Associate Director, Customs and International Trade

Merck•Rahway, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Associate Director, Global Customs Valuation At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. Join us in our mission to make a difference.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Six (6) or more years of functional expertise with international trade or equivalent
Hands-on experience using Microsoft products (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong project management skills and ability to conduct complex reporting processes
Sustained level of high performance
Proficient in English
Awareness of diversity

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
Trade-related certificate
Developed conceptual and practical expertise in Customs valuation issues, including WTO valuation methodologies, and experience with no-sale valuation and transaction value
Global duty mitigation strategy including US FTZ knowledge and/or experience
Financial or accounting training, knowledge, and/or experience

Responsibilities

Oversee our company's global Value for Customs Purposes (VCP) program
Oversee global Proof of Payment activities
Lead efforts related to global customs valuation reviews, including annual reporting of transfer price adjustments
Collaborate with team members on global duty mitigation strategies, including US Foreign Trade Zones and ex-US Foreign Trade Zone equivalents
Effectively manage escalated questions and queries relating to customs valuation on a daily basis
Interface closely with colleagues in finance, accounting, tax, and various businesses to identify and understand our company's complex financial transactions, ensuring customs valuation controls are in place and effective
Participate in or direct cross-functional teams aiming to implement and manage complex valuation control processes
Drive global initiatives to ensure the correct reporting of customs value, such as reporting of royalty payments and transfer price adjustments
Manage the valuation-related content on team sites
Work with global trade management systems to ensure all valuation master data and processes are maintained
Develop and maintain company guidelines for appropriate Incoterm usage and act as the primary escalation point for business concerns related to Incoterms
Develop and maintain customs valuation standards and procedures, and design and upgrade associated training materials
Assist the ECO Global Trade Standards & Controls team in audits by providing input regarding valuation requirements and internal processes, and assist in identifying findings
Lead prior/voluntary disclosure efforts on valuation issues, if required, and manage disclosure-related CAPA
Create and maintain internal procedures covering the process steps of key activities
Manage the U.S. Customs reconciliation program for all company divisions, including data collection from numerous stakeholders and evaluating data for Reconciliation filings
Select Reconciliation broker, act as primary point of contact, and coordinate annual filings
Understand and interpret applicable legislation and monitor customs valuation-related legislative changes globally, coordinating communication of changes to the business
Develop and monitor centrally managed trade compliance processes around the VCP program and VCP-related tools
Consider and implement proactive enhancements to valuation processes, including our company’s VCP program
Develop and maintain records and procedures relating to the VCP programs
Work with our company's regional leads to develop and manage ROW proof of payment efforts
Assist in developing and maintaining corporate and divisional policies, guidelines, and standards that support compliant and efficient trade compliance systems
Where compliance gaps are identified, assist in designing solutions and implementing enhancements
Represent the company in industry trade groups and advocacy efforts, as appropriate