Customs & Trade Manager

Element Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ESI)is a leading specialty chemicals company whose operating businesses (see below) formulate a broad range of solutions that enhance the performance of products people use every day. Developed in multi-step technological processes, our innovative solutions enable our customers' manufacturing processes in several key segments, including electronic circuitry, communication infrastructure, automotive systems, industrial surface finishing, consumer packaging, and offshore energy.

Customers of ESIs businesses use our innovation as a competitive advantage, relying on ESI to help them navigate in fast-paced, high-growth markets. The breadth of ESIs offerings provides strong strategic value to the end markets they serve.With over 5,500 people in operating facilities across more than 50 countries, ESI has established a growing legacy of creating technological advances for customers around the globe. Our people and technical sales teams are located close to our key markets, allowing us to maintain strong customer relationships and accelerate our product innovation process.

This opportunity can also be located in the following areas; Gutersloh Germany, Birmingham UK, Woking UK, Naarden Netherlands, Barcelona Spain, Neyron France.

Element Solutions Supply Chain's mission is to enhance our competitive market advantage by leveraging performance across manufacturing, purchasing, sourcing, quality, and regulatory functions. By providing structure and coordination of key processes and critical information across the companys global Supply Chain, the team delivers results which improve profitability, optimize costs, and increase efficiencies. The Manager Customs & Trade role is accountable for ensuring ESIs dispersed operating units are compliant with all applicable customs and trade regulations including AEO. Success in this position will be largely predicated on the employees ability to stay ahead of the curve and lead a culture of proactive planning as opposed to reactive response.

• Primary point of contact and interface with local authorities for both I mport and export. Handle all EU Customs related internal requests. Provide Customs audit support and audit documentation as required. Implement Global Trade Compliance recommendations as required.
  
• Assist with deploying and managing a compliance framework and procedures that will be followed by import and export managers at the business/site level. Assign resources to be trained. Implement processes and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations. Identify risk areas for further training.
• Assist Global trade Compliance directors with identifying saving opportunities and risk mitigation strategies. Develop productive working relationships with all relevant regulatory entities and external administrators assigned to ESI.
• Partner with logistics managers at the sites to ensure that strategic and operational metrics are in-line with best practices.
• Partner with sourcing and purchasing managers at all levels to implement new solutions and track supplier performance.
• Ensure that all customs practitioners at ESI have access to the latest regulatory, research, advisory, and best practices resources.
• Ensure that recordkeeping requirements for imports and exports are fulfilled by ESI entities.
• Initial review of any GTS blocks during the customer account creation and export process. If unable to clear or unsure if there are "true" material matches, will escalate to Compliance for adjudication.

Degree in international Trade, Logistics, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in customs management or a similar role.
In-depth knowledge of customs regulations and procedures.
Strong experience in auditing, process improvement, and project management.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency in customs software and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to be part of a leading company in the customs brokerage industry.

Element Solutionsis an E-Verify Company and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job applicant procedures. "Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation