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VF Corporation Manager, Customs Compliance in Costa Mesa, California

Now that you’ve found the job description, what’s next?

At VF, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. As a purpose-led, performance-driven company, we are committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and action. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture - visit VF Careers (https://www.vfc.com/careers) or www.vfc.com .

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Customs Compliance Manager at VF looks a little like this.

This Denver, CO based role anchors a local team of customs experts in direct support of our brands. The Customs Compliance Manager maintains collegial relationships with brand stakeholders such as Product Development, Costing, Finance, and orchestrates across VF’s regional and global customs network. The Manager aligns across Global Supply Chain functions, such as Logistics, Product Procurement, and external logistics service providers, supporting the efficient goods movement from origins to final destinations, with important focus on the importation process.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

  • Ensuring the company meets customs reasonable care standards and is compliant in all aspects of the customs regulations

  • As a subject matter expert and owner of tariff classifications for assigned brand product lines

  • Managing day-to-day interactions with external service providers such as customs brokers, and 3PL’s

  • Directly manage engagements, request responses and any other dialogue in our partnership with Customs and Border Protection

  • Working closely with brand product development to tariff-engineer products achieving optimal duty rates

  • Conducting subject matter training to relevant stakeholders in the organization

  • By engaging on team projects both small and large

  • Contributing your vision in building the strategic direction of the broader Customs organization

  • Documenting and applying processes and procedures as new laws and regulations warrant

  • Ensuring the correct valuation of imports is applied

  • Implementing Importer Self-Assessment program requirements

  • Supporting our duty drawback, reconciliation, and other post-importation programs

  • Supporting our Foreign Trade Zone program.

  • Managing the validation, control and recordkeeping of Free Trade Agreement sourced production.

  • Overseeing import operations, brokerage processes and SOP’s

  • Implementing improvement plans and develop operational efficiencies that drive both enhanced compliance and better business processes

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel.

The foundation skills and requirements you will need in this position are:

Educational/ Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in progressively responsible customs compliance roles ( equivalent years of experience considered in lieu of degree)

  • 2+ years of supervisory experience required

  • Expertise in USHTS Section X1 and chapters 42, 61, 62 and 64 required

  • Expertise in Apparel Free Trade Agreement (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, HOPE) rules and regulations required

  • U.S. customs broker's license required

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel required

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Access, Smartsheet and Office 365 suite of tools (Teams, OneNote, etc.)

  • Experience with SAP S4 Global Trade Services (GTS) a plus

  • Background check for FTZ program required upon hire

  • Acumen in solving complex business problems with forward thinking solutions

  • Ability to engage appropriately at varying levels of the organization, serve the business in an efficient and proactive manner

  • Ability to enhance and implement world-class best practices with a mindset toward continuous improvement

  • Commitment to VF’s culture, purpose-driven values, guiding principles and leadership expectations

What do we offer you?

At VF, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

To learn more about VF’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com (https://www4.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30716&co_affid=vfcorp) and click “Looking to Join VF”.

To learn more about VF’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.vfc.com.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range :

$93,312.00 USD - $116,640.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

P lease note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com . VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

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