Import Export Regulatory Compliance Manager

Description

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At Lactalis in the USA, we’re committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive—whether you’re just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we’re proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani® Italian cheeses and ricotta, Président® specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft® natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel®, Black Diamond® cheddar, and Parmalat® milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Oui®, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Green Mountain Creamery®, and Mountain High®, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun®, Gopi®, and Arz®.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values—Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone’s unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy. 

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA , part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Import Export Regulatory Compliance Manager based in Buffalo, New York.  The purpose of this position is to manage the Export/Import compliance activities of Lactalis Deli, Inc. (Import & Exporter) to ensure adherence with all applicable laws and regulations and improving operational efficiencies. This position will report to the Assistant Director – Import/Export Sales Administration & Customer Service. 

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Exports: 

• Ensure that all export transactions comply with applicable laws and regulations in the regions/countries where we do business by applying advanced knowledge of regulations and requirements and coordinating with our local subsidiaries as well as our sales and marketing teams to support business requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, best practices and standardization through the understanding of global trade regulations, international supply chain and customs documentation. Assess existing and future requirements.
• Develop/Update/Maintain export compliance processes and policies.
• Liaise with Quality Departments to issue all required documentation to register products with foreign governments.
• Manage all required export sanitary registration documentation including but not limited to: Authorization Letters, Certificates of Free Sale, etc.
• Complete and Sign COOs/FTAs; Maintain relevant records including commodity classification and internal due diligence determinations.
• Complete/Update Factory Registrations (FDA ELM, Korea MFDS, etc.)
• Assist with Commodity Customs Classifications as needed.
• Manage USDA AMS Documentation Audits.

Imports: 

• Manage/Update/Maintain Food Facility Registrations (40+ factories).
• Assist Foreign Factories with FDA Inspection Questionnaires.
• FSVP Importer Program: Maintain List of Products/Customers, maintain and update FSVP Agreement Letters, and coordinate administration of the FSVP Program with the Corporate Quality Team.
• Stay current on all import regulations (FDA, Customs) and Trade Actions (e.g. Section 301 Tariffs) and implement necessary actions to ensure compliance.
• Assist with Commodity Customs Classifications as needed.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

 Education

• Ideal incumbent will possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from a College or University.

Experience

• Two+ years related experience in relevant field.
• Knowledge of USMCA and other Free Trade Agreements, Rules of Origin, a must.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft suite (Excel, Word).

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain rigorous accuracy/quality standards.
• Must be self-motivated, organized and possess strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and complex workload.
• Team player able to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make effective autonomous decisions.
• Basic French and/or Spanish a + but not required.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.