Senior Export Specialist

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values ​​of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity. _At Richemont Americas, we are proud to employ talent from many different backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that when diversity and inclusion are fully embraced and empowered, creativity and knowledge emerge to deliver excellence. We continue to work towards creating a workforce that represents the diversity of our clients and our communities._   **Senior Export Specialist** Richemont | Grand Prairie, TX, US **Role Overview** As a Senior Export Specialist, you will be instrumental in overseeing and optimizing our export operations. This role demands an understanding of daily export tasks, coupled with a proactive approach to leading process improvement initiatives. You will regularly review all export workflows to identify efficiencies and areas of improvement, ensuring work instructions and SOPs are current and effective. Furthermore, you will serve as a critical resource for the Export team, offering advanced support, troubleshooting complex shipments, conducting training for export team, and acting as the primary escalation point. **Responsibilities** To be successful, an individual must be able to perform each of the following essential duties satisfactorily: * Lead process improvement initiatives related to operational efficiencies. * Audit export shipments that are maintained in the document control sharepoint.     * Introduce, help develop, and facilitate training areas for the team. * Create, review, and update work instructions for each export flow. * Serve as the department point of contact for upcoming projects, corporate audits, and export compliance inquiries. * Manage and maintain export licenses, permits, and certifications as required for specific products. * Provide support and training to internal teams on export requirements and best practices. * Support Richemont Americas daily outbound operations striving to become a subject matter expert. * Prepare and oversee daily export shipments to various countries including Canada, Switzerland, Germany, Latin America and the Caribbean. * Work closely with customs brokers to secure prompt releases from US Customs and Partner Government Agencies. * Verify shipment documentation for proper valuation, classification, country of origin, OGA/PGA requirements, and record retention. * Familiar with filing and troubleshooting EEI issues. * Liaise with shippers, consignees, 3PL’s, brokers and overseas offices. * Perform special tasks related to export operations as assigned. **Qualifications** **Required Experience** •          3+ years of export experience with at least 1+ years in a senior or lead role                                                                                                                         •          Strong understanding of export controls •          Strong working knowledge of Titles 19 and 49 CFR •          Proven understanding of USHTS •          Functional knowledge of US Customs ACE Portal a plus •          Knowledge of Partner Government Agencies regulations and processes **Technical Skills/Abilities** •          All Microsoft Office Suite Programs •          SAP knowledge a plus •          ACE Direct reporting a plus *       FTZ experience a plus *      USFWS experience a plus *      Ability to dissect complex data sets *      Commitment to continuous learning and improvement **Education** •          College education preferred •          Customs Broker License a plus  •          Dangerous Goods Certification a plus Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. **We Offer – United States** We care about our associates’ health and wellbeing and offer a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your loved ones. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are available to support your financial needs, along with access to the employee assistance program for you and your household members. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of wellness and work-life-balance, our package includes a wellness reimbursement benefit and paid time off. We also encourage associates to give back to their local community by using their volunteer time off days to support important initiatives that drive change. At Richemont, We Craft the Future! #Richemont #WeCraftTheFuture