Global Trade Import Manager
Core
Establish, manage, and improve corporate import compliance programs for Bass Pro Shops and affiliated business units, ensuring adherence to U.S. and Canadian customs regulations.
Role type
Senior IC global trade import manager
Builds
Import compliance programs, customs entry processes, and first sale duty optimization initiatives
Domain
Retail + Global Trade Compliance
Required skills
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) regulations, HTS/HS classification, customs valuation, country of origin analysis, trade agreements, first sale program administration, broker management, audit readiness, supply chain security (C-TPAT, ISA), regulatory change management
Preferred skills
U.S. Customs Broker License, Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Export Specialist (CES), AS400, JDA, Microsoft Office, customs brokerage systems, experience with high-volume container imports, marine products, cross-border Canada activity
Technologies
AS400, JDA, Microsoft Office, customs brokerage systems, trade compliance systems
Responsibilities
Oversee customs entry processes and ensure accurate and timely import declarations; Lead the development and management of a first sale program; Resolve import holds, customs valuation issues, and HS code challenges; Monitor and interpret new customs and trade regulations; Lead import compliance audits and corrective action processes; Provide data analysis and reporting for import operations and duty spend; Motivate and lead Global Trade Compliance associates
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory experience