Global Trade Analyst

Great things are happening in the Europe and Australia (EUAU) region. Each day, our 2,500 plus colleagues bring their passion to our offices, manufacturing sites, R&D center, and commercial/distributor markets across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. We are energized by over 150 years of bringing people together with the food they love. With beloved brands Old El Paso, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Fibre One, Latina Fresh and more, we are on a mission to become the undisputed growth leader in food for EUAU. In a world that’s ever-changing, we look to stay ahead and seek people who share our love of food and are hungry to shape the future. What your role is The Global Trade Analyst is responsible for import/export regulatory compliance, oversight of govt programs and documentation requirements needed to support E2E global SC flow of goods. This also includes building internal compliance documentation, training resources, providing import/export compliance support to operations teams and support on trade consultancy projects.This role will partner closely with Global Trade, logistics, Sourcing, R&D, FSQ, tax, finance and legal.AccountabilitiesEUAU & GEMS Operational & Customs SupportBuild and execute cross border operational prcesses and escalate when appropriate.Determine appropriate export documentation process to include determination, creation, and ensure recordkeeping requirements are met.Consulting and support to plant/market, logistics marketings, Sales, ITQ R&D and other teams on managing import & export operations, Customs/Health Department regulations/programs related to customer and country requirements, in partnership with FSQ.Assist plants/markets in researching new country requirements to facilitate International Trade Compliance Operations.Build and maintain strong relationships with Customs brokers and freight forwarders and drive continuous improvement actions plans.Ensure government/customs regulatory inquiries are recorded into GGAP.Compliance & ProgramsAccountable to ensure Trade compliance excellence in the following import/export operational areas: Customs entry filing process, classification, denied party screening, controls, embargoes/sanctions, country of origin and recordkeeping. Conducts ongoing internal Trade Compliance Monthly Post-Entry audits and implements any necessary corrective actions.Monitor Customs broker compliance rate.Execute the Free Trade Agreement program and determine product eligibility to maximize duty avoidance as a Global Role/Responsibility. This includes Customs Classification, Supplier Solicitation, Product Qualification and Certification of materials under various programs. Participation in Importer/Exporter entity management (review and set-up) for EUAU to ensure Trade flows are set up and operations are compliant (paperwork & customs declaration accuracy).Global Feasibility Consultant on the Export Go to Market process (Feasibility, Viability, Prepare to Ship): to ensure products can move into new markets compliantly.Trade Data & Process advocate for the Region (e.g., Country of origin, Tariff codes, Inco terms)Oversee Export screening and review for embargoed countries.Review the GIC Global Trade tasks and complete the GIC Monthly Health check.Actively participate in Global Trade/cross-border projects, and System initiatives.Education/Training & PoliciesParticipate in implementing and improving Trade Compliance Policies and Global Processes.Develop, maintain, and train export & import operational procedures in partnership with executional teams.Own Standard Operations Procedures and documentation for core processes as assigned.Support the implementation of import/export processes for samples and ensure cross-border samples shipment are compliant with Regulations and General Mills standards.Ensure local import/export logistics teams are trained in the policy and standards and participate in the on-going trade compliance training program.What you will bring to the teamRequired Skills/ExperienceUniversity degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Business, or related fields3-5 years’ experience in import/export regulatory compliance or similar function for a global organization required.Experience with Import/Export regulations and/or operational processes.Process development, standardization, change mgmt. and execution skills.Ability to excel in a dynamic and ambiguous global environment.Understanding and leveraging of Continuous Improvement tools.Excellent interpersonal skills and personal presence to communicate internally and externally, at all levels, across functions, and with government agencies.Ability to understand impact to upstream and downstream Global Trade & FSQ processes.Preferred Skills/ExperienceKnowledge of Import/Export practices and ocean/land cross border transportation movements.Working knowledge of IncotermsExperience with Systems (SAP, Interspec, GPLM, EClips/GClips & Trade Automation)Ability to influence change, strong project and change management skills.Previous experience in food manufacturing operations, logistics, customer service, or other related functions.Ability to work in a multi-lingual environmentDevelopment the candidate will receive in the roleDeep Global Trade expertiseInfluence and regional team leadershipGlobal business acumen and cross-functional understandingEstablishing strategies, direction, and priorities on a regional scaleDriving results and repeatable success globally by leveraging standard processes, tools, and systemsManaging external partnerships and relationshipsParticipation in cross-regional and cross-functional projectsWhat you get from usA Certified Great Place to Work, Certified Best UK Workplace and Best Workplace for Wellbeing & WomenFlexible and employee-focused work cultureEqual Employment opportunitiesCompetitive package with benefits At General Mills, we are committed to recruiting ,retaining, developing, and advancing an inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity of the consumers and communities we serve globally. Come and be part of our team's journey. Hungry to Shape the Future.