**Job Description** **General Description:** Responsible for ensuring compliance with all necessary government regulations during the import and export of goods in the most cost-efficient manner possible. **Responsibilities:** * Maintain customs policies, ensure a unique implementation aligned with evolving global needs, local regulations, and corporate policies/standards across Medline's global manufacturing facilities * Mitigate risks associated with import and export operations, identify cost-saving opportunities, and participate in various government and global trade programs and initiatives. * Manage relationships and agreements with customs brokers and other third parties involved in import and export processes. * Review/validate HTS classifications, administer trade programs, NAFTA, rules of origin, and other export promotion programs. * Manage and administer certifications for tariff deferrals or use of credits to avoid payment of foreign trade taxes, health permit applications, other authorizations, etc. * Manage supply chain security, C-TPAT and AEO security initiatives. * Promote and manage improvement plans for the department, automations, and tools for reviewing accurate pre- and post-clearance information declarations. * Monitor the generation of information required for effective tracking of metrics established by management. * Implement inventory control system audits, compliance with tariff and non-tariff regulations, permit balances, authorizations, etc. * Ensure effective training within the area and communication of changes to relevant personnel. **Professional Profile** ***Experience/Technical Skills*** * People management skills, minimum 7 years of experience in import/export, project development, continuous improvement techniques, implementation of regulatory changes. * Bilingual. ***Competencies / Soft Skills*** * Proactive * Decision-making ability * Teamwork * Sense of urgency * Dynamic * Ability to work under pressure * Ability to handle multiple projects * Decision-making ability ***Academic Background*** * Bachelor’s degree in International Trade or related field. Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.