Trade Compliance Manager

Avient Corporation (formerly PolyOne Corporation + Clariant Mb), with 2022 revenues of $3.65 billion, provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

- Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy.
- Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint.
- Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

We are looking for a:
**TRADE COMPLIANCE MANAGER**

The Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of import/export customs activity in Europe and United Kingdom for all Avient business segments/units. The position will report to the Sr EU Trade & Compliance Manager and will focus on assessing and mitigating risk to ensure compliance with EU and UK imports and exports while leading a team of analysts.

Some travel may be required.

**WHERE YOUR EXPERTISE IS NEEDED**
- Lead and conduct relevant import/export program activity in accordance with relevant EU and UK government authorities, WTO, ICC, and Avient Policies and Procedures.
- Maintain and update customs licenses for imports/exports/free trade agreements
- Ensure physical and digital recordkeeping and controls of all import/export activity, registration files and reporting in accordance with regulations for each Avient entity.
- Respond to and facilitate all EU and UK government queries, audits, notification of fines/penalties, refunds, and visits regarding import/export activities.
- Manage all aspects of Free Trade Agreement programs including vendor solicitations, qualification, issuance, and recordkeeping.
- Oversee and instruct EU and UK Customs Broker/Agent/software providers - establish and ensure service agreement/contract, Powers of Attorney, and NDA exist; Invoice/Accounts Payable process; SOP's, audits, and KPI's.
- Classify/determine Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
- Support Sr Trade Compliance Manager to develop, train and manage imports/exports control functions.
- Monitor and identify changes in applicable rules, regulations, standards and related import/export trends relevant to the business unit; recommend and establish necessary modifications to policies and procedures.
- Lead & develop Trade & Compliance Analyst team.
- Utilize Lean Six Sigma methodology to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Communicate status, opportunities, objectives, and questions with Business Unit and Global Trade Compliance Leadership.
- Other duties as assigned.

**WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR**
- 4 year degree or equivalent experience in international trade, customs brokerage, global logistics/freight forwarding.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in international trade, customs brokerage, global logistics/freight forwarding or international business environment and regulatory compliance including import, export, classification (HTSUS), export control brokerage, customs and compliance.
- Ability to lead and embrace change.
- Ability and experience leading a high performing team and developing talent.
- Ability to lead large scope cross functional projects to completion amidst uncertain conditions, obstacles and/or conflicting data.
- Ability to collaborate with internal and external network to achieve company goals.
- Ability to work in teams while promoting Avient values and ethical standards.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and oral presentations to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency with English in both written and verbal form.
- SAP experience preferred.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exposure to and understanding of EU and UK trade regulations, including free trade agreements.
- Exposure to and understanding of international commerce and commercial terms (INCO Terms) as well as trade compliance practices and procedures as generally implemented in multinational organizations.

**PERKS AT WORK**
- Culture of trust, empowerment and constructive feedback, we also provide our associates with robust development programs such as Avient Academy, Lean Six Sigma, and various leadership workshops to allow for career growth in a variety of ways.
- With workplace flexibility, health and wellness programs, casual dress days, and paid time off for community service, we are committed to building upon our positive momentum.
- Extensive onboarding, mentoring and personal development opportunities and an international team of experts.
- We believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a