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International Trade Business Process Lead, NGT

Ref #:

W160330

Department:

Strategic Planning & Business Development

City:

Nutley

State/Province:

New Jersey

Location:

United States

Pay Range Max

Pay Range Min

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

This leader will be responsible for designing and executing global business processes that ensure compliant, streamlined, and cost-optimized movement of goods across borders. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge of global trade regulations, customs regulations, free trade agreements, import/export requirements and international shipping procedures & documentation.  Demonstrated leadership in aligning Tax, FP&A, Trade Compliance, Legal, and Transport functions while building high-performing global teams that drive a digitally enabled supply chain


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

·       Be a leader in the design and implementation of the to-be target operating model for international trade processes leveraging SAP S/4 Hana and edge applications

·       Represent international trade compliance and operations aspects of program globally and work across regions to ensure requirements are accounted for, bring in regional experts when necessary

·       Drive adoption of industry best practices, pre-configured industry standards and other tools delivered as part of the NGT ERP+ transformation powered by SAP S/4 Hana

·       Coordinate cross-functional partnerships among the Tax, FP&A, Trade Compliance, Legal Transport teams to ensure the analysis, adoption and utilization of the appropriate customs valuation methodology, inter-company transfer pricing in all RL-regional markets.

·       Ensure compliance with all applicable import/export laws, regulations, and trade sanctions (e.g., EAR, ITAR, OFAC, CBP, EU regulations).

·       Optimize trade classification processes (HTS, ECCN), licensing, valuation, and origin management.

·       Maintain and enforce a robust global trade compliance program, including policies, procedures, and internal controls

·       Facilitate cross-border logistics, customs clearance processes, and third-party customs broker relationships

·       Manage trade preference eligibility through global processes, language, attribute set & discipline. 

·       Oversee and manage import/export documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin.

·       Leverage trade compliance software (e.g., SAP GTS, Descartes) for automation and accuracy.

·       Experience with supporting audits conducted by local Customs Authorities and other relevant cross-border regulatory agencies.

·       Monitor and implement changes in global trade regulations and communication implications to key stakeholders


Experience, Skills & Knowledge

Required Qualifications:

·       Many years experience in international trade compliance, customs global, or global logistics

·       Proven leadership in managing global trade compliance programs and building cross-regional teams

·       Deep understanding of product classification, global trade regulations, customs requirements, free trade agreements,  import/export requirements and international shipping procedures and documentation at a global fashion or consumer goods company. 

·       Applied experience across North America, Europe and Asia markets

·       Experience with global trade systems (e.g., SAP GTS, Descartes, etc)

·       Certifications in International Trade & Trade Compliance preferred

·       Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or Law; Master’s degree a plus

Ideal Candidate Will Also Have:

·       Experience leading international trade transformation initiatives tied to ERP implementations, especially SAP S/4HANA and SAP GTS.

·       Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills across matrixed global organizations.

·       Ability to translate policy & strategic directions into process, procedures and instructions.

·       Recognized expertise in apparel, footwear, or lifestyle consumer goods sectors.


Ralph Lauren will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance laws.