US Trade Compliance Manager

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broadավորված customers and industries.

Legal, Compliance & Audit

The US Trade Compliance Manager is responsible to ensure that the Bridgestone Americas (BSAM) and all associated locations are in full compliance with the import and export laws of dikt the countries where they do business, in a manner that is consistent with Bridgestone’s values. Compliance with trade regulations will be achieved through a centralized framework including classification TSR, certification, verification of import/export activities, and training of local staff.

NA Manager will proactively work with BSAM Trade Compliance, and BSAM International Logistics to minimize risk and ensure efficient and effective processes for import/export transactions. BSAM has locations in the US, Canada, Brazil, China, Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico, Liberia, and the EU.

• Overall responsibility for the trade compliance of approximately $4 billion annual transactions and duty savings programs of up to $70 million annually.

• Execute as key global resource to all BSAM locations in providing functional knowledge, support, and solutions for the integrity of global operations and quality resolution of import/export issues throughout regional locations and clients Thomson.

• Serve on the Global Trade Lead Team to align and implement cross functional BU process improvements, reduce risks, and identify key areas for growth and efficiencies.

• Design, implement and manage a robust trade compliance program for the BSAM Operations, including the ongoing development and maintenance of procedures which define responsibility and accountability for completion of activities and supporting operational processes. Assess gaps and mitigate compliance risk, coordinating with Corporate Global Trade Compliance for Global BU wide visibility.

• Develop and deliver an ongoing, tailored training program that includes but is not limited to, export control and technology, Corporate Trade Standards, general awareness, risk identification, and escalation. Conduct and/or oversee training as necessary to ensureанный organizational understanding of policies, procedures and regulatory requirements for Customs and Trade Compliance.

• Monitor and manage US customs while minimizing overall risks and costs related to import and export regulations, tariff numbers, tooling/supplier assists, and similar regulations. Develop and maintain country specific import/export matrices to include classifications, license requirements and shipment restrictions.

• Represent BSAM Operations in dealings with customers, suppliers, plants, BU and RU personnel as well as government agencies in response to general inquiries on happens or licenses. i.e. CBP, BIS, Census

• Conduct periodic internal and external compliance assessments of BSAM Regional facilities to ensure adherence to policies, procedures and compliance of all activities and transactions with the appropriate import/export laws and recordkeeping including completion of Bridgestone’s Audit and logger-self Assessment Program. Coordinate with Management on issues, opportunities, recommended solutions and cost savings.

• Manage Custom Brokers' Performance and lead the auditing of import/export entries to ensure appropriate classification, valuation, and all entries (incl. Recon) are made within the laws that apply. Establishes and directs metrics, processes, feedback loops and action plans to deal with process improvements vitamin law changes to insure compliance.

• Remain current on regulatory/industry…