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The Import and Export Compliance and Supply Chain Manager is responsible for overseeing all activities related to the Wells compliance with international trade laws and regulations. This role ensures that the company’s import and export operations comply with applicable government regulations, manages internal compliance programs, provides guidance to cross-functional teams on trade compliance matters, while building and maintaining positive relationships with customs authorities, freight forwarders, and logistics providers.

+ Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s global import and export program including compliance and regulatory policies and procedures. Monitor and ensure adherence to all applicable laws and regulations.

+ Develop and manage end-to-end international supply chain operations, including transportation procurement, warehousing, and distribution of imported and exported goods.

+ Establish and maintain relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and third-party logistics providers through direct management of annual RFP’s, contract reviews, and ongoing performance management.

+ Maintain accurate and complete records of all import/export classifications, license determinations, and country of origin determinations.

+ Provide support to achieve the necessary qualifications to import or export from any international location; including conducting regularly occurring audits and assessments across all facets of regulatory and supply chain.

+ Collaborate with supply chain, legal, logistics, procurement, and other teams to support compliant and efficient cross-border transactions.

+ Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on company operations, advising leadership accordingly.

+ Develop training and provide guidance to team members on international logistics and compliance best practices.

+ Lead cross-functional projects between procurement, logistics, manufacturing, FSQA, compliance, IT, and finance teams. Acts as a liaison with internal and external partners to ensure they are provided with up-todate information and efficient and effective services supporting the ongoing needs of the business.

+ Responsible for assigned budget and establishment of cost controls for associated expenses. Manages the Total Cost of Ownership by collecting information, analyzing, and recommending, communicating, and executing reduction in waste

Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods.

Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue Bunny®, lower-calorie Halo Top®, the iconic Bomb Pop®, and Blue Ribbon Classics®.

Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made Le Mars the “Ice Cream Capital of the World” as the largest manufacturer of ice cream in one location. Wells operates two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, Iowa, a manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, New York, and a manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com .

What We Offer

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here (https://wellsenterprisesinc.com/news/benefits) .

**Requisition ID** : 2208763