International Logistics & Trade Compliance Manager at Johns Manville Corp - Berkshire Hathaway in Littleton, Colorado

Job Description:

International Logistics & Trade Compliance Manager
Littleton CO JMTC
R24_2476
Full time

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$99,300.00-$136,500.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

The International Logistics & Trade Compliance Manager is an international trade subject matter expert and will be responsible for JM’s compliance and keeping up to date with the governmental laws and regulations that are applicable to JMs importing and exporting of product. They will partner with legal, and other departments as needed, to ensure JM’s policies and procedures align with the compliance requirements. The manager will need to develop and implement and international logistic strategy that will integrate JM suppliers into our logistics network to ensure the uninterrupted flow of JM product that will optimize the highest service levels at the lowest total cost. The manager will be required to develop strong relationships to professionally represent JM with suppliers and government agencies. The manager will develop strong relationships across JM and will be required work closely with them to educate, train, and verify their compliance to JM’s policy and procedures.

Anticipated deadline to apply: 12/1/24. This deadline is Johns Manville’s good faith estimate of when the application will close. Johns Manville may extend the deadline and will update this posting promptly if it is extended.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Responsible for JM’s North American international compliance and shipping activities. They have an in depth understanding of the US governmental agency, and a good understanding of Canada and Mexico, compliance requirements and programs and international shipping processes (e.g., CTPAT, HTS classification, documentation, customs clearance, denied party screening, etc.) both strategically and operationally to ensure the uninterrupted movement of JM’s products.
• Responsible to communicate any compliance concerns to the Logistic Leaders if they observe or have concerns with JM or any party involved with the violation or potential violation of the laws, regulations, JM policy, etc. of the US/Canada or any other governing body that has oversight of a shipment.
• Will manage US Customs CTPAT, Canada CARM and other programs as required.
• Responsible to provide support to the JM organizational for other global trade programs (e.g., USMCA/CUSMA/T-MEC, KORUS, CBERA, GSP, CAFTA, Israeli Free Trade Agreement, etc.).
• Will have an in depth understanding of the specific requirements for JM raw and finished product shipments (e.g., aluminum tariffs, mill certificates, antidumping and countervailing duties, etc.) for US, Canada and other countries as needed.
• Responsible for HTS product classification and General Rules of Interpretation (GRI).
• Responsible for managing international operational activities (e.g., managing Power of Attorneys (POA), surety bonds, liquidation process, Country of Origin, and Country of Origin for FTAs.)
• Responsible to work closely with other JM Associates to ensure suppliers and customers are compliance with international procedures so JM is not inadvertently impacted.
• Subject matter expert and manager of: tariff classification and valuation, harmonized tariff schedule for US, Canada, and other countries and required, customs tariff and General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), CBP liquidation process, Certificates of Origin, FTAs, and oversee Rules of Origin requirements.
• Responsible for controlling international transportation costs for North America ocean and air shipments within and utilizing the appropriate Incoterms.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) managing the Canadian Border Services Agency CARM program and portal and CBSA compliance rules and regulations.
• Responsible for annual budgeting for international cost forecasting and presenting budget details.
• Supervises the international transportation Associate/s.
• Oversees all elements of the JM export process from order placement in SAP, use of the appropriate Incoterm, through final delivery at the final destination.
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) managing JM’s Export Compliance Program encompassing Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Export Control Classification Number (ECCN), denied party screening, and security regulations surrounding foreign end-users with a high concentration on: involvement in restricted BIS, OFAC, DOC, DOT activities, identifying direct and indirect ownership and ties to restricted parties, identifying red flags, compliance with regulatory requirements and licensing determinations.
• Subject Matter Export (SME) managing the JM Compliance Program for risk assessment and mitigation, export authorization and licensing jurisdiction and determination, recordkeeping, corporate training for import and export trade compliance, and training for international transportation, and leading international logistic audits.
• Serves as primary international logistics point of contact for all JM Business Units surrounding international trade efforts, issues, and/or projects.
• Liaison with:
• CBP Centers for Excellence staff.
• JM European team, assist with freight forwarder selection; manage the final leg of transportation for projects.
• JM Legal for compliance on international trade and associated regulations.
• Outside International Trade Attorney for their international trade expertise.
• Monthly with the JM International Trade Compliance Council. Oversee most projects with JM’s corporate owner Berkshire Hathaway.
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience in operational import/export and compliance management position.
• Customs Brokerage license a plus.
• Solid experience of scoping, bidding, negotiating and contracting associated international services (e.g., carriers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, etc.).
• Expert knowledge of US and good knowledge of Canada import and export regulations.
• Working knowledge of Asia/Pacific, South American, and European import/export regulations.
• Working knowledge and experience in execution of Letters of Credit and other documentary forms of payment of international transactions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Effective communicator with all levels of the JM and external organizations.
• Minimal travel required (0-10 days per year).
• Work environment is typical of an office setting.

Must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

About Us

Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

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