The position is responsible for insuring that the importing, exporting and supply chain security activities of Garmin comply with governmental laws and regulations.  {Including, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), U. S. Treasury Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC), Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)} This includes the import and export of products, services, transfer of technical data, and all other import and export licensing and compliance matters.

The position will coordinate with Garmin entities globally to ensure standardized and integrated international trade procedures are implemented to maximize corporate efficiency and minimize regulatory risk. Additionally, the position will maintain good working relationships and cooperate actively with internal and external customers, business partners and applicable government agencies to execute import and export best practices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and implement policies and procedures compliant with import, export and supply chain security laws and regulations


• For exports, determine export classification (ECCN), jurisdiction, licensing end use and licensing requirements (if applicable) based upon the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and U.S. Customs Regulations (CBP). If license in required, manage application for license and track and audit usage


• For imports, determine the classification of products using (a) the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) according to General Rules of Interpretation (GRI's), (b) Binding Rulings, (c) Explanatory Notes, (d) Informed Compliance Publications, (e) Reasonable Care Guides, and (f) other established Customs information


• Administer and monitor the restricted party screening process globally


• Prepare and submit official Commodity Classification (export) and binding ruling (import) requests, as required


• Provide day-to-day import, export controls and supply chain security guidance to internal customers. Respond to inquiries regarding HTS and Schedule B classification, ECCN classifications, documentation requirements, or other import and export regulations to ensure timely clearance


• Develop, document and implement customized import, export controls and supply chain security compliance training programs for internal and external stakeholders. Communicate formal guidance regarding the requirements and interpretation of import, export and supply chain security regulations and implement such requirements


• Publish, regularly update and distribute global import, export controls and supply chain security policy and procedure manuals


• Support supply chain security initiatives to attain certification and validation of global initiatives. (C-TPAT, AEO, PIP)


• Design tools and performance reports to provide awareness and measure effectiveness of import, export controls and supply chain security compliance programs


• Lead regular and periodic compliance reviews and assessments (internal & external) of corporate import, export and supply chain security activities


• Identify, recommend and implement import and export compliance and operational synergies to reduce cost and regulatory risk


• Provide oversight of third party providers, focusing on compliance with meeting agreed to service and compliance levels. (E.g. freight forwarders, customs brokers, etc.). Develop, create or obtain all necessary performance metric reports


• Maintain import, export controls and supply chain security compliance records in accordance with governmental regulations


• Ensure the proper and timely filing of all post entry reconciliation including voluntary tenders, protests, or Supplemental Information Letter's (SIL)


• Attend seminars, meetings and read journals and other industry publication to maintain knowledge of specialized information and identify any regulation or industry changes affecting Company's' business

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Five + years experience in imports, exports, or international trade.


• Bachelors Degree in International Trade, Finance, Accounting or other related field.


• Strong working knowledge and experience Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and Customs and Border Protection. (CBP)


• Strong working knowledge and experience in import and export compliance polices and audit procedures.


•  Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) with ability to implement and conduct training programs.


• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. Customs broker license


• Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer


• Strong project management experience


• International Customs experience


• Global logistics experience


• Self-starter with the ability to meet or exceed deadlines, prioritize, multi-task and maintain flexibility in fast-paced, changing environment the ability to work independently on multiple tasks

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