Global Trade and Logistics Specialist - Corydon, United States - Lucas Oil Products Inc

Description

Job Purpose:

Lucas Oil Products is seeking highly qualified candidates for a Global Trade and Logistics Specialist, responsible for import and export oversight, guidance, and enforcement to enable worldwide trade compliant business processes. As a member of Lucas Oil's product management organization and in collaboration with internal stakeholders, this position will ensure product compliance with international, federal, state, and local regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead product registration efforts with inside counsel and government authorities to ensure that projects are managed according to corporate brand and product strategy.
• Responsible for developing regulatory strategy and compliance schemes in dynamic, ever-changing markets.
• Provide global regulatory oversight and compliance support for Lucas Oil's product portfolio including new product development.
• Review proposed product labelling, documentation, and product requirements to ensure international regulations are met in current and new markets.
• Establish a clear direction in unclear territories based on educated risk assessment and high-level strategic thinking.
• Lead the regulatory execution effort to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Advising internal and external stakeholders on emerging regulatory and compliance issues.
• Ensure that the internal database for new products is kept up to date with all substantiation documents pertaining to global trade regulations, harmonized tariff schedule, and export control regulations.
• Assist with the development of internal regulatory policies and best practices to retain knowledge, improve accuracy, and streamline processes.
• Advise on trade agreements and related compliance issues, including but not limited to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), country of origin, and material traceability requirements.
• Represent company in conferences, societies, and other industry activities as assigned or requested. Maintain adequate level of expertise and professional development through attending training, self-study, seminars, etc. Stay informed of advanced developments inside and outside of the company.
• Document and regularly review processes to optimize efficiency, including collecting and acting on feedback from internal partners.
• Preparation and submission of reports, shipping documents, and declarations to various regulatory agencies.
• Advising transportation department personnel on proper shipping documentation practices and preparation including DOT and IMDG/IMO.
• Advising cross-functional stakeholders on relevant import and export requirements for raw materials and products.

Education and Experience Minimums:

• Bachelor's degree in a physical science, related disciplines, or relevant work experience.
• 5+ years relevant experience with global regulatory/logistics compliance.
• Experience with Customs Brokering/international trade a plus.
• Trainer certification for DOT or IMDG/IMO regulations a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work collaboratively across various functions.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously across varying levels of complexity.
• Able to exercise judgement and effective, independent decision-making.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Must speak fluent English.
• Some travel may be required, domestically and/or internationally.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically able to work sitting or standing in an office setting or in a manufacturing environment as necessary to complete job duties.
• Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.

This position is based at our Corydon, Indiana location and is not remote. If you are not able to relocate or prefer to work remotely, please do not apply.

Lucas Oil Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.

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