Manager, Auto MCE LS Regional Trade Compliance

Requisition Number: 68614

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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 for a specific Corning Business. This individual will deploy Trade policy & procedures defined by the Trade Compliance COE. The deployment of these policies and procedures will ensure that Corning Inc is compliant with global customs authorities.  This person will champion trade compliance initiatives to ensure operational stability across the business.

Purpose and Major Responsibilities of Position:

• Interface across business & regional leadership while acting as an integral part of the business teams to ensure global trade compliance policies and procedures are aligned and integrated with business operations.
• Develops business trade compliance strategy, 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
• Responsible to govern and monitor Country of Origin determination & valuation for the business
• 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
• Responsible for any correction of non-compliance found through corporate auditing
• 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
• 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

Minimum Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Required

• 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

Desired

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in SAP GTS (preferred)
• 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

Location

• This position can be based in Corning, NY or Charlotte, NC. 

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.

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Corning offers you the total package.  

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.     
• Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

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.