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Senior Manager of Global Trade
- Scholastic (NY)
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Job Description:
THE OPPORTUNITY
This role plays a critical role in supporting the company’s global trade compliance operations, with a primary focus on HTS classification and ensuring accurate import/export documentation. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Global Trade Process, Security & Compliance, this role will manage classification processes, lead tariff engineering initiatives, and serve as the system and process owner for HTS classification. The Senior Manager will also provide broader support to the Sr. Manager as needed, contributing to strategic compliance initiatives, and acting as a backup resource.
RESPONSIBILITIES
HTS Classification Leadership:
Own and manage HTS classification processes across the corporation.
Oversee external classification subcontractors to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Maintain and enhance classification systems, tools, and documentation.
Tariff Engineering & Product Collaboration:
Lead tariff engineering workshops with product development and engineering teams.
Advise on product design implications related to duty optimization and classification strategy.
System & Process Ownership:
Serve as global owner of HTS classification systems and processes.
Develop and maintain SOPs, governance frameworks, and training materials.
Import/Export Documentation Compliance:
Ensure accurate and complete documentation for all import and export transactions.
Collaborate with internal teams to validate product data, country of origin, valuation, and licensing requirements.
Regulatory Oversight & Support:
Monitor changes in trade regulations and assess business impact.
Conduct internal audits and support external audits related to trade compliance.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Backup Support:
Partner with Legal, Supply Chain, Logistics, Product Development, and Finance teams.
Provide backup support to the Sr. Manager of Global Trade Process, Security & Compliance on strategic initiatives and leadership responsibilities.
About Scholastic
For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. Learn more at www.scholastic.com .
Some benefits that we offer:
+ Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)
+ Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions
+ Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees
+ Generous Parental Leave Program
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount
Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.
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Qualifications
HOW YOU CAN FIT **(Qualifications)**
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
**Licensed U.S. Customs Broker** (required).
+ Proven experience managing classification subcontractors and leading cross-functional workshops.
+ Strong understanding of global trade regulations and customs procedures.
+ Experience with trade compliance systems (e.g., SAP GTS, Oracle GTM).
+ Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
+ Consulting experience is a plus.
Experience and Education:
**Experience:** 10+ years of experience in global trade compliance, with deep expertise in HTS classification and import/export documentation.
**Education:** Bachelor’s degree
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
Job Family Group:
Distrib & Matls Mgmt
Location Region/State:
New York
Compensation Range:
Annual Salary: 95,000.00 - 125,000.00
EEO Statement:
Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.
EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/eeo-is-the-law-poster-english.pdf)
EEO Scholastic Policy Statement
Pay Transparency Provision (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/pay-transparency.pdf)
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com
We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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