Customs Clearance Manager

Customs Clearance Manager

Dallas, Texas

Trina Solar US

About Us

Founded in 1997, Trina Solar has led the PV industry in technological innovation and manufacturing excellence for over 25 years. With more than 170GW of cumulative global shipments, including more than 90GW of 210mm modules, Trina’s PV modules and suite of smart solar solutions deliver clean, affordable, and reliable energy to homes, businesses, and power plants. With a history of innovation and bankability, the company engages in a wide range of PV activities, including R&D, manufacturing, sales, project development, and energy cloud-platform operation. From its North American headquarters in Fremont, California, the company employs a diverse, nationwide team of experts in engineering, technology, sales, finance, marketing, operations, and more, to help US solar developers and EPCs deliver project success. The company is currently developing a 5GW manufacturing base in Wilmer, Texas.

With its mission of “Solar energy for all,” Trina Solar is committed to working with others to create a net-zero future. For more information, please visit www.trinasolar.com.

About the Job

The Customs Clearance Manager will manage the application process of FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) for the raw materials of our solar products, while also monitoring the entries into and out of the FTZ, and providing support and coordination to Department of Commerce and CBP as needed.

What you’ll be doing

• Complete the application process of FTZ (Foreign Trade Zone) for the raw materials of solar products.
• Monitor entries into and out of the FTZ, maintaining the status of FTZ.
• Process the entries with Customs broker to eliminate/defer/lower the regular/special duty/MPF/Inventory Tax for the FTZ.
• Strategize Tariff Structure and stay up to date with tariff 203, 301, 232, Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties in solar.
• Review the documents of import and export business, ensure the accuracy of customs declaration documents, ensure the smooth implementation of customs declaration of import and export materials, track the whole process of customs clearance of import and export goods, timely handle the problems in the process of customs clearance, and improve the efficiency of customs declaration.
• Timely handle permits required in the process of customs clearance of import and export goods, conduct follow-up supervision according to the requirements for the use of certificates, and timely complete the monthly report and various material data statistics forms required by relevant departments.
• Strictly monitor the circulation of bonded materials and finished products, prevent the use of bonded materials and finished products for non-processing trade, and avoid the loss of bonded materials and finished products. Regularly train the internal personnel of the factory on the customs regulations on bonded goods and improve the management level of all employees on bonded materials.
• Keep good communication with the customs and other government agencies, know the latest import and export related laws and regulations, make use of relevant preferential policies leaders’ the company continuously, and complete other work arranged by department leaders

Your Qualifications

• 3 Years + work experience in the customs related area. Be familiar with the import and export
• Be capable of handling UFLPA inquiries and compliance from CBP if any
• Previous experience setting up FTZ
• Must have the ability to simulate the tariff and duties
• Previous experience working with the Department of Commerce and CBP
• Familiar with MS Office ERP and E Custom Clearance Software
• Renewable Energy industry experience is a plus
• Ability to speak Mandarin is a plus but not required
• Competency in Microsoft Office application
• Enthusiasm for the Renewable Energy industry

Why Trina Solar

Trina Solar is the world leading PV and Smart Energy total solution provider. Our teams work every day to advance solar energy solutions to solve the world's energy challenges. We seek to improve the lives of people around the globe, starting with the health, safety and development of our own employees. Trina Solar is committed to building a diverse and highly-skilled workforce, investing heaving in employee development and well-being.

If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. The expected compensation range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and experience. Additional discretionary incentive may be available. Full-time employees are eligible for PTO, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Trina Solar US (Company) is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. The Company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations. Trina Solar is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers.