Reporting to the EMEA Foreign Trade Manager
Responsible for the company's Trade Compliance Program for the South African Operations. 
Proactively works to minimize compliance risk while maximizing operational and cost efficiency. Will be required to support the excellence of the company's Supply Chain organization
Responsibilities:
Function as an expert resource to all South African Operations in the areas of import/export transactions, Export Control regulations, Free Trade Agreements, (Bonded Warehouse is an advantage), policies and procedures with a strategic focus to streamline efficiencies and ensure compliance with regulations
Design, implement and manage a robust trade compliance program for the ZA Operations, including the ongoing development and maintenance of local procedures and training program 
Conduct risk assessments, identify compliance issues, and oversee implementation of corrective measures, assist with governmental audits
Manage import transactions on operational level: handle broker requests, ensure data quality and import entry file completeness, lead times and import entry archiving in document management system 
Implement and manage internal import compliance audits 
Monitor utilization of beneficial duties (Free Trade Agreements), apply for refund if required
Ensure compliant application of Tariff Codes (HTS) and Country of Origin 
Support the company's international cargo security and AEO licensing programs.