We are hiring a Senior Manager of Global Trade Compliance to join our Global Trade team!

DISCOVER

Are you an experienced trade compliance professional ready to lead global operations? We are looking for a strategic leader who will drive our global trade compliance initiatives across the Watkins Wellness enterprise, including Sauna360 & Endless Pools. This role offers the opportunity to manage substantial international trade operations, being responsible for $300 Million in global imports and $100 Million in global exports. You'll have a direct impact on our bottom line through the management of $20 Million in preferential duty claims and the optimization of $4-6 million in operating expenses. This position is ideal for a compliance professional who thrives on building robust programs and leading cross-functional teams.
 

YOUR RIPPLE EFFECT

Are you a strategic compliance leader? You'll develop and implement worldwide trade compliance controls and procedures, collaborating with Enterprise Compliance Risk Owners to ensure the successful execution of Export & Import Controls and Customs Compliance programs.Do you excel at operational excellence? Lead the harmonized tariff and Schedule B classification processes, manage customs broker relationships, and oversee export control programs while ensuring compliance with US and international regulations.Are you passionate about process improvement? Direct cross-functional projects across all Watkins business units, collaborating with Masco HQ to implement standard methodologies and drive efficiency in global trade operations.Do you enjoy developing others? Create and deliver comprehensive GTC training programs that engage diverse internal groups worldwide, building a culture of compliance and risk awareness throughout the organization.Are you committed to compliance excellence? Lead regular internal GTC audits, maintain CTPAT certification, and liaise with governmental trade regulatory agencies to keep our operations at the forefront of trade compliance.
 

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor's degree with 10-15 years of progressive experience in global trade complianceExtensive knowledge of US export/import regulations and international trade complianceProven expertise in Maquiladora operations, USMCA, and IMMEX regulationsLicensed US customs broker preferredStrong proficiency in ERP, TMS, and GTC systemsExcellent cross-cultural communication skills (English required, Spanish preferred)Track record of successful leadership in multicultural business environmentsExperience presenting at external GTC and educational events
 

WHAT YOU’LL GET

At Watkins Wellness, we believe that everyone should ‘Feel good. Live well’. We offer employees the opportunity to join a dynamic, growing industry leader with an outstanding and well-deserved reputation for leadership and commitment to our employees, customers and community. Our employees are eligible to receive exceptional health and wellness benefits, paid time off, company bonus, profit sharing, 401k match, education assistance, and much more. We are proud of the people we are and the products we make — products that make a difference to the health and well-being of others.

We look for candidates that exhibit The Watkins Way (always Ethical, endeavors to be Transparent, embraces Inclusion, welcomes Diverse backgrounds and perspectives, Accommodating, believes in Work-Life Balance, puts Safety First, Accountable, values Relationships, Passionate, Team Player, and Goal Driven).

The employee must frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hiring Range: $95,200-149,500

Many factors affect actual compensation including but not limited to experience, education, skills, and geographic location

Company: Watkins Manufacturing

Shift 1 (United States of America)Full time

Watkins (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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