Manager, Americas Trade Compliance

Requisition Number: 65089

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

The Global Supply Management (GSM) Function is recognized as a critical function for business success.  It delivers the training, tools and opportunities needed to create innovative solutions for the function & the corporation.  GSM has leading edge, effective processes to anticipate and exceed customer requirements.

Overview/Scope of Position: 

This position will lead the Regional Trade Compliance organization by developing trade compliance strategies that ensure that Corning Inc is compliant with US Customs import and export regulations.  This person will champion trade compliance initiatives to ensure operational stability with Corning businesses, maximize savings opportunities through duty drawback or applying foreign trade agreements where applicable.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interface across functional, business and regional leadership and act as an integral part of the business teams to ensure the global trade compliance initiatives and strategies are aligned and integrated with business strategies
• Develops regional trade compliance strategy, policy and procedures incorporating knowledge of industry, costs, capabilities, and market conditions and at the same time, ensuring alignment with other strategies such as the business supply chains and commercial strategies, Global Supply Management (GSM) functional strategy, regional GSM strategies, and the global trade compliance strategy
• Monitor regulatory changes, customs rulings and court decisions pertaining to those regulations in order to take appropriate action to benefit Corning’s interests
• Respond to inquiries from businesses on regulatory impacts & requirements
• Develops and leads initiatives to implement better processes, systems and technology for Information & Data Management (SAP GTS, FTA, CTMS) that enable the measurement of processes, KPI's, Customer Service Level and Supply Chain Logistics Costs (duties/taxes) 
• Assures proper risk management strategies are in use to ensure compliance with import/export requirements in cost effective manner
• Determining most advantageous duty rate or special duty savings program (drawback) to reduce total landed cost
• Provides direction to Corning personnel on regulatory matters pertaining to imports and exports of merchandise and equipment
• Drives to streamline and optimization customs clearance process to reduce overall lead-times in cooperation with the businesses
• Escalation point with businesses and brokers for timely imports, timely classification of products

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• US Customs Brokerage License Broker
• Minimum 8 years of experience in Trade Compliance or customs experience
• Minimum 2 years of Trade Compliance Import/Export supervisory experience
• Experience with Mexico & Canadian customs
• Knowledge in HTS Classification, Export Compliance and Foreign Trade Agreements
• Experience in leading organizations within various areas of trade compliance
• Experience in a business operations role
• Experience working in a matrix environment or on a cross functional team
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in SAP GTS (preferred)

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Corning, NY or Charlotte, NC
• Up to 25% travel

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  

The range for this position is $115,726.00 -  $159,124.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

​Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 
 

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. 
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.   
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.