Trade Compliance Manager

Colder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing. At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical handling markets. Special features of our products include precise hose barbs for superior grip, built-in shutoff valves for preventing spills, and easy-to-use, push-button thumb latches for quick connecting and disconnecting. CPC is a Dover company based in Minnesota (Minneapolis/St. Paul metro) with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia.

This position reports to the Senior Director of Compliance and will benefit from the additional assistance and support of the ultimate parent company, Dover Corporation, Legal and Compliance teams while being responsible for CPC's compliance as well as alignment with Dover standards, ethics, and policies.

Position Summary:
Manage, oversee, and administer CPC's trade compliance (import and export) and anti-corruption/anti-bribery strategies by establishing and maintaining policies, procedures, internal controls, and regular internal audits. Subject matter expert of Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"), Export licensing with Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS"), Free Trade Agreements ("FTA"), Tariff Classification ("HTS"), Country of Origin determination ("COO"), Anti-boycott regulations, Restricted Party Screening, Third Party Vetting, Office of Foreign Asset Control ("OFAC"), Customs and Border Protection ("CBP"), and Recordkeeping. Train, facilitate, support, audit, and hold accountable various functional roles, who are not direct reports, with export, import, and anti-corruption compliance responsibilities and tasks at two US sites (both in Minnesota) and small foreign sites (Europe and China). Provide training as needed/required to employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage day to day activities relating to the export and import compliance program for the manufacturing and sales sites (including but not limited to US, Europe, and China) to ensure compliance, accuracy, and proper documentation/declarations supported with analysis and data.
* Oversee and interface with Engineering and Supply Chain for accurate HTS, COO (generic and preferential), and ECCN classification with well documented supporting documentation and analysis.
* Manage Know Your Customer ("KYC") processes.
* Establish and oversee internal audit processes for trade compliance and anti-corruption/anti-bribery.
* Provide regular compliance training to relevant functional departments.
* Draft, caused to be drafted, and maintain relevant compliance policies, procedures, and work instructions.
* As necessary, liaison and interface with government authorities (e.g. BIS and CBP), internal auditors, and external auditors.
* Utilize ACE reporting to facilitate audits for import and export adherence.
* Facilitate vetting of third parties (business partners and vendors).
* Perform Restricted Party Screening.
* Conduct and manage regular Compliance Risk Assessments and be an active participant in identifying and properly mitigating risks for the business.
* Successfully manage multiple projects and priorities according to deadlines and business priorities.
* Provide regular updates of projects, focuses, and status of compliance in

Required Qualifications:
* B.A. or B.S. 4-year degree from an accredited university in logistics, supply chain or international business and/or 4-6 years of related job experience.
* Knowledge of EAR, FTR, FTA, CBP, BIS, OFAC, HTS, COO, ECCN, and Anti-Boycott regulations.
* Knowledgeable in global trade, international shipping (export documentation and incoterms), and customs (import documentation) procedures.
* Ability to successfully conduct and lead meetings while ensuring compliance goals and projects are achieved according to established guidelines, procedures, policies, and deadlines.
* Ability to successfully influence leaders, peers, and those in other functions without direct reporting structure.
* System experience with ACE and ACE reporting.
* Excellent experience using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.
* Highly organized with successful project management experience.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong interpersonal skills.

Desired Characteristics:
* Advanced degree such as Masters or Juris Doctor with 5-7 years of trade compliance experience.
* Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist.

CPC Culture
Here are CPC, we are committed to respecting and valuing people, collaborating, and having high ethical standards. We have a passion for creating the best connections in the world.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting and empowering new team members. Our team has a wide range of experience levels and tenures. We are focused on building an environment that supports knowledge-sharing and mentorship.

Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. Finding the right balance between your personal and professional life is important. We offer a Monday-Friday schedule. Our business hours are from 8am-4:30pm. We also provide paid holidays, PTO, and paid parental leave.

Benefits & Compensation

At CPC, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, company-paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Parental Leave, and wellness offerings including onsite gym.
• Retirement Plan: Generous company match, Profit-Sharing, Automatic Enrollment & Contributions
• Salary: $120,000-$150,000 per year
  • This range is the pay scale for this role in Minnesota. Individual compensation is based on skills, experience, and qualifications related to this position.
• Bonus Eligibility: Yes

Join Us

If you're ready to be part of an innovative team that values connection and collaboration, we want to hear from you!

We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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