About Flexport: At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year
The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us
Exciting Trade Advisory Opportunity to Help Make Global Trade Easy The opportunity: The global supply chain is one of the most heavily regulated industries for all parties involved. Everyone from the carriers, intermediaries, trucking companies, 3rd party logistics, freight forwarders, shippers, consignees, importers, exporters, and brokers face a challenging and complex task of navigating through a myriad of laws from the originating country, destination country as well as international treaties and conventions
The Trade Advisory team, consisting of business consultants, lawyers and licensed customs brokers, offers advanced customs and trade expertise to help clients identify supply chain risks and cost savings opportunities. As a Trade Advisory Lead , you will lead and mentor other Trade Advisory team members to help address and find solutions to trade issues that matter to our clients, furthering the company’s values. Your role would take your trade and industry knowledge to help build our trade advisory services, while servicing our clients
You will: Lead and manage trade advisory projects that focus on trade compliance and duty minimization strategies, including Classification, Country of Origin, FTA analysis, FSFE, Compliance assessment, tariff engineering, etc
Perform, coordinate, and support Trade Advisory analytics and reporting from a variety of sources, providing insights and recommendations
Monitor deadlines and draft client deliverables for multiple projects at a given time, ensuring high quality and timely delivery
Proactively stay informed on the latest customs and other government agency regulations, ruling issuances, and industry trends that are relevant to our clients, and educate the team
Ensure project timelines, statuses, and invoices are appropriately managed and delivered, overseeing the work of other associates
Coordinate and facilitate software solutions, automation of data analytics, improvement of SOPs, ACE portal access, applications, and integrations, serving as a subject matter expert
Interface with CBP and our clients and offer timely responses, elevating where necessary, and guiding junior team members
Maintain active communication with clients, customs and other government authorities, and internal stakeholders, representing the team
Support Trade Advisory infrastructure and administrative requirements, contributing to team development and best practices
You should have: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
Licensed Customs Broker required, J.D. or graduate degree highly preferred
5-7 years trade related experience working in house, at customs brokerage, consulting or law firm preferred, with demonstrated leadership experience
Strong technical and business writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to stay on top of multiple tasks and projects, with excellent prioritization and delegation abilities
Expertise with Microsoft Office suite and Google equivalents
Strong industry knowledge including classification, valuation, reconciliation, duty minimization and avoidance strategies, government regulations and rulings, and other trade information, with the ability to provide expert guidance
#LIOnsite Commitment to Equal Opportunity At Flexport, our ability to fulfill our mission of making global commerce easy and accessible relies on having a diverse, dedicated and engaged workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law
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