Manager, Trade Compliance (102282)

Job ID: 12816 Torrance, California, 90501 1st Shift $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose The Trade Compliance Department implements and coordinates compliance and supply chain security activities related to all import and export activity conducted by or on behalf of Honda entities. From an import perspective, the department is responsible for ensuring proper valuation, classification, duty rates, and other required information for imported merchandise and reporting this information to U.S. Customs and other governmental agencies. Trade Compliance is also responsible for compliance with export regulations, including denied-party screening, onboarding foreign nationals, and assigning ECCN numbers. The department participates in preferential trade programs designed to eliminate, reduce, or defer tariffs, including Duty Drawback and Free Trade Agreements. These activities require product qualification analysis, certification validation, and interaction with suppliers, outside vendors, and government agencies. The Manager is responsible for overseeing and directing a team of associates to ensure compliance with applicable customs laws and regulations. This position provides technical knowledge, training, and guidance related to import/export operations, local content reporting, preferential trade programs, supply chain security, and other aspects of international transactions. The Manager also interacts with government agencies, officials, vendors, and suppliers to support the smooth flow of parts for production and parts operations across Honda facilities. Key Accountabilities Lead, direct, and coordinate the workload and activities of associates involved in import/export functions, local content reporting, and preferential trade programs to ensure compliance with laws and regulations and mitigate organizational risk. Develop strategic initiatives and lead large projects that support the department’s operational strategy. Influence and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish departmental objectives. Train associates on program requirements and audit results. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert and provide technical knowledge, training, and guidance to associates. Establish performance objectives, development goals, and succession plans for associates. Promote cross-training, continuity of operations, challenging and productive workloads, and quality work products. Interact with government officials, suppliers, and vendors regarding Honda’s international trade and customs operations. Gather information and submit required regulatory reporting. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum Educational Qualifications BA/BS degree in International Business, Business Administration, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred. Other applicable education and experience will be considered. Minimum Experience 10+ years of import/export and trade compliance expe…

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