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/*generated inline style */ Company ProfileWith more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
/*generated inline style */ Job DescriptionThe Import Manager is responsible import compliance programs at multiple PCC Airfoils sites and holds policy authority for regulatory compliance at those sites. Responsibilities include overseeing overall import compliance activities as required by the Customs Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives Regulations, as well as managing trade compliance activities for existing cross border IMMEX/Maquiladora operations. This position requires strong general customs compliance experience in an active and fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Implement and manage an effective import compliance program, including all risk areas: valuation, classification, country of origin, documentation, and record keeping. Identify and draft cradle to grave procedures for all desk-level activities involved in the movement of goods across borders (import). Work with finance and purchasing to ensure imported goods are appropriately valued. Classify products for import to/from the U.S. under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and Schedule B. Perform evaluation and analysis of eligibility for preferential treatment under Free Trade Agreements (e.g. USMCA); manage requests to suppliers for supporting documentation and information. Analyze and interpret import regulations and maintain current knowledge of changes. Identify and implement procedures to minimize import duties as allowed under law. Advise site general managers and senior staff, including division finance personnel, about trade compliance aspects and risks of proposed business decisions; collaborate effectively with peers at related company sites. Work pro-actively with departments to prevent trade disruptions. Monitor compliance activities and the effectiveness of internal controls; Review with site department managers their trade compliance internal controls (procedures, work instructions, forms, checklists, and tools) to ensure they are current and compliant. Produce and analyze reports from Customs’ ACE portal, internal ERP/MRP, and other information systems. Oversee relationships with freight forwarders and customs brokers; audit for effectiveness. Work with site level and Regional Facility Compliance Officer(s) to maintain effective trade (import and export) compliance programs at assigned sites. Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above. Understand and live by company’s ethics and business conduct policies.Qualifications
Demonstrated history of competency implementing or working in an efficient and effective customs compliance program (including product classification and related party valuation experience). Demonstrated history of competency with the U.S. Customs Regulations, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives Regulations. Demonstrated history of managing broker, forwarder, and carrier relationships. Strong computer skills including ability to research transactions and prepare reports in Customs’ Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) information systems, perform spreadsheet calculations, and quickly learn new software tools. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong program management experience and excellent project leadership skills. Ability to work at both detail and strategic levels; work calmly under pressure and with frequent interruptions, and display sound judgment. Ability to prepare or revise procedures, work instructions, forms, and business flowcharts. Ability to prepare and review complex business documents.Competencies
Supervisor/manager Company’s competencies: detail oriented, strong problem solving skills, ethics and values, integrity and trust, functional/technical skills, listening, action-oriented, composure, approachability, directing others, motivating others, organizing, planning, priority setting, building effective teams, managerial courage, fairness to direct reports, and drive for results.Education/Previous Experience Requirements
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, law, engineering or a related subject. Minimum 7-10 years of experience with import regulatory compliance. Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) information systems. Experience with international business transactions and shipping documents.
Preferred:
Experience managing multi-site import compliance programs Bilingual or multilingual, including English/Spanish languages Customs brokerage license /*generated inline style */ All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. /*generated inline style */ RelocationRelocation is authorized for this position.
/*generated inline style */ This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees. /*generated inline style */