Ocean Freight Compliance Manager

DHL Global Forwarding
United States, New Jersey, Newark
33 Washington Street (Show on map)
Dec 12, 2024
Description Title : Ocean Freight Compliance Manager Location: Anywhere in the US DHL is hiring an Ocean Freight Compliance Manager to join our team near one of our US offices. You will support the US ocean freight team to ensure compliance with all regulations applicable to the transport of ocean freight, including those related to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC). You will be the lead point of contact for all ocean freight compliance matters relating to DHL Global Forwarding and your role will include, without limitation, establishing written policies/procedures, conducting periodic audits to ensure policies/procedures are adhered to, providing sufficient training to employees, and addressing any compliance issues that are raised/discovered. Through your role you will establish DHL as a thought leader in ocean freight compliance. Key Responsibilities: Devising and managing scalable processes and procedures to navigate commonly encountered compliance issues. Support and guide the global ocean freight organization on compliance enforcement. Establish processes and policies supporting a global station network to remain compliant with applicable regulations. Evaluate and implement compliance software solutions. Provide content and guidance as part of quarterly business reviews, webinars and sales engagements. Working with department colleagues to establish best in class compliance processes and procedures. Monitoring of relevant developments and changes to regulations and requirements. Updating standard policies, processes and procedures as needed to reflect changes in regulations or requirements. Updating standard templates as needed Establishing and managing an internal auditing program to review transactions for FMC compliance. Regularly reporting to the business on the status of FMC compliance. Using audit results to provide targeted corrective action measures. Establishing and maintaining an internal NRA/NSA, record keeping system. Assisting with various compliance projects and initiatives. Collaborating frequently with business partners, local management, global DHL project teams and legal colleagues from across the various DHL business units. Providing rapid, practical, business-oriented advice to applicable stakeholders. Proactively working to resolve potential compliance matters from investigation through resolution, where appropriate. Understanding DHL's business operations, it's goals and strategies. Ensuring that business objectives are met while compliance is maintained. Skills and Requirements: 10 years' experience with strong analytical skills Undergraduate university degree from an accredited school Project management skills preferred Experience establishing a national/global compliance program Expertise in FMC regulations, rules and requirements. Outstanding interpersonal skills to foster trust and confidence in colleagues at all levels of the organization Ability to work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment Must be able to research, analyze and problem solve Ability to travel as required (estimated less than 25% of the time) Why join DHL Global Forwarding? We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world's leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html #LI-RL2 DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED EXTERNALLY AS TOP EMPLOYER AND A GREAT PLACE TO WORK ! WHY DOES THIS MATTER TO YOU? It means that when you partner with DHL Global Forwarding you're working with an ethical and socially responsible company. We believe that when people love to come to work, they give more, try harder for their Customers, and are proud of the service they give. And that's why external organizations have granted us different accolades for our people practices Our Vision: The Logistics Company for the World Our Mission: Excellence. Simply Delivered. Our Purpose: We connect people, improving their lives. Our Values: Respect & Results Our Goals: Employer, Provider, and Investment of Choice, Living Responsibility DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Work Authorization: DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role. About DHL Global Forwarding (DGF): DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) is the world leader in air freight services and one of the leading providers of ocean freight services. Around 30,000 employees work to ensure the transport of all kinds of shipments by air or sea. DGF's logistics solutions span the entire supply chain, from the factory to the shop floor. They also include special transport-related services. Our business model is very asset-light, as it is based on the brokerage of transport services between customers and freight carriers. We consolidate shipments to achieve higher volumes, purchase cargo space at better conditions and optimize network utilization. Our global presence means we can offer a variety of routing options and meet our customers' increasing demand for multimodal shipments. Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Vets. Click here for EEO Statements and Reasonable Accommodations.