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Position Purpose: The Imports and Regulatory Compliance Manager is an integral part of Petco’s sourcing strategy andis responsible formanaging all functions related to the clearance of imported goods through US Customs and other related government agencies.
This includes, but is not limited todeterminingproper tariff classification, duty,valuationand import regulatory compliance for morethat15% of the total corporate sourcing volume. Additionally, this individual manages the registration process and labeling requirements for all consumable goods with each state’s department of agriculture, ensuring that Petco is in full compliance with all consumable labeling requirements and ensuringtimelypayment to each state for consumable products annually.
Must be a strong communicator to ensure a consistent message is sent across Petco’s matrix organizationregardingHarmonized Tariff codes, U.S. Customs record keeping requirements, and state regulatory requirementspertaining toPetco’s import and consumable business
Essential Job Functions: The incumbent must be able to performall ofthe following duties and responsibilities with or withouta reasonableaccommodation.
- Monitor information flow ofproductsspecifications and sample productssubmittedfrom international vendors. Determinethe proper HTS and Schedule B product classification for all existing and newly introduced SKUs.
- Manage Customs Brokerage House on-time performance forcustomsentry filing.
-Establishand maintain Standard Operating Procedures for Customs Brokerage House to follow.
- Act as main company contact to manage andmaintaincommunications fromStateDepartment of Agriculture.
- Manage consumable product labeling requirements from all 50 States and the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.).
- Manage the registration & fee program for all 50 States and the District of Columbia (Washington D.C.).
- Develop and implement an import compliance and regulatory training program to drivean overallawareness through the Petco organization and drive accountability to those with responsibilities (e.g.Product Development team).
- Analyze and interpret CFRs 19/21/7, HTSUS, and existing/developing international trade agreements and prepare recommendations for merchandizing and product development teams as to the best cost while complying within Petco’s ethical practices and quality standards.
- Direct the construction and maintenance of an electronic user platform which shares SKU and HTS data across the organization and to our customs brokers.
- Interact and collaborate with Product Development Managers to convey sourcing opportunities thatleverageFree Trade Agreement and minimize duties rates for international sourcing initiatives.
-Establishthe type of products to be registered: food, treats, rawhide, vitamins, minerals, oral medicines, etc. Communicate requirements to the Product Development team.
- Monitor filing deadlines are met for each state, coordinating with Accounts Payable for transfer of funds.
- Work with AAFCO (Association. of American Feed Control Officials)regardinglabeling standards, obtain a copy of the AAFCO handbook.
- Develop strategic plans in concert with other department executive teams to ensure the Petco fullycomplies withstate and federal regulations.
- Partner with Petco vendors, trade associations, in-houseveterinarian, trade attorney, legal, USDA, and other experts on best practices for labeling and state registration.
-Determinerequirements for import vs. domestic SKU.
-Determinemethodologyto have newSKU'sadded toSKUdatabase. - Create product database for affected SKUs leverage 3rd Party Sourcing Agency.
- Review weight-baserequirements for each state.
- Manage label database, photos of packaging with front and back product labels with legible ingredients and use database information to complete State registrations.
- Collaborate with internalauditto review bulk-food "rawhide bar" labeling and other signage to ensure they meet state requirements. Interact professionally,effectivelyand respectfully through verbal and written communication with all professional contacts with emphasis on company interests.
- Effectively create complex documents and reports using products within the Microsoft Office suite and other automated applications.
- Travel to visit local Petco stores or competitors for fact-finding, training or other meetings on an occasional basis.
- Independently prioritize andaccomplishmultiple tasks within establishedtimeframes
- Commit to quality animal care.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has direct supervision over one analyst.
Work EnvironmentThe majority ofjob duties are conducted while seated indoors at a computer terminal, with little or no exposure to hazards. Occasional domestic and international travel isrequired
Education (Required):bachelor’s degree is required,Anequivalent combination of relative working experience and education may be substituted.Certification (Required): Customs Brokerage License
WorkExperience (Required):
Minimum of 15 years progressively responsible experience working in a similar role. Prior experience and working knowledge of Asian customs and export practices isrequired The qualified candidate will havedemonstratedconsistently successful experience working with overseas or domestic agents, trading companies, and manufacturers, with an advanced working knowledge of imports and associated regulations and tariffs. The qualified candidate must be able to efficiently manage multiple projects at the same time,organizeand trackfine detailsof projects, communicate effectively verbally and in writing withInternationalsuppliers and work collaboratively in ateam basedenvironment.Proven advanced ability to use applications within Microsoft Office suite as well as advanced ability to extract and analyze data from databases and make appropriate recommendations having significant margin impact is required.Advanced business acumen, project managementskillsand leadership skills are alsorequired requires advanced anddemonstratedknowledge and abilities in the following areas: - CFRs 19/21/7, HTSUS, and existing international trade agreements - AAFCO Requirements - Import compliance involving food and textile industries. - U.S. CBP Focused Assessment Program - Current FDA and USDA regulations - Import quotas, anti-dumping legislation, customs security initiatives
Work Experience (Preferred): Retail and Inventory Management experience is a plus.
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Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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