Hewlett Packard Enterprise - Spring, TX

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Manager
Remote - Spring, TX
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a highly skilled US Customs Drawback Manager to lead and manage our customs drawback operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and optimizing the recovery of duty refunds. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in customs regulations and drawback processes, overseeing the full cycle of customs drawback processes from application to recovery. As part of the job family, the manager will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating drawback business processes, partnering with stakeholders to identify and implement opportunities for business process improvement. This position requires leading and working with cross-functional teams to create and implement plans that enable the execution of drawback strategies. The US Customs Drawback Manager will apply expert subject matter knowledge to manage staff activities in solving complex business and technical issues within established policies. This role involves managing activities of exempt individual contributors and has accountability for a large multi-department area significantly impacting business unit results and organizational strategy. The manager will act as a key advisor to senior management on the development of overall policies and long-term goals of the organization, planning, managing, and monitoring high-end operational and tactical activities of staff members. The position typically reports to the Director or above. In this role, the manager will be accountable for the US Drawback Operation, ensuring financial commitments and compliance requirements are met. Responsibilities include managing a team of senior-level exempt individual contributors, hiring, setting, and monitoring annual performance plans, coaching, and career development. The manager will consult with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a broad scope, create new operational efficiencies, and oversee the development and delivery of complex initiatives impacting the global supply chain. Compliance assurance is critical, ensuring all drawback claims comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and internal policies. The manager will also participate in the comprehensive review of drawback claims, lead and mentor the team of drawback specialists, implement best practices, coordinate audit preparations, conduct training sessions, and generate regular reports on drawback activities, recovery rates, and compliance statuses.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage the full cycle of customs drawback processes, from application to recovery.
  • Accountable for the US Drawback Operation, meeting financial commitments and compliance requirements.
  • Manage a team of senior-level exempt individual contributors.
  • Responsible for hiring, setting, and monitoring annual performance plans, coaching, and career development.
  • Consult with business leaders to guide and influence strategic decision-making within a broad scope.
  • Create new operational efficiencies and process improvements.
  • Oversee the development and delivery of complex initiatives that can impact the supply chain globally.
  • Ensure all drawback claims comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations and internal policies.
  • Participate in the comprehensive review of drawback claims with supporting documentation.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the team of drawback specialists.
  • Implement best practices and process improvements to maximize efficiency and recovery rates.
  • Coordinate and prepare for CBP audits and respond to any inquiries or audits effectively.
  • Conduct training sessions for internal teams on drawback regulations and procedures.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and resolve any issues.
  • Generate and present regular reports on drawback activities, recovery rates, and compliance statuses.

Requirements

  • First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
  • Typically 10+ years of experience in a supply chain function (or related fields).
  • Typically 2-4 years of people management experience.
  • Preference for Licensed Customs Broker.
  • Excellent understanding of US Customs Duty Drawback program processes, business operations, and strategy.
  • Excellent analytical thinking, analysis, data modeling, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent project management skills, including time and risk management and project structuring.
  • Advanced leadership skills, including coaching, team-building, conflict resolution, and management.
  • Ability to manage human capital in a virtual and global environment to drive workforce development and achieve desired results.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including advanced negotiation, presentation, and influence skills.
  • Superior business acumen, technical knowledge of multiple business units, and extensive knowledge in applications and technologies.
  • Strong understanding of the company's policies and processes.
  • Advanced multi-tasking and prioritization skills.
  • Advanced understanding of national and international trade requirements.
  • Advanced relationship management skills, including partnering and consulting.

Nice-to-haves

  • Accountability
  • Active Learning
  • Active Listening
  • Bias
  • Coaching
  • Commercial Acumen
  • Complex Project Management
  • Contract Management
  • Creativity
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Experience Strategy
  • Data Science
  • Design Thinking
  • Empathy
  • Engineering Product Development
  • Financial Acumen
  • Follow-Through
  • Global Sourcing
  • Growth Mindset
  • Intellectual Curiosity
  • Long Term Planning
  • Managing Ambiguity
  • Manufacturing Supply Chain
  • Negotiation

Benefits

  • Health & Wellbeing benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Personal & Professional Development programs to help reach career goals.
  • Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging initiatives that celebrate individual uniqueness.
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