Import Manager

Leonardo Helicopters is a multinational company, producing helicopters deployed in more than 150 countries across the globe. Leonardo Helicopters’ U.S. headquarters has been in Philadelphia since 1980 and is home to a world-class production facility, maintenance center, training academy and stellar engineering team. We offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, 401k match, generous paid time off and much more.

Summary of Position:

This position is responsible for managing and ensuring company-wide compliance with U.S. import regulations and strategically managing workflows with import brokers to minimize the impact of import duties, tariffs, and fees, clear incoming shipments and address all attendant issues to ensure the timely receipt of spare parts, systems, and aircraft.

Tasks include the management of the process to import components, spare parts, and finished helicopters from start to finish, preparation of all required documentation associated with imports, ensuring compliance with the Customs and Border Control (CBP) import regulations, and the assignment of HTS and Schedule B codes, application for licenses, and all related documentation for the import of hardware, software, data and services. This role is also responsible for developing, implementing, improving, and managing Leonardo Helicopters US Corporation (LHUSC) import management structures, due diligence screening, maintenance of internal controls policies, and systems for regulatory compliance.

The position will be responsible for supporting all import-related aspects of the development, implementation, execution, and training of employees for the LHUSC trade compliance policy and procedures as they relate to import activity. This position, in tandem with the Export function, will coordinate to ensure the required flow of materials and data into and out of LHUSC. Candidates must maintain a customs broker license and be a Certified Customs Specialist. Candidates must have the ability to react to developing import regulations and advise the General Counsel on appropriate mitigation steps, and assess the trade compliance risks of executing transactions with non-US entities in a variety of capacities (e.g., customers, affiliates, sales promoters, suppliers, employees, and every other function of the company that deals with non-US persons or entities).

Responsibilities:

• Manages relationships with import brokers to minimize the impact of duties, tariffs, and import costs for LHUSC.
• Coordinates with Export Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain, Finance, Program, and Customer Support Teams to ensure the efficient flow of components and materials into LHUSC.
• Responds to import matters as presented on a daily basis.
• Researches and interprets U.S. import regulations and flows all changes into LHUSC policies and procedures. Responds to all formal requests received from and audits initiated by Customs and Border Protection.
• Audits and monitors LHUSC's import filings to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and suggests workflow and other changes to mitigate audit risk.
• Reviews all pre- and post-entry import documentation for accuracy of classifications, associated duties, and all other required information.
• Registers, maintains, and renews all import-related certifications and applications.
• Reviews, updates, implements and trains employees on import-related aspects of the AWPC trade compliance policy and procedures.

Qualifications for Position:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Also possesses expert knowledge of U.S. import control regulations including U.S. Customs Regulations, (19 CFR), classification (ECCN, HTSUS) and CF28/CF29 responses.

Experience:

• Minimum six years’ experience in import and customs compliance.

Licensure/Certification:

U.S. Custom House Broker license preferred

Certified Customs Specialist preferred