Compliance Manager

Alba Wheels Up is a premier Customhouse broker and Freight Forwarder. Alba Wheels Up has become the standard for the expertise needed to handle the Wearing Apparel, Perishable, Electronics and Marble & Stone sectors, traditionally the most difficult commodities to both harmonize and provide supply chain management to. Our Global network provides true door-to-door service and supply chain management required in today's logistics environment. Our advanced transport management platform ensures visibility of our client's freight from point to point. All team members are encouraged and supported to obtain their career and personal goals while working in world class facilities.  

The Compliance Manager will work in the Compliance Department. Their role will be to proactively and reactively manage broker and entry filing compliance.  The emphasis includes reviewing entries for adherence to company processes, CBP and PGA compliance.  This will include file auditing, monthly audit reports, hosting webinar training and direct instruction to staff; research of CBP & PGA issues among others.  

Responsibilities --

Compliance:

• Maintain Alba employee POA in accordance with 19 CFR 111.2(a)(II)(1).
• Conduct reviews and audits per company Audit SOP and post results in CargoWise
• Review Powers of Attorney received for validity and accuracy, and process any applications (i.e. bond, ACH, CF5106).
• Conduct daily reviews of import compliance visual boards and reports and drive corrective actions from staff/branches when needed.
• Develop training topics from results and present company webinars on relevant topics
• Assist Branch Managers with ensuring that all monitoring reports are reviewed timely.
• Ensure that branch employees are kept up to date on Customs and OGA related developments. Read daily publications of CSMS Messages from CBP, local customs publications (e.g. Pipelines, Public Bulletins, etc.). Visit customs and OGA websites on a regular basis. Ensure familiarity with Customs’ Informed Compliance Publications.
• Communicate with Customs and Other Government Agencies regarding compliance issues as needed. 
• Attend monthly Brokerage/Operations/Compliance Calls.
• Meet as needed with Customs compliance, sales, executive and administrative management.

Post Entry:

• As needed, ensure proper and timely filing of PSCs, protests, petitions, supplemental duty tenders, etc., in accordance with regulatory, operations and HQ guidelines.
• Report all penalties and liquidated damages to Management.
• As needed, manage all post entry activities, from start to finish.
• Ensure proper handling/monitoring of all TIB entries. Notify clients of a TIB status at least three times during the course of a bond. Use the form letter provided in Operations Manual. 

Training:

• Prepare and hold webinar training sessions on a regular basis for company staff. Topics should be based on the following:
• Issues apparent on customs rejects
• Problems discovered during the daily reviews
• New customs/OGA developments and procedures
• Assist entry personnel with compliance-related questions and issues.

Qualifications --

• CHB License required
• High school diploma or equivalent a must.
• At least 5 years’ experience in the customs brokerage industry.
• Knowledge of HTSUS, Regulations and classification a must.
• Must possess excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and complete projects within assigned deadline.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Needs to be exceedingly detail oriented with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Ability to identify issues and act with a sense of urgency to resolve them.
• Aptitude for simple accounting and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office Suite with focus on Excel
• CargoWise experience a plus.

Alba Wheels Up International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.