Columbia Sportswear 4.2 ★

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.
At Columbia, we’re as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide, we’re proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest, where natural wonders are our playground.
Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: “It’s perfect. Now make it better.” As pioneers of relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.
We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.
And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Sr Customs and Trade Specialist applies in-depth knowledge of global trade to facilitate trade and ensures compliance with all import and export regimes and various other agency regulations globally, through strategic engagement with internal customers and external agencies and associations.
Develops, implements and/or manages sub-sets of programs within broader programs such as Duty Optimization, Process Improvement Initiatives, and Global ‘Trusted Trader’ programs.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
1. Establishes and executes core operations including training and process improvement for commercial document production, trade agreement qualification, order management
2. Monitors and evaluates trade facilitation programs and identifies opportunities to leverage trade to support global business objectives.
3. Advises and trains cross-functional colleagues on trade facilitation and cost saving opportunities.
4. Identifies solutions and facilitates implementation of corrective action plans according to process improvement principles.
5. Assesses risks and performs compliance audits.
6. Creates or reviews SOPs and process documentation.
7. Implements or manages projects and regional programs.
8. Researches and benchmarks best practices and opportunities for global process improvement.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.