Please note that the salary range shown above is a general guideline only. Salary differentials are based on multiple factors including (but not limited to), geographic location, education/training, years of relevant experience/seniority, merit, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Mohawk Global considers all of these variables when extending an offer of employment.
Who We Are: Mohawk Global is a 300-person team of logistics and trade specialists dedicated to fulfilling the supply chain needs of our customers with a strong emphasis on customs brokerage, domestic and international transportation, trade compliance, education, and consulting. Our business practices are driven and exhibited daily by our three core values: to ENRICH purposefully, to CARE personally and to DELIVER professionally. To learn more about our core values and what makes us truly unique in our industry, please click here.
We pride ourselves in being a highly employee-centric organization that truly puts our people (and customers) first! At Mohawk, these aren’t just words, they are demonstrable values that we put into action by our behaviors each day. We have been certified as a “Great Place To Work” for the past eleven years…see what our greatest assets, our people, have to say about us here: Mohawk Global - A Great Place to Work!
Position Summary
The Trade Consultant will be responsible for leading a team of trade professionals within the process required for facilitating productive client engagements – the ability to effectively mentor team members, interface with all levels of a client environment (from senior executive management to operational employees) and build, maintain and grow relationships with clients are essential to the success of this role. Additionally, the Trade Consultant will assess and identify areas for improvement in clients’ processes and procedures, perform root cause analyses and provide recommendations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Facilitate consulting engagements
- Participate in the creation of engagement plans
- Follow and meet plan deadlines / due dates
- Participate in milestone meetings at client locations
- Manage import and/or export-related activities for clients – draft responses to government inquiries, solicit, prepare and review documents for a variety of programs
- Provide consulting services, internally and externally, regarding numerous trade compliance activities and scenarios
- Ensure working papers and supporting documents are archived properly
- Produce engagement deliverables with key team members
- Participate in post-engagement reviews and client satisfaction surveys
- Perform to established standards and defined metrics
- Demonstrate initiative to support special projects (i.e. recognize issues, suggest and implement solutions)
- Proactively identify and perform activities in support of Mohawk’s overall Trade Advisory efforts and initiatives
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management
- Adhere to established policies and procedures
Knowledge & Skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent knowledge of Customs and relevant legislation
- Trade expertise in imports and/or exports for both commerce and state
- Strong knowledge of FTZ regulations and operational aspects
- Capable of recognizing underlying needs (e.g., issues, quality, compliance, budgeting) in the client’s situation
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines
- High initiative, self-motivated and results oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Adaptability: ability to perform in various roles depending on the requirements of the engagement, from engagement manager to team member
- Organized, logical thinker
- Proven project management skills
- Innovative: ability to devise creative solutions to client problems
Position Requirements
- 15 years of related work experience
- US Customs Broker License required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, International Business, Supply Chain Management or other related discipline is preferred
Mohawk Global is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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