Gates Co Hiring for Customs & Trade Compliance Manager at Denver, Colorado Full Time

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in
collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for
you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power
and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material
science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer
expectations. Let’s simplify it… think belts and hoses. Found in
motorcycles, conveyer belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners,
bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?
WHAT TO EXPECT As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward
thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global
team. Located in our Downtown Denver office, you will be supporting
purchasing, exporting, importing, product development, finance and other
functions with HTS classifications, origin, trade programs and
documentation for importing into and exporting out of the Americas. You
will be facilitating US Customs Trusted Trader programs (Importer
Self-Assessment -ISA and Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
-C-TPAT), ACH Periodic Month Statements, Duty Drawback, Bonds,
Management Reports and KPIs and oversees transactional processes to
ensure accuracy, timeliness and conformity to company policies and US
regulations. You’ll build and sustain relationships with US Customs,
Foreign Affiliates, Customers, Suppliers, Global Logistics Providers,
Parcel Carriers, and Customs brokers. Key responsibilities (to name a
few): Works with suppliers to obtain vendor country of origin
certification, reviews products for FTA eligibility and provides
customers with FTA and Declaration of origin certification in a timely
and compliant manner. Evaluates and properly classifies new and existing
manufactured products machinery, raw materials and resale products
according to the USHTS. Conducts HTS and entry audits and ensures
business is adhering to the proper execution of customs” requirements.
Reconciles issues as they are identified and implement corrective action
as required. Manages Trusted Trade Programs: Administers C-TPAT/ISA
Portals, drafts ISA Annual Notification Letter, conducts C-TPAT Vendor
Verifications and develops associate training. Creates and implements
policies and operating procedures for import/export operations and
compliance. Develops associate compliance training. Acts as a subject
matter expert to ensure operational compliance with U.S. and
international trade compliance law ABOUT YOU BS/BA or equivalent (8
years of experience) with 5 years specific experience in Import/ Trade
Compliance, including the administration of Free Trade Agreements, USHTS
classification, and import brokerage operations. Licensed US Customs
Broker or willingness to successfully obtain license within 18 months of
hire Certified Import Specialist, or willingness to obtain certification
within first year NAFTA/FTA compliance and certification experience is
preferred Excellent knowledge of international trade, including US
import and export regulations Free Trade Agreements Origin and Marking
determination HTS classification Customs valuation Duty Drawback
International documentation requirements Incoterms C-TPAT Importer
Self-Assessment Microsoft Office skills required with strong Excel and
Access preferred Relocation is provided for this opportunity Travel is
limited Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without
company sponsorship. PAY & BENEFITS Full-Time Bonus Eligible Medical,
Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits
begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of
Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2
floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued 401(k): 3%
company contribution and additional 3% company match Tuition
Reimbursement Learn more about the benefits we provide at WHY GATES?
Founded i 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the
NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate
as ‘One Gates’ and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of
materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world
experience that enables us to solve our customers’ diverse challenges
of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. While we expect the best, we
also want to give you the best. That’s why at Gates we provide an
environment where people can succeed from our policy of ‘Dress for your
Day’ (yes – that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement,
to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit to learn
more. WORK ENVIRONMENT At Gates, we believe that we are better together.
Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are
critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those
critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the
power of informal conversations