Petco Hiring for Manager Imports and Regulatory Compliance at Austin, TX Full Time

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong, working together across 1,500+ pet care centers, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, eight distribution centers and two support centers.

Position Summary

The Manager of Imports and Regulatory Compliance is responsible for managing all functions related to the clearance of imported goods through US customs and other related government agencies and is an integral part of Petco’s growth strategy. This includes, but is not limited to proper tariff classification, duty valuation, permitting, free trade agreements and assessing Petco’s overall import compliance program.

Must be a strong communicator and leader able to work across various levels and functions within the organization. Individual must be self-driven with minimal supervision required.

Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.
• Establish and maintain relationship and Standard Operating Procedures for Customs Brokerage House.
• Analyze and interpret financial and import data for financial validation, customs bond analysis and internal audits. Maintain recordkeeping protocols per customs regulations.
• Develop and implement an 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).
• 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.
• Interact and collaborate with Product Development Managers to convey sourcing opportunities that leverage Free Trade Agreement and minimize duties rates for international sourcing initiatives.
• Respond to requests by FDA and US Customs such as CF28, CF29 and/or Focus Assessments.
• Develop strategic plans in concert with other department executive teams to ensure the PETCO fully complies with trade federal regulations. Effectively work with internal & external legal teams on compliance initiatives.
• Submit Permits and Licenses needed to import our products such as: APHIS, Fish and Wildlife Service, NOOA.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree plus a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role; an equivalent combination of relative working experience and education may be substituted for degree.
• Working knowledge of imports, exports and associated regulations and tariffs including retail global supply chain experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, organize and track fine details of projects, communicate effectively verbally and in writing with international suppliers and work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Proven advanced ability to use applications within MS Office Suite as well as advanced ability to extract and analyze data from databases and make appropriate recommendations having significant margin impact.

Preference may be given to candidates demonstrating knowledge and abilities in the following areas:

• Customs Brokers License, Certified Customs Specialist, or similar certification

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.