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Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Corporate
We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Corporate, you are integral to our company’s award-winning success.
Enrich your managerial and organizational talents – from finance, quality, and supply chain to human resources, IT, sales, and strategy
Augment your comprehensive skillset with expert training across decision-making, change management, leadership, and business development
Obtain 360-degree support throughout your career life cycle, from early-stage to seasoned leader
About the Role
The Trade Compliance Auditor is responsible for auditing customs-related import and export compliance within the United States, Canada and EMEA regions.
This role serves to audit all compliance-related functions in the regions. This role reports to the Audit Manager, Trade Compliance. You will create and maintain trade compliance procedures and requirements to support the growth from an audit perspective.
What You Will Do
Responsible for executing against the auditing standards and performance criteria, managing audits.
Complete an initial risk assessment of the regional trade compliance operation.
Create both a line level audit review and more strategic “deep dive” audit plan.
Create a comprehensive audit plan that feeds into the Global Trade Compliance audit strategy.
Create regional KPIs based on audit results.
Work closely with the Trade Compliance Operations team to communicate findings and follow through until sufficient risk is mitigated.
Present regional audit results.
Audit to ensure proper customs valuation, classification, country of origin.
Planning, scheduling, coordinating, reviewing and reporting on compliance metrics within the trade compliance value chain.
Ensure that local risk management frameworks and processes are aligned with global ones and address risks.
Work closely within the audit team to ensure cohesiveness across all audit regions.
Monitor and audit of regional import and export processes and documentation to ensure compliance with trade laws.
Test processes for adherence to Harman’s Trade Compliance Policy, manuals and internal procedures.
Prepare audit reports & gap analysis, proposed remediation measures and targeted training to foster continuous improvement across the trade compliance value chain.
Monitor to ensure Trade Compliance recordkeeping requirements are followed, including adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
Identify and integrate ‘best practices’ standards for the organization based on global cooperation.
Build partnerships with third-party customs brokerage firms and trade compliance service providers.
What You Need to Be Successful
Bachelor’s degree in Trade Compliance or related field.
Experience in auditing trade-related functions preferred.
7+ years of experience in Trade Compliance operations.
Global/multinational mindset and awareness.
Areas of Expertise: Customs compliance; export/import activities; documentation; HTS classification.
Experience with US, CA, and EMEA compliance operation
Bonus Points if You Have
Customs Broker License (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) credentials
Experience with Thomson Reuters OneSource or similar global trade management (GTM) software
Expertise with automotive parts and consumer electronics commodities is a plus
Multi-cultural awareness and ability to adjust communication accordingly.
What Makes You Eligible
Be willing to travel up to 10% domestic and international travel.
Be willing to work in an hybrid office environment and/or fully remote, with occasional trips into the office required.
What We Offer
Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
Competitive wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement
“Be Brilliant” employee recognition and rewards program
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
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HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Harman Los Angeles, California, USA Office
8500 Balboa Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 91329
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