GTS ACL Sector APAC - Manager I

Job Overview

Supports the leadership in the strategic planning and execution of global trade compliance programs, ensuring adherence to global trade laws and regulations. Focuses on operational compliance, stakeholder liaison, and the facilitation of regional compliance initiatives.

Job Requirements

Overview: 
We are building a world class Global Trade Services (GTS) organization and the Automation & Connected Living (ACL) Sector  Manager APAC plays a critical role in supporting trade operations and compliance within the Business Units (BUs) in the ACL Sector. 

The ACL Sector Manager behaves as a trusted advisor and key team member within TE’s Operational Compliance team for the ACL Sector. The purpose of this role is to facilitate TE’s compliance, at the BU level, with import and export regulations globally to enhance global trade compliance, reduce risk, increase responsiveness to issues and opportunities, and facilitate effective operational aspects of international trade. 

This role reports to the Senior Manager, GTS ACL Sector APAC, and is a key member of the Global Trade Services team. As part of the GTS team, the GTS ACL Sector Manager APAC will join a group of professionals who are passionate about ensuring the future growth of the business by providing business solutions for compliance with global trade laws and regulations.  Responsibilities:
Trade Compliance Activities in the ACL Sector
•    Serve as a subject matter expert for trade operations of China. Having experience supporting trade activities in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region would be a plus.
•    Implement and execute trade operations and provide compliance oversight for the assigned BU and plants and DC to ensure TE’s compliance with import/export laws and regulations
•    Maintain trade operations and compliance activities in accordance with TE policies, procedures, and controls, in collaboration with key stakeholders throughout the BU
•    Act as a point of contact for ACL Sector stakeholders on trade-related matters
•    Engage ACL Sector stakeholders and counsel to understand business changes and develop trade-related solutions/strategies and controls to ensure compliance

Partner with Trade Compliance Professionals and Stakeholders across the Enterprise
•    Partner with GTS Governance to monitor trade compliance regulatory and legislative changes, assess the potential impact to the ACL Sector and assigned plants/entities, and determine the necessary actions and communications to the appropriate stakeholders
•    Work with GTS Governnce teams to conduct trade compliance audits and oversee corrective action plans
•    Partner with GTS Governance to develop and administer effective trade compliance training as required throughout the region and organization 
•    Ensure appropriate utilization of the GTS Operations Service Center for product classification (import and export), restricted party screening, and duty savings compliance, and otherwise ensure proper country of origin determination, valuation, and admissibility

In addition, successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience, and skills:
•    Bachelor's degree required (international business, supply chain, law, or related field)
•    6+ years’ experience in global trade compliance in China. Experience supporting trade activities in other APAC region countries would be a plus. 
•    Preferred: 3+ years’ experience in supporting trade functions within an industrial, electronics, transportation, or similar business. Experiences in semi-conductor industry is preferred
•    Functional knowledge of import and export regulations and familiarity with customs practices in countries across the region, especially for China
•    Proven ability to work with variety of business groups, including supply chain, legal, procurement and finance
•    Strong ability and experience in utilizing digitalized customs/trade management system for bonded manufacturing and other import/export activities
•    Fluent English writing and speaking skills, know the language from global trade and customs perspectives. 

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 8 years of experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies