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Regional Trade & Customs Operational Lead
- Meta (Menlo Park, CA)
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Summary:
The North America Trade Operations Lead is part of Meta’s Global Trade Operations team, which is part of the Global Scaled Compliance Operations organization. As Trade Operations, we partner closely with all internal business partners engaged in cross-border trade to enable them to move fast, compliantly and efficiently. This includes our Infrastructure, Reality Labs, Enterprise supply chains. In partnership with Trade Legal, Tax and Finance we educate, enable and empower the organization by building sustainable trade compliance practices that align to the needs of the business while also being scalable for a rapidly growing global footprint. The Trade Operations team is invested in aligning and operationalizing trade practices through a combination of training, responsive partnership, demonstrated experience in both subject matter expertise and customer service.
Required Skills:
Regional Trade & Customs Operational Lead Responsibilities:
1. Serve as the primary point of contact for trade operations covering the NORAM region, including partnership with internal stakeholders, counsel, and customs brokers
2. Facilitate day-to-day import/export activities and assess accurate documentation for cross-border shipments
3. Monitor trade compliance inquiries by governmental enforcement agencies for resolution and root cause analysis
4. Determine HTS and ECCN classifications and maintain required documentation
5. Monitor compliance through assessments
6. Support internal/external audits and post-entry reviews
7. Develop and implement corrective actions for any compliance gaps
8. Coordinate, obtain and manage Support Manage the collection of information and preparation of export/import licenses and permits
9. Drive efficiencies in operations and within the NORAM Trade Compliance program. Support global trade compliance programs and initiatives including Trade Preference programs, new product introduction efforts, country expansion strategies and development of cross-functional relationships
10. Willingness to do all necessary tasks to get the job done. At Meta, nothing is someone else’s problem
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
11. 8+ years experience in global trade compliance related roles, with emphasis on US jurisdiction
12. 4-year university degree in business, law, economics, finance or related discipline
13. Demonstrated experience with trade compliance related routines eg. HTS and ECCN Classification, determining and supporting the Trade Compliance requirements of cross-border movements of goods
14. Demonstrated experience with US and Customs Regulations and Export Control regulations (under the Export Administration Regulations)
15. Proven track record to work with minimal supervision in fast paced, cross-functional, and global environment
16. Willingness to travel as required
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
17. Post-graduate degree in business, law, economics, finance or related discipline
18. Experience using Canadian Automated Regulatory Management (CARM) System for Canada entries compliance oversight
19. Experience managing export classification programs
20. Customs broker license
Public Compensation:
$143,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
**Industry:** Internet
Equal Opportunity:
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].
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