Global Trade Compliance Export Manager

Job Posted 9/8/2024
Zurn Water
Milwaukee, WI
United States
Job Description
Global Trade Compliance Export Manager

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe.  We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

Job Description

The position will be responsible for ensuring compliance with International Customs and Domestic trade regulations for Zurn Elkay corporate markets and plants located in the US, Canada, and Middle East/EMEA across the Water Solutions platform. This includes but is not limited to: International documentation, Denied Party Screening, Anti-boycott and Sanctions, AES, ECCN, Marking and Labeling Requirements, reporting and subsequent policies and associated training. The colleague will work closely with suppliers, internal company functions and governmental agencies to provide 100% accurate declarations to Customs.

Key Accountabilities

  • Manage Export Compliance Program

  • Oversee International documentation and activities

  • Work closely with business units, and other Trade Compliance team members to manage export compliance activities in multiple jurisdictions; ensure compliance with U.S., Canadian, EMEA Government Regulations.

  • Serve as internal resource and provide guidance to business units on Valuation, Classification, Country of Origin, License Determination, Drawback, AES, clearance operations and other topics.

  • Manage partners with Logistics to facilitate appropriate compliance, vendor selection and vendor management when using couriers or other shared vendors

  • Monitor export, customs, and other relevant regulations, determine impact, create necessary compliance programs, advise affected business units regarding implications and requirements

  • Create and conduct appropriate training. Communicate export compliance policies and procedures to business units

  • Manage and update export compliance manual and related standard work; develop other policies and procedures as need to support compliance

  • Develop internal controls and audit processes for compliance as well as conduct audits

  • Work closely with engineers to determine export classification (ECCN) of products and parts

  • Assist with Trade Compliance IT logic as needed

  • Work on cross functional projects with other stakeholders

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 7+ years of relevant global trade compliance experience

  • Previous management experience required

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong Excel and database skills preferred.

  • Familiarity with Export Control a plus

  • Excellent leadership skills to create a culture of compliance throughout functions, levels, and platforms in the organization.

  • Excellent verbal / written communication skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively

Capabilities and Success Factors

  • Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

  • Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

  • Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.

  • Manages Conflict – Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.

  • Plans & Aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Total Rewards and Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
  • Matching 401(k) Contribution
  • Health Savings Account
  • Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • Annual Bonus Eligibility
  • Educational Reimbursement
  • Matching Gift Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran