Trade Compliance Manager

CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and womens healthcare company dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the healthcare moments that matter most in life. CooperSurgical is at the forefront of delivering innovative assisted reproductive technology and genomic solutions that enhance the work of ART professionals to the benefit of families. We currently offer over 600 clinically relevant medical devices to womens healthcare providers, including testing and treatment options.

CooperSurgical is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO). CooperSurgical, headquartered in Trumbull, CT, produces and markets a wide array of products and services for use by womens health care clinicians. More information can be found at www.coopersurgical.com.

• Manage a team of export/import specialists.
• Perform general management responsibilities such as hiring, performance management, performance reviews, individual development activities, etc. of team
• Monitor and provide support to ensure compliance with trade rules and regulations and on-time delivery of imported products.
• Ensure export documentation meets US export laws.
• Partner with Global Trade Compliance staff across multiple country projects.
• Serve as main point of contact for trade compliance for the United States.
• Liaison with US CBP and other partner agencies to resolve export/import issues as they arise.
• Manage post entry audits to ensure that proper value, classification, and other required information is transmitted, and when necessary, take the appropriate corrective actions.
• Identify potential trade compliance risks, evaluate impact and develop strategies to mitigate the risks effectively.
• Manage in performing analysis of broker, customs, and data to ensure maximum cost savings in Free Trade Agreements, and other duty exemptions.
• Represent Trade compliance interests in supply chain, manufacturing, new product development, new market development and commercial initiatives.
• Lead the export/import compliance program for US.
• Monitor of Export controls, Embargo sanctions and to clear Denied Party screening holds.
• Ensuring correct application of customs regulations in terms of valuation, tariff classification, ECCN classification and country of origin (preferential and non-preferential).
• Assist the Global Trade Compliance team with development and delivery of trade compliance program globally.
• Lead in development and implementation of policies, procedures, manuals and other related compliance documentation for the US.
• Will assist with other special projects and day to day operations tied to US export/import trade compliance.
• Keep up to date on export/import regulations that could impact CSI trade flows.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 8 years of experience in US import export compliance, including import entry process, Customs and other related government, HS, import material classification, valuation, recordkeeping etc. with 3 years of managing teams.
• Excellent managerial skill set.
• Education: Bachelors degree in relevant field.
• Customs Brokerage license strongly preferred.
• Experience working with medical device companies preferred.
• Experience in setting up Export Compliance programs.
• Experience maintaining trade master data in ERP systems and related databases.
• Experience in maintaining positive relationships with internal customers and external vendors and consultants.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Manage, mentoring and developing of teams.
• Strong computer skills are required with expertise in MS Office Suite such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel as well as other internet applications.
• Excellent communication (verbal/written) and interpersonal skills are required to communicate and interact across all functions and levels within the company. 
• Must have the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Comprehensive knowledge of trade compliance regulations and requirements.
• Solid organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, and to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Detail-oriented and analytical with demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of the sensitivity around confidential company information.
• Willing to learn and adapt to a changing environment.
• Must possess the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Work Environment:

• Prolonged sitting in front of a computer

Education:

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Bachelors degree preferred.

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