Director, Import Cost Compliance

WHO WE ARE:

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers-the Comfort Technology Company-has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The Director of Import Cost Compliance serves as the internal authority on supplier pricing compliance for Skechers' global import operations, responsible for validating the accuracy of invoices from international suppliers across all countries into which Skechers imports, and assuring their timely payment.

This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and accurate management of import cost operations - including the review and authorization of supplier payments, dispute claim resolution, and related financial transactions and reporting - and leads the disposition of any non-compliances or inaccuracies in supplier invoices or payment requests.

This leadership position requires a highly experienced and skilled professional with a deep understanding of cost compliance for imported goods, supply chain management, and Oracle Cloud Financials (OCF), as well as exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills and strategic thinking abilities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the import cost compliance team, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Oversee the efficient and accurate processing of product shipments, payments, letters of credit, and related financial transactions for Skechers and its worldwide subsidiaries.
• Serve as the internal authority on supplier pricing compliance, collaborating closely with Finance, Costing, Accounts Payable, IT, and global affiliate offices to resolve complex issues, optimize processes, drive continuous improvement, and lead systems integration.
• Develop and implement comprehensive policies, procedures, and controls to streamline price compliance operations and enhance operational efficiency across all import transactions.
• Act as a strategic leader for supplier pricing compliance on a global scale, guiding acquisition integrations, process developments, and software implementations.
• Lead the disposition and corrective actions of any non-compliances or inaccuracies in supplier payments or requests.
• Drive strategic, data-based decision-making by identifying and overseeing new opportunities for financial data analysis.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc reporting, including for general ledger closings.
• Communicate import and financial documentation requirements to vendors and subsidiaries, establishing clear procedures for imports and their payment process.
• Oversee the processing of special shipments, returns, transfers, and chargebacks, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to provide documentation and information as required.
• Administer vendor and factory records in Oracle and Compass, including vendor code setup for U.S. and subsidiary operations, banking and wiring instructions, factory terms, locations, and addresses.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in supplier costing, payment compliance, inventory operations, or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to direct, lead, and motivate a team of 10 or more direct and indirect reports
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Oracle Cloud Financials (OCF), particularly in supplier costs and inventory management modules.
• Ability to work on-site in our Manhattan Beach headquarters.
• Proficiency in typical industry productivity applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

The pay range for this position is $175,000-$200,000/yr USD.

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About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500 company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.