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Job Title

6 month contract to join a well known consumer goods organization. Opportunity to extend or stay on long term.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-known consumer goods company located in White Plains. The team are in the office twice a week.

Job Description

Obtain, validate, organize, and retain supplier documentation proving the origin of materials used by the organization to produce finished goods. Ensure cross-border import and export activities strictly follow applicable international and domestic trade laws. Lead the collection and validation of supplier Certificates of Origin, affidavits, declarations, product classification support, and other origin evidence for materials used for finished goods. Establish a complete audit-ready repository that supports USMCA preferential duty treatment and demonstrates compliance with applicable rules of origin. Reduce the organization's exposure to customs penalties, fines, duty assessments, interest, and legal risk by closing supplier documentation gaps.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Hands-on professional with deep trade compliance knowledge, strong supplier relationship management, negotiation capability, conflict resolution skills, and the ability to quickly mobilize internal and external stakeholders. Bachelor's degree required in e.g. Supply Chain Management, International Business, International Trade, Business Administration, Economics, Legal Studies, Law, or a related discipline. Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in international trade, export controls, customs operations, trade compliance, import/export compliance, or customs audit support. Practical experience navigating complex regulatory frameworks and managing global logistics requirements. Experience with USMCA and/or NAFTA rules of origin, country-of-origin documentation, supplier certification programs, and preferential duty treatment claims. Experience reviewing HS/HTS classifications and customs documentation. Experience working with suppliers, distributors, manufacturers, customs brokers, and cross-functional internal teams. Experience in a manufacturing, consumer products, personal care, pharmaceutical, CPG, or regulated-industry environment preferred.

What's on Offer

6 month contract starting ASAP. Hybrid in White Plains twice a week (special allowances for exceptional candidates based further afield). Pay rate: industry average. Spearhead an essential project for this organization.

Job summary

Sector: Procurement & Supply Chain

Sub Sector: Contract & Vendor Management

Industry: FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Where: White Plains

Contract Type: Temporary

Consultant name: Lauren Messias

Job Reference: JN-092026-7096793

Job Nature: Hybrid working