Manager Imports and Regulatory Compliance

Petco Petco · Retail · SSC

Manager of Imports and Regulatory Compliance responsible for managing the clearance of imported goods through US customs and other government agencies, including tariff classification, duty valuation, permitting, and free trade agreements. The role involves analyzing import data, maintaining compliance programs, and collaborating with internal and external teams to ensure adherence to trade regulations.

What you'd actually do

  1. Monitor information flow of products specifications and sample products submitted from international vendors. Determine the proper HTS and Schedule B product classification for all existing and newly introduced SKUs.
  2. Establish and maintain relationship and Standard Operating Procedures for Customs Brokerage House.
  3. Analyze and interpret financial and import data for financial validation, customs bond analysis and internal audits. Maintain recordkeeping protocols per customs regulations.
  4. Maintain import compliance, C-TPAT and regulatory training program to drive an overall awareness through the PETCO organization and drive accountability to those with responsibilities (e.g. Supply Chain & Product Development team).
  5. Analyze and interpret CFRs 19/21/7, HTSUS, and existing/developing international trade agreements and prepare recommendations for merchandizing and product development teams as to the best cost while complying within PETCO’s ethical practices and quality standards.

Skills

Required

  • Experience in imports and exports
  • Knowledge of associated regulations and tariffs
  • Retail global supply chain experience
  • Ability to manage multiple projects
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Data analysis from databases
  • MS Office Suite proficiency

Nice to have

  • Customs Brokers License
  • Certified Customs Specialist
  • Similar certification

What the JD emphasized

  • proper tariff classification
  • duty valuation
  • permitting
  • free trade agreements
  • import compliance
  • regulatory training program
  • trade federal regulations