At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.
Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.
The Program Specialist supports the organization’s import and export operation, ensure trade compliance; Support Supply Chain special programs that unify and optimize supply chain functions.
Responsibilities:
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Manage organizational trade compliance, develop Logistics systems or processes to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
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Ensure compliance with all applicable import and export control laws and regulations, including ITAR, EAR99, ECCN and CBP
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Closely follow US, international trade regulations, develop proper trade or import strategies, ensure trade compliance, avoid business disruptions, reduce cost
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Support Import and Export classification and valuation
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Coordinate Logistics, Purchasing and Warehouse to streamline Supply Chain operations
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Create standard operating procedures and work instructions, provide training to team members; Identify professional development requirements and needs, develop professional training programs
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Initiate and support Supply Chain optimization, continuous improvement programs
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Evaluation Supply Chain operations through data driven models, conduct risk analysis and develop risk mitigation plan and activities
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Initiate and support Supply Chain cost reduction projects
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Support C-TPAT certification and validation efforts
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Abide by the organizations internal and external policies, including occupational health and safety regulations
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Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Qualifications and Experience:
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Post-secondary education in related field
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3 years’ experience in trade compliance (import/export)
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Experience in supply-chain management, Logistics
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Experience and knowledge of trade compliance
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Knowledge of global trade regulations, import and export administration regulations, antiboycott regulations, sanctions administered by the office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and Customs regulations.
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Excellent problem-solving interpersonal and communication skill
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Knowledge of ERP systems, as well as Microsoft Office products
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Flexibility in hours mandatory, able to work off hours, holidays and weekends
Note:
The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at its own discretion.
