International Trade Management Lead

For nearly 70 years, MasterBrand has been shaping the places where people come together, enriching lives and creating meaningful memories for our customers. That, combined with our stylish products, expansive dealer and retail network, and dedicated associates, has helped make us the number one North American residential cabinet business. Our unique culture of continuous improvement is based on trusting the tools, empowering the team and moving forward, and is kept alive by our more than 14,000 associates across 20 plus manufacturing facility and offices. Visit www.masterbrand.com to learn more and join us in building great experiences together!

This position will serve as an integral member of the Legal and Compliance team, supporting the organization’s strategy for global import compliance. Reporting to the Senior Director, Trade Compliance, this position will have a direct role in the development of the organization’s global trade compliance controls, processes, and solutions across the company. This position will be responsible for collaborating with key functional areas to ensure organizational compliance, including Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Establish, implement, and maintain processes and standards for assuring trade compliance.
• Work cross-functionally to develop and implement trade compliance solutions that generate efficiency.
• Provide subject-matter expertise and guidance on relevant trade matters, including, without limitation, U.S. and international Customs/import regulations, PGA/OGA, USMCA, CTPAT/OEA, and Mexico’s IMMEX program.
• Stay up to date on changes in Customs/import and export regulations and ensure the Company modifies processes, standards, metrics and reporting to comply with relevant standards and requirements.
• Prepare and present periodic reporting to key stakeholders and driving collaboration between the business and compliance departments.
• Drive expansion of the use of automated systems and technology to implement controls, conduct risk assessments, and conduct training.
• Ensure that record management and retention systems are further developed, updated, and maintained.
• Lead specialty task forces as needed.
• Develop and implement trade compliance training solutions.
• Engage with internal stakeholders on initiatives that affect trade and where trade matters may impact strategy.
• Provide regular reports on the status of global trade projects, initiatives, and outstanding matters.
• Lead and support trade compliance continuous improvement initiatives to enhance business excellence.
• Identify, facilitate, and manage execution of improvement projects fulfilling key breakthrough objectives.
• Own or provide leadership to others for projects from beginning to end - including discovery, data collection, development with feedback, implementation, and follow up.

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, international relations, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in international trade, with 5+ years developing trade compliance programs.
• Licensed Customs Broker.
• Strong understanding of international trade law and compliance, particularly in the USMCA region.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with a variety of internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Experience with Lean principles and continuous improvement processes.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (preferred).
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is an equal opportunity employer. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. MasterBrand Cabinets LLC also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasterBrand Cabinets LLC’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Reasonable Accommodations

MasterBrand Cabinets LLC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment, please contact us at [email protected].