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About Central Garden & Pet Company

Manager, Trade Operations & Compliance

Job Code Number

338909935

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Customs Operations
- Handle all U.S. import and export compliance activities, including entry preparation, filing, post-entry actions, and recordkeeping in accordance with CBP regulations.
- Monitor clearances, engaging with brokers to ensure accurate entries, investigating exceptions to resolution.
Classification & Valuation
- Manage HTS classification, valuation (including assists and related-party pricing), country of origin, and ADD/CVD applicability.
- Lead research on policies and practices associated with trade agreements, and lead on classification resolution disputes, proactively managing tariff exposure, including customer tariff recovery documentation.
Data & Analytics
- Administration-level fluency with US Customs ACE Portal and trade reports to monitor compliance, duty spend, and operational efficiency.
- Develop dashboards and KPIs to measure performance.
Regulatory Engagement
- Act as the primary contact for CBP and PGAs (e.g., FDA, EPA, USDA). Manage inquiries, audits, and maintain CTPAT status.
Policies & Controls
- Develop and maintain SOPs, broker management processes, and compliance training. Track regulatory updates and implement changes as needed.
Trade Programs & Cost Savings
- Identify and implement duty-minimization opportunities (e.g., USMCA, drawback, FTZ, reconciliation) in partnership with Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Finance.
Continuous Improvement
- Resolve import/export delays, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to improve compliance, accuracy, and cycle time.

QUALIFICATIONS

Active U.S. Customs Broker License.
7+ years in customs brokerage, trade compliance, or trade operations.
Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS, valuation, origin, and PGA requirements.
Experience with ACE Portal, preferably as system administrator, post-entry processes, SOP development, broker management, and responding to CBP/PGA audits.
Demonstrated ability to act independently upon information and make decisions in adherence to compliance, regulations and policies
Demonstrated ability to identify and understand issues and resolve inquiries and develop appropriate solutions quickly, effectively and independently
Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and ability to work with large datasets.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

CTPAT program management experience.
Experience with customs audits, ADD/CVD, reconciliation, and USMCA qualification.
Exposure to global trade compliance.

Tools & Systems

Trade Systems: ACE Portal, brokerage software.
ERP: SAP (preferred) or equivalent.
Productivity: Microsoft Office (advanced Excel); data visualization tools a plus.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Organization Profile

Employer Name:

Central Garden & Pet Company

Address:

5955 Pardee Road

Address Line 2:

City:

Taylor

State/Province/Region:

Michigan

Zip/Postal Code:

48180

Description:

Central Garden & Pet is a market leader in the pet and garden industries. For over 40 years, Central has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes by bringing innovative and trusted solutions to its consumers and customers. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands.

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Location

Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025

Job Code Number

338909935

Positions Available

Expiration Date

12/6/2025

O*NET Code

11-9199.02

O*NET Occupation

Compliance Managers

Education Level

Associates Degree

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