Sr. Trade Compliance PM - Exports

Job Description

This role will build upon and operate the India trade compliance program for Amazon s Exports initiatives. As the Trade Compliance PM, you will be responsible for export compliance for the products available on the Amazon.in marketplace to various countries across the globe. For new initiatives, you will provide the business with critical SME knowledge and analysis on topics, including new regulations, classification, valuation, ad-hoc destination regulatory changes, partner government agency (PGA) implications, export incentive schemes, cost-savings initiatives, etc., on a global scale. To maintain compliance in line with growth in the long term, you will provide training, and create and implement scalable processes with business stakeholders. In executing this role, you will work directly with business teams, internal Legal department, Logistics, Supply Chain, Tax, Transfer Pricing, Finance, Procurement teams, and a variety of external Amazon partners. You will also work closely with all of Amazon s global trade teams for new trade and expansions initiatives based on business needs from time to time.We are looking for someone who can:- Provide detailed subject matter expertise on end-to-end export requirements from identification of export regulations in India including SCOMET, FEMA, export classification, managing customs contacts, and other matters of litigation pertaining to trade compliance.- Knowledge of Free Trade Agreements (FTA), Generalized System of Preference (GSP) etc.- In case of new global initiatives, perform research on trade risks and opportunities, and summarize findings and recommendations for business stakeholders.- Collaborate with Amazon s regional trade teams regularly to execute new product and country expansions initiatives.- Monitoring import tax updates of different countries (budget and finance bills) for ensuring timely communication to stakeholders & preventing potential risk associated with the cross border trade.- Monitoring export compliance space (regulatory restrictions on categories, certifications, improper listings and scrutiny at Customs).- Engaging with customs brokers and carriers for managing export compliance related queries and providing efficient and swift resolutions.- Manage robust engagement with internal support-function teams to ensure efficient compliance, audit and operation mechanisms for the program.- Effectively lead large cross-functional projects, with a focus on efficiency & scalability.- Define and report on key performance and compliance metrics to business teams along with local & regional trade teams.- Provide effective trade compliance training and public policy updates to stakeholders.- Respond to official government inquiries, escalations or audits in liaison with internal legal team.- Updating eligibility rules based on new regulations or changes in current regulations partnering with stakeholders- Auditing the processes and activities supported by operations arm of the team on ad-hoc basis and provide regular updates and feedback around business expectations and near-future business initiatives.- Process standardization by deploying and revisiting SOPs relating to the export and import processes in global market.- SQL/Macros knowledge would be a plus but not mandatory.- Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status., Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor s Degree from an accredited institution- 5-7 years of trade compliance experience in managing export compliance- Knowledge of import and export compliance requirements- Ability to accurately identify compliance gaps, perform research, and accurately communicate findings and recommendations in written analysis- Strong project management and verbal communication skills- Ability to create and utilize metrics and reporting to define program health and progress- Sound judgement in a fast-paced environment- Self-starter and independent thinker Preferred Qualifications:- Prior experience in managing export compliance in an E-Commerce set-up.- Advanced compliance training, Masters or Law degree is a plus, but is not requiredExperience & proven track-record in identifying, creating and driving strategic initiatives for the organizations

Keyskills :
transfer pricingfree trade agreementscorporate liaisonproject managementposition managementcross bordersubject matter expertisesupply chaintrade compliancetrade agreementspublic policy