Hybrid Global Customs and Trade Advisory, Director

at Baker Tilly US

• Job title: Global Customs and Trade Advisory, Director
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Madison, United States

About the role

• Lead firmwide resource for Global Customs & Trade matters as Senior Manager or Director. Provide advisory services on customs and tariffs while building the practice for Baker Tilly.

Responsibilities

• Identify and build customs and trade opportunities both internally and externally.
• Advise U.S. and foreign companies on global import and export strategies and compliance.
• Build up the Customs & Trade brand in the market.
• Manage successful delivery and implementation of projects.
• Prepare responses to client queries by undertaking customs and or excise technical research.
• Advise clients on global trade advisory needs and global compliance requirements.
• Develop and execute strategies to manage duty costs and risk of global trade, improve international trade compliance and increase operational effectiveness of supply chains.
• Stay current on global trade developments and develop new and innovative service offerings.
• Assist in new business development while sustaining excellent client service by networking within and outside the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s or advanced degree preferred.
• U.S. Customs Broker License preferred.
• Practical knowledge of import and export processes, trade procedures and documentation.
• At least 8 years of experience in either public service, consulting or advisory background, supply chain and logistics role with a focus on international trade, customs and excise.
• Client focused.
• Experience with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Foreign Assets Control or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
• Technical knowledge of global customs, import and export topics such as valuation, classification, county of origin, free-trade agreement, export controls, licensing, trade sanctions, etc.
• Strong background, experience and appreciation of International Trade, Trade Policy and International Relations.
• Successful project management experience.
• Ability to lead and supervise others, provide exceptional client service, demonstrate commitment to continuous learning in order to stay current regarding applicable strategies, see the "big picture" as well as the details, display appropriate ethical knowledge and commitment, and exhibit a sense of urgency and commitment to quality and the timely completion of projects.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S., without sponsorship, highly preferred.

Benefits

• Baker Tilly is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected basis.