Position Overview
The Global Trade Content Manager is a pivotal role responsible for leading a team of analysts dedicated to the accurate compilation and in-depth understanding of the Harmonized System (HS). This position involves overseeing the management of trade content, including HS codes, duties and charges, prohibitions and restrictions, government agencies, customs rulings, and other trade-related documents. The role demands strong leadership skills and the ability to foster continuous improvement in content quality, research methodologies, and the exploration of automation opportunities, while keeping up to date with changing global trade regulations.
About The Role
In this opportunity as a
Global Trade Content Manager, you will:
- Lead a team of analysts in researching and accurately compiling HS data for multiple countries, focusing on sourcing information, verifying accuracy, converting to a standardized electronic format, and ensuring the quality of the final data.
- Collaborate with the leadership team of Global Trade Content to standardize the process for updating content data elements, provide metrics to the broader team, and ensure that internal goals are achieved.
- Drive process standardization consistent with global functional expectations and enhance processes for greater accuracy and efficiency.
- Meet Service Level Agreement metrics by using documented processes and coordinating the prioritization of work activities.
- Actively participate in projects to plan and implement global initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams across different offices.
- Develop a high-performing team, as measured by surpassing metrics, enhancing technical capabilities, improving work output efficiency, and maintaining high team morale.
- Provide vision, training, and motivation to boost team output.
About You
You’re a fit for the role of
Global Trade Content Manager if you have
- In-depth knowledge of the HS, customs regulations, and trade compliance requirements.
- Experience as an importer, exporter, or in a related field is highly beneficial.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient command of the English language.
- Results and deadline-oriented with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to quickly unify teams to deliver on complex tasks.
- Proven ability to motivate teams and develop individuals to achieve their next level of performance.
- Strong track record in leading and managing teams effectively.
- A bachelor's degree is required for this position. Preferred: A degree in International Business, Foreign Trade; or a degree in Commerce, Science or Engineering with professional certification in International Business, Import & Export Diploma/ Degree in Business Studies / International Trade / Transport & Logistics.
What’s in it For You?
Join us to inform the way forward with the latest AI solutions and address real-world challenges in legal, tax, compliance, and news. Backed by our commitment to continuous learning and market-leading benefits, you’ll be prepared to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. This includes:
- Industry-Leading Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, and hybrid model, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
- Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
- Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for inclusion, innovation, and customer-focus. Our eleven business resource groups nurture our culture of belonging across the diverse backgrounds and experiences represented across our global footprint.
- Hybrid Work Model: We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
- Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
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We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.
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