Job Abstract

Role Title: Trade Compliance Analyst

Role Function: Supply Technical

Role Location: Plainfield, IL or Stamford, CT

Band: 6

Context/Scope

We desire to operate an effective, efficient, and agile world class Regulatory Compliance function capable of adapting to an increasingly challenging, connected, and digital environment! The primary role is to support the continued maintenance and enhancement of Diageo’s Trade Compliance for North America. This includes our operational processes, customs valuation, product classification in the HS, PGA compliance, government reporting and internal audits, free trade agreement compliance, and government reporting procedures, and to help ensure compliance with laws governing international trade.

This role must understand and carry out Customs & Trade laws, policies, and standard methodologies while finding opportunities to make day-to-day operations more efficient. This role reports to the Customs & Excise Manager.

Responsibilities

The scope of this role requires working knowledge of North America Customs Regulations for supporting import compliance and processes for finished goods cases of Beer, Spirits; bulk goods, raw materials, packaging materials, any other commodities by timely and complete execution day-to-day tasks and assigned projects and execution of Key Performance Metrics, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 

This role is also responsible for supporting processes and compliance of the PIP/CTPAT Supply Chain and CTPAT/PIP Trade Compliance programs, Free Trade Agreements, as well as other programs and initiatives related to Trade Compliance. This role will engage with Diageo’s Supply Chain and Logistics, Finance, Suppliers, Customs Brokers, North American Plants, and Innovation teams to ensure efficiency and compliance throughout day-to-day operations.  This role must establish excellent working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, while working independently and proactively.

Key Outputs

• Identify and establish best practices and standards ensuring the ways of working are well documented and defined.  Benchmark internally and externally, listen to user input and enable efficient and compliant international shipments and customs filings. 
• Build user capabilities through onboarding, training, and implementation of best-in-class tools.
• Provide technical support and handle the import procedures in compliance with all trade regulation and reporting requirements.
• Assure compliance through auditing and process confirmations, independently identifying problems or opportunities in the area of trade compliance and recommending solutions and move them to action.
• Establish and report Key Performance Metrics regarding the performance of import and export activities.

Experience and Skills

• Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist preferred.
• Ideal candidate would be detail-oriented, self-starter, well versed in US and Canadian Customs regulations and requirements, have an in depth understanding of supply chain process flows.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. Strong knowledge of SAP is desirable.
• Required Experiences - Ideal candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in import/customs/ trade compliance.

More About Us:

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character and in 250 years, nothing’s changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy. And it’s why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve!

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people. We're looking for people with creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.

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At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others.  (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.)  The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.