Trade Compliance Lead

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

The Trade Compliance Lead will be located in Richardson, Texas and will partner with other members of the company and play a critical role in the strategic development and implementation of company-wide international trade compliance policies and programs.  This position also will be dedicated for Lennox International’s import/export compliance, and sourcing activities in China (currently the Shanghai, Wuxi and Shenzhen regions).  This covers all applicable aspects of U.S., Peoples Republic of China, and other relevant import and export laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Customs Regulations and PRC Import and Export Regulations.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Leads the import/export process and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Handles and coordinates internal customs audit, keeps track of post entries issues, interacts/coordinates with the external auditor for external audit review, and process with U.S. Customs all the post entry corrections
• Collaborates with other departments/teams to integrate trade compliance within business systems or processes, such as customer sales, sourcing, accounting, and shipping/receiving
• Reviews and recommends approval/rejection of marking waiver request 
• Maintains records in accordance with customs record keeping requirements
• Establishes, implements and monitors metrics for measuring trade compliance effectiveness and continuous improvement
• Interfaces with customs officials, other government agencies, legal counsel and trade compliance consultants
• Provides cross functional leadership, and training on trade compliance
• Classifies parts, components, and finished products for import and export purposes according to the U.S. and International HTS regulations and procedures
• Maintains the classification master database, reviews and improves classification procedures, and checks with the external auditor the following:
  • Classification,
  • Country of origin,
  • Valuation,
  • Preferential and free trade program
  • U.S Customs Broker mistakes, relevant changes, corrections and disclosures
• Handles and coordinates internal customs reviews, keeping track of post entries issues, interacts/coordinates with the external auditor for external audit review, and processing with the U.S team all the post entry corrections.
• Collaborates with other departments/teams to integrate import and export compliance within business systems or processes, such as customer sales, order management, sourcing, accounting, or shipping and receiving
• Performs research valuation analysis, corrective action planning, and responding to any third-party inquiries
• Trains Vendors in US and Asia on documentation and trade compliance requirements

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or Finance and 5 years of international or domestic customs experience
• Strong USHTS classification background
• Strong ability to work without supervision
• Strong ability to make decisions on their own
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings
• Good presentation, and oral/written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good organizational, planning and follow-up skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
• English and Chinese fluent

Preferred:

• Experience with U.S. Import and Export Regulations, including ITAR regulations
• Proficiency with SAP operating system
• Involvement with the U.S. Customs C-TPAT Program
• Involvement with U.S. Customs ISA Program
• SAP and GTS Expertise
• Strong Project Management Experience
• Working experience in a manufacturing working environment

WHAT WE OFFER:

At Lennox, we realize that our greatest assets are our employees. This is why we are committed to providing limitless opportunities for growth and development of all our employees, largely promoting from within the organization. Lennox offers employees a variety of flexible work options.

This role is based in the office Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Excellent medical plans designed to support healthy lifestyles
• Mental and financial health programs
• Outstanding 401k with company match and 1-year bonus 
• Employee Stock Purchase Program 
• Community involvement opportunities 
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Relocation assistance is available 
• And much, much more!

The compensation range for this position is approximately $89,000 - $117,000 and will be based on the candidate’s qualification, experience, and education

OUR CULTURE

At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization.  They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

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