead transition and implementation to new selected brokers.
6. Leading on regional and local cross-functional teams responsible for EMEA region and customs operations.
7. Overseeing HS and ECCN classification as well as database and GTS Master data.
8. Responsible for origin and preference determination, including LTSD process, customs value, duties and VAT for imports and duty program utilization as per CSL Policies.
9. Support complex customs valuations requirements for non-commercial shipments and license/permit determination/application. Responsible for best customs regimes determination
10. Identifying risks and opportunities in the EMEA region and report to the Global TC team
11. Supporting Government audits and Customs Certifications, Internal Corporate and GTC audits. Perform post entry audits of CSL entities entries.
12. Identifying duty VAT for cross border tax mitigation programs, analyse cost benefits and lead implementation of duty savings.
13. Managing e GTS and Master data: denied parties Screening, Trade embargoes Blocks, and other IT GTS related upgrades and projects.
Qualifications, skills, and Experience
14. Experience in highly regulated, multi-location environments, cross functional experience is preferred.
15. Experience in managing complex Customs and trade operations.
16. Expertise in SAP GTS System and related IT projects
17. Experience with Customs and Export controls regulations, HS and Explanatory Notes, binding rulings, and Customs Valuation rules, as well as a thorough knowledge of entry processing, international freight industry standards and practices, and INCOTERMS.
18. Skilled with special Customs programs (inc. FTAs, Value Reconciliation, IPR, OPR, Tariff Suspensions, bonded Warehouse etc.)
19. Excellent skills in organization, prioritization, and negotiation; must excel under pressure.
20. Must be self-motivated, goal oriented, and able to work independently in producing results.
21. Proficient with: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint with ability to develop skills with other programs as required.
22. Understands Quality systems and importance of systems, operational excellence culture and behavior to organizations.
23. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or other similarly regulated industry.
24. Ability to analyze and utilize data to drive decisions and priorities.
25. Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English.
26. Excellent communication skills and able to influence and challenge senior leaders and peer groups.
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