Global Import/Export Manager, Chicago

Applications are accepted until further notice.

This position is based in Chicago, IL. The successful applicant must be physically located in Chicago or the surrounding area. Expectations of 1-2 days per week in office.

**Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Now and in the Future - The position does not provide sponsorship now or in the future!

As the leader in cloud-managed IT, Cisco Meraki connects passionate people to their mission by simplifying the digital workplace. Our impact is driven by the innovative, purposeful, and vibrant people who make up our inclusive community. When technology is intuitive, our customers can focus on what matters.

Our employees fuel the magic of the Meraki community. They have fostered an environment that empowers Merakians to challenge limits, embrace risks, and assist our customers in pursuing their missions. Our guiding principles are rooted in our four core values: 'care deeply,' 'everybody in,' 'simplify everything,' and 'be brave.' These pillars have propelled us to the forefront of cloud management.

You:

Cisco Meraki is searching for a Compliance Manager to join our Global Fulfillment Operations team! We are looking for someone to work cross-functionally with various teams and partners, and who flourishes with providing superb service. You are open to change, excited to tackle meaningful situations, and eager to get things done (and done well). You are passionate about learning the behind-the-scenes operations of a company - how things work, why they are the way they are, and what we can do to make things better. Most importantly, you have a contagiously optimistic attitude and love to lead.

You Will:

• Lead a global team spanning multiple time zones, supporting escalations, running business activities, revolving tasks, and projects.
• Meet with our service providers (i.e. couriers, forwarders, warehouses, customs brokers) ensuring we are in line with global trade compliance regulations.
• Consult with external partners and internal teams to intake compliance requirements tied to local laws and regulations (ex. control statements, HTS codes, country-required product labeling)
• Support requirements tied to the company’s Trade Strategy
• Serve as trade compliance global subject matter expert, including monitoring and communicating pertinent trade-related regulatory changes within the business function and, when necessary, ensuring that policy/process updates are made, communicated, and implemented.
• Liaise between corporate import/export functional teams including Finance and Legal
• Provide and/or facilitate internal and external training to teams/vendors that directly or indirectly handle activities that impact export and import compliance.
• Keep up with the latest legal and regulatory changes to export control and customs/trade requirements.
• Understand, compile, and maintain international shipping complexities on a per-country basis.
• Partner with the cross-functional teams to identify trends, discuss opportunities for improvement, and develop ideas.

You Have:

• This position is based in Chicago, IL. The successful applicant must be physically located in Chicago or the surrounding area. Expectations of 1-2 days per week in office.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Now and in the Future - The position does not provide sponsorship now or in the future.
• 6+ years’ experience managing high volumes of international transactions and 4+ years as a leader.
• BA/BS required with a degree in International Relations, International Business, Operations Management, or International Studies preferred.
• Preferred experience using dashboards, CRM, WMS, and ERP systems.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: 
When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.  Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.