Description
Why Join Fossil Group?
At Fossil Group, we are part of an international team that dares to dream, disrupt, and deliver innovative watches, jewelry, and leather goods to the world. We're committed to long-term value creation, driven by technology and our core values: Authenticity, Grit, Curiosity, Humor, and Impact. If you are a forward-thinker who thrives in a diverse, global setting, we want to hear from you.
Make An Impact:
We are seeking a talented Trade Compliance Manager to join our Distribution Center FTZ / Trade Compliance team at Fossil Group. In this role, you will lead US Customs activity, manage self-filed entries, and ensure adherence to CBP and C-TPAT program requirements. You will also provide functional leadership to a North American compliance team, driving adherence to country-specific import and export regulations. An ideal candidate will possess the ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, government agencies, and suppliers to deliver high-quality compliance and continuous improvement.
What you will do in this role:
- Lead and inspire the Trade Compliance team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
- Drive proactive collaboration and provide essential support to the Logistics team, Warehouse Operations, and daily operational functions.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable US and Canadian Trade Compliance government agency regulations.
- Act as the primary liaison, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with U.S. and Canadian Customs, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, FDA, EPA, CPSC, and other government agencies as required.
- Manage and strategically procure third-party Trade Compliance service providers, including Customs brokers, FTZ Administrators, and ABI software vendors.
- Proactively engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders and contributors to achieve shared objectives.
- Identify, prioritize, and implement impactful improvement opportunities and innovative solutions.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive Trade Compliance Roadmap to drive strategic initiatives.
- Guarantee daily Trade Compliance operations consistently meet established quality and service level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, or a related field.
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), including candidates who have passed the exam and are actively awaiting license issuance.
- Proven track record managing Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), C-TPAT certification, and hands-on experience with US Customs self-filed entries.
- Mastery of HTS classification and export control procedures, with specific expertise navigating multi-agency requirements.
- Expertise in navigating complex international trade laws and logistics.
- A data-driven problem solver capable of managing third-party service providers (Brokers, ABI vendors) and ensuring daily operations meet strict KPIs.
- An authentic, collaborative leader with experience providing functional leadership to a team.
- Practical experience navigating Canadian trade compliance and cross-border regulatory requirements is preferred.
