Job Summary

The Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of import/export customs activity in Europe and United Kingdom for all Avient business segments/units. The position will report to the Sr EU Trade & Compliance Manager and will focus on assessing and mitigating risk to ensure compliance with EU and UK imports and exports while leading a team of analysts.

Some travel may be required.

Essential Functions

Lead and conduct relevant import/export program activity in accordance with relevant EU and UK government authorities, WTO, ICC, and Avient Policies and Procedures.  Maintain and update customs licenses for imports/exports/free trade agreements Ensure physical and digital recordkeeping and controls of all import/export activity, registration files and reporting in accordance with regulations for each Avient entity. Respond to and facilitate all EU and UK government queries, audits, notification of fines/penalties, refunds, and visits regarding import/export activities. Manage all aspects of Free Trade Agreement programs including vendor solicitations, qualification, issuance, and recordkeeping. Oversee and instruct EU and UK Customs Broker/Agent/software providers - establish and ensure service agreement/contract, Powers of Attorney, and NDA exist; Invoice/Accounts Payable process; SOP's, audits, and KPI's. Classify/determine Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). Act as EU and UK subject matter expert to communicate, collaborate, and respond to all Avient internal queries (i.e., Commercial, Customer Service, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Product Stewardship, IT, Finance, Tax, etc.).   Support Sr Trade Compliance Manager to develop, train and manage imports/exports control functions.  Monitor and identify changes in applicable rules, regulations, standards and related import/export trends relevant to the business unit; recommend and establish necessary modifications to policies and procedures. Lead & develop Trade & Compliance Analyst team.  Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodology to drive continuous improvement efforts. Develop and provide education plan and subject matter training to team and internal resources. Communicate status, opportunities, objectives, and questions with Business Unit and Global Trade Compliance Leadership.  Other duties as assigned. 

Education and Experience

4 year degree or equivalent experience in international trade, customs brokerage, global logistics/freight forwarding. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in international trade, customs brokerage, global logistics/freight forwarding or international business environment and regulatory compliance including import, export, classification (HTSUS), export control brokerage, customs and compliance.

Additional Qualifications

Ability to lead and embrace change. Ability and experience leading a high performing team and developing talent. Ability to lead large scope cross functional projects to completion amidst uncertain conditions, obstacles and/or conflicting data. Ability to collaborate with internal and external network to achieve company goals.  Ability to work in teams while promoting Avient values and ethical standards.  Ability to communicate effectively in writing and oral presentations to diverse audiences.  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills.  Ability to read, interpret, and apply EU and UK  government regulations.  Proficiency with English in both written and verbal form. SAP experience preferred.  Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Exposure to and understanding of EU and UK trade regulations, including free trade agreements.  Exposure to and understanding of international commerce and commercial terms (INCO Terms) as well as trade compliance practices and procedures as generally implemented in multinational organizations.

Competencies

Leader of Others - Drives Engagement Leader of Others - Courage Leader of Others - Values Differences Leader of Others - Ensures Accountability Leader of Others - Develops Talent Leader of Others - Organizational Savvy

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.  

Security includes physical security and cyber security. 

Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports   Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy    Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint   Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  For more information, visit www.avient.com.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace. Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.