Manager Trade Compliance

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The Global Trade Compliance team is responsible to support all business functions related to cross‑border transactions. Location: Heerenveen, Netherlands

• Policies, Procedures, Processes (Implementation)
• Implements and promotes Zebra's global trade compliance strategy engendered by the leaders of the GTC
• Responsible for keeping all country or region‑specific procedures and processes current
• Where specifically required, develops and implements export licensing program
• Systems & Product Database Management/Trade Data Management (e.g., HTS, ECCN, COO)
• Manages the systems within the scope of responsibility assigned to the country or region by the GTC's senior leadership
• Regulatory Updates & Guidance to Various Internal & External Stakeholders
• Issues guidance to the specific functions within Zebra relevant to export and import legal implcations in the country or region
• Coordinates a draft and issuance of the announcements re specific policies and procedures
• Customs Broker Selection & Management
• Selects and manages Customs Brokers and other suppliers
• Supports with various tasks related to import and export processes, including Customs Broker management, documentation review, commodity classifications
• Clearance/Processes/Export Controls (Export, Import or Both)
• Serves as an escalation point for support and professional staff on the issues related to export controls requirements and determinations
• Interprets contract terms/conditions for export/import implications
• Supports develops of standard clauses to be included in Zebra's contracts, as well as development of other standard documents
• In conjunction with the senior management of the GTC, coordinates changes to the standard documentation of Zebra's import and export documents
• Recordkeeping
• Ultimately is responsible for proper recordkeeping of procedures and policies
• Responsible for all records availability upon demand
• Trade Compliance Audits & Investigations
• Conducts complex audits independently
• Regularly provides risk assessment, reports, and practical recommendations
• Audits not only the GTC's adherence to the internal processes but also other functions' conformity with trade laws and regulations in various countries
• Training (Internal & External)
• Advises functional groups of import and export regulations. Focuses on resolving various issues that fall outside of the routine issues
• Maintains Customs required or recommended security programs
• Communication with the Government
• Selects Customs Brokers for import clearances with regional RFPs for Customs Brokers;
• Signs off on Customs Broker SOPs

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 12% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.