Northrop Grumman · 3 hours ago
Manager International Trade Compliance 2 - R102203566
Northrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements, seeking an Enterprise International Trade Compliance Import Manager. The role involves overseeing US import and Customs compliance, developing and implementing an Enterprise import compliance strategy while collaborating with key internal functions and stakeholders.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Primary interface to U.S. Census Bureau for EEI filing concerns and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for Enterprise account management, partnership programs, and Enterprise US import framework
Works with regulators, as appropriate, representing the Company as a primary interface with government agencies on import operations compliance issues
Maintains Customs recordkeeping systems as required by regulation including management of NG's import registrations, Customs bonds, importer of record numbers (or equivalent) on file with Customs, enterprise US ATF registration, and Customs power of attorney authorizations (or equivalent)
Participates in industry associations and attends seminars to ensure the company is current on best practices and industry tools
Benchmarks against industry best practices and peer organizations
Partners with Global Supply Chain to manage contract renewals and leads Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with contracted Customs Brokers to ensure Customs “Reasonable Care” is exercised
Evaluates Customs Brokers’ performance in relation to customs common check areas, contract, adherence to NG Broker Standard Operating Procedure, and other relevant issues; Assigns and tracks corrective actions to address any performance issues identified
Represents the Enterprise GSC import compliance function at the quarterly ITC Leadership Roundtable, annual Risk Assessment meetings, and supports senior leadership preparation for the Export Import Policy Council (EIPC)
Manages the import community of practice
Leads the Corporate Customs committee with NG's ITC Sector principal import officials to ensure import trade compliance is embedded throughout the business process and at site locations
Integrates and collaborates with Global Supply Chain, Contracts and other functions to ensure a holistic and strategic import compliance posture across the Enterprise, including participation in relevant Councils
Maintains expert knowledge of import and operations regulations
Maintains assigned Enterprise procedures, policies, and other internal controls to ensure trade compliance
Provides direction for compliance with regulatory requirements affecting import and operations, including guidance on Customs classifications, valuation, and other regulatory requirements
In partnership with Sector ITC functions, promotes awareness of import compliance programs throughout the corporation to include training and communication campaigns
Partners with internal stakeholders to identify and implement duty/tariff mitigation strategies (i.e. assists in sourcing strategies based on country of origin, tariffs, and trade deals)
Works closely with stakeholders to advocate and embed import compliance requirements in enterprise systems to support import regulatory and reporting requirements
Designs, directs and conducts an annual risk assessment to monitor and measure identify and address import compliance and export operations risks
Mitigates risk through enterprise import assessments by analyzing enterprise import data trends, including but not limited to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) and US Census, to identify areas of risk and provide recommendations
Supports internal audits and Law Department import compliance investigations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree plus 10-years of relevant experience or Master's degree plus 4-years relevant experience
Working knowledge of the 19 CFR Customs Duties regulations, 15 CFR Part 30 Foreign Trade Regulations, and global customs regulations, US Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program, including its Trusted Trader/Trade Compliance program
US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DOD) Secret Security Clearance
Customs Brokers License (US Customs & Border Protection)
Demonstrated leadership, data analytics and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills – written and oral presentation
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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