Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides branding and information labeling solutions, including pressure-sensitive materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, and a variety of converted products and solutions. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of labeling and functional materials that enhance branded packaging, carry or display information that connects the physical and the digital, and improve customers’ product performance. The company serves an array of industries worldwide, including home and personal care, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive. The company employs approximately 36,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Reported sales in 2022 were $9.0 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

The position will lead the Americas Global Trade Management (GTM) team to improve, streamline, automate, and standardize GTM processes related to import and export in the Region. It involves identifying strategies and programs to achieve savings and compliance, as well as collaborating closely with business leaders to ensure the GTM organization contributes to the Corporation.

You will work with Senior Management to ensure:

1. adherence to law and regulations governing Import and Export compliance across the Americas Region,
2. evaluate and interpret customs laws and regulations and how they impact the businesses,
3. coordinate and implement any change of current policies and processes in accordance with Corporate Global Trade Policy and/or local law/regulation,
4. Communicate with Business/Division leaders across the region to support Business initiatives on a priority basis and 5) will be responsible for supervising tasks associated with importing and exporting goods within the Americas Region.

Responsibilities:

Employee Development & Management

Lead, monitor performances of, evaluate and provide feedback to trade compliance employees, both direct and indirect

Attract, retain and develop high potential talent Model and promote the Corporation’s Code of Business Ethics and Values Influence trade compliance team members to partner with business

counterparts to ensure compliance while achieving individual and business goals

Build and lead a resourcing strategy and team operating plan, continuously coordinating efforts and prioritizing

Operations

Monitor, analyze and interpret developments of international trade legislations in the region. Assess impacts to the Company operations, take actions to apply the opportunity or mitigate risks.

Evaluate current business operation models, trade programs, execution processes, and tools to identify growth and improvement opportunities that improve the Company's success while ensuring compliance.

Maintain accurate trade compliance master data, such as HTS codes, country of origin, ECCN, customs ruling, duty suspension, etc., to ensure consistent and compliant execution of import and export transactions.

Lead teams in driving special duty reduction programs, such as Free Trade Agreements (FTA), duty concessions, processing duty relief programs, duty drawback, AND ensure that the savings are sustainable and compliance requirements are met.

Work with business partners to conduct denied party screenings and lead economic sanctions and export control risks.

Develop partnerships with customs brokers and other third-party trade management resources, including selection, the entire contractual cycle, FCPA compliance, service performance, etc.

Develop, implement, and conduct self-audit programs for GTM tasks/programs. Lead periodic internal control testing to ensure adherence to compliance programs and SOPs.

Lead customs audits in conjunction with local/regional personnel and internal and external counsel as needed

Partner with procurement, business development, R&D, Supply Chain, Finance, etc., to provide assistance in calculating benefits/consequences related to new sourcing, new product development, footprint adjustment, AND communicate results.

Participate in M&A due diligence and integration projects to support the external growth of the Company.

Education and Credentials:

Degree qualified or equivalent, preferably in International Trade or Foreign Trade

8+ years experience in International Trade & Customs Compliance activity within a manufacturing/retail company preferred.

Licensed Customs Broker is preferred

Multilingualism is preferred.

Required Experience:

Ability to balance rule driven processes with creative problem solving skills.

Proven experience directly leading a high performing team in a manufacturing environment and the ability to develop, coach, empower and mentor the team and ensure a robust talent succession plan is in place.

Lead cross functional and geographically diverse teams and inspire change in a complex, multi-level organization leading proactively, thinking in solutions rather than problems, possess business acumen, and ensure projects are driven to execution in a timely manner.

Develop strong internal and external relationships at all levels, to ensure GTM initiatives are given support from business leaders for success.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440)534-6000 or [email protected] to discuss reasonable accommodations.