Vice President of Customs Services

Company: DB Schenker
Location: Carson
Posted on: January 11, 2021

Job Description:

Position Description Summary:Direct and support all activities relating to customs services and product offerings within the US to assure meeting with corporate objectives.Establish policies that affect overall operation of these products within the company including development and implementation of new product and location offerings, corporate operational standards, training programs, and sales support for potential new business.Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance in customs brokerage, FTZ, and carrier activities and fulfill responsibility of corporate customs brokerage license holder as defined in U.S.Code of Federal Regulations.Principal Accountabilities (The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.It is not an exhaustive list of all expectations.):* Support and direct branch personnel in handling of import cargo.* Develop and maintain corporate procedures for all operational and customs compliance standards.* Establish corporate guidelines on broker compliance and conduct in-house regulatory audits.* Act as main corporate liaison with U.S.Customs on all compliance issues and corporate broker and carrier audits.* Develop ongoing training programs for branch personnel and management on operational and compliance procedures and standards.* Develop and measure adherence to all corporate compliance standards via KPIs (Key Performance Indicator).* Develop strategic alliances with other customs broker(s), consultants, and third-party providers to enhance product offerings.* Manage all carrier and broker customs bonds to ensure sufficiency.* Manage and mitigate all U.S.Customs broker and carrier penalties for all branches nationwide.* Manage all corporate customs compliance record keeping and powers of attorneys to ensure regulatory compliance.* Account management of third-party ABI customs brokerage and ISF software.* Develop and manage all system requirements documentation and user system-acceptance testing for customs brokerage and ISF software.* Automate and maintain customer EDI requirements, specialized reports, client parts databases, and other data management functions.* Manage new customer system and operational implementations.* Partner with sales and marketing to establish pricing and subject matter material for new bid opportunities.The individual in this position must be capable of performing all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.Job Requirements:Requirements:Knowledge and Skills (The following minimum requirements are normal guidelines and should not constrain the advancement of otherwise qualified personnel):This is Vice President position.Exceptional interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, communication, leadership, and strategic skills required.Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.Advanced degree or equivalent preferred.Licensed Custom Broker (min.5 years).Minimum 10 years transportation experience (or minimum 10 years experience in import brokerage).Generally prefer 6 years of related management experience.Core Competencies:Building Effective Teams Sets and communicates goals and assigns work based upon individual strengths and contributions.Sets an example of collaboration, encourages dialogues and differences, celebrates success of team and provides recognition.Builds trust and measures results.Business Acumen Understands business and commerce and relates to the organization's market and strategy.Is conversant with trends in industry, technology and competition and understands positioning and tactics in the marketplace.Customer Focus Develops and maintains mutually respectful and trusting relationships with internal and external customers and concentrates on always meeting or exceeding their expectations.Uses customer information and feedback to continuously evolve and improve products and services.Always acts, plans and executes with the customer needs in the forefront.Drive for Results Clearly sees goals and objectives and manages efforts effectively to achieve them.Able to overcome barriers and to keep self and others focused.Bottom line driven and is consistently a top performer.Innovation Management Has a comprehensive understanding of the marketplace for innovation and solid judgment about the potential for creative ideas and suggestions.Actively fosters creativity, conducts effective brainstorming and promotes creative or innovative solutions within the organization.Negotiating Demonstrates diplomacy as well as being direct and forceful, has the ability to gain concessions without damaging long term relationships or dialogue.Negotiates skillfully with internal and external groups by listening and demonstrating commitment and integrity, resulting in gained trust and credibility.Organizational Agility Understands and personifies the culture of the organization recognizing the formal and informal channels and networks that drive relationships and progress.Knows how to make things happen and get things done while showing respect and support for policies, procedures, practices and objectives.Planning Able to anticipate the scope and complexity of situations or deliverables and effectively evaluates and breaks down work, develops process and controls, assigns work and schedules resources accordingly.Is prepared and expects barriers, challenges, uncontrollable variables and adjust plans accordingly, measuring results.Presentation Skills Is able to command and engage a group in a variety of settings, while being well prepared and effectively presents the material.Creates and manages the group dynamic and is able to amend presentation strategy when it is not accomplishing the intended goal.Strategic Agility Sees future trends and consequences clearly based upon experience that reflects breadth and depth.Is constantly processing information and data with a view to the future.Is able to articulate strategic vision to educate colleagues or superiors and stakeholders and is able to translate into tactical reality.At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world.A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference.With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills.Together as one team, we are Here to move.Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

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