Global Trade Compliance Program Manager

About Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s is North America’s largest outdoor recreation retailer, with over 200 retail destinations across the United States and Canada. We are also a manufacturer (White River Marine Group), a hospitality operator, and a major importer and seller of firearms, ammunition, marine products, optics, fishing equipment, and outdoor apparel. Our global supply chain spans dozens of countries and supports a broad range of highly regulated products and international trade programs.

Position Description:

The Global Trade Compliance Program Manager is responsible for supporting Bass Pro Shops trade optimization, duty savings, and compliance initiatives through supplier engagement, documentation collection, project coordination, and data management. This position serves as a primary liaison between Bass Pro Shops, suppliers, manufacturers, factories, customs brokers, consultants, and internal business partners to obtain information required to support Free Trade Agreements (FTA), USMCA, First Sale valuation initiatives, excise tax refund programs, customs valuation reviews, duty recovery opportunities, country of origin validation, tariff mitigation initiatives, and supplier compliance programs.

• Coordinate supplier and factory outreach efforts to obtain trade-related documentation, certifications, and supporting records.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to improve responsiveness and data quality.
• Collect and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), manufacturing records, supplier affidavits, origin certifications, cost breakdowns, and related compliance documentation.
• Support USMCA and other Free Trade Agreement projects by obtaining certifications and supporting records.
• Assist with existing and future First Sale initiatives by coordinating collection of factory pricing documentation and supporting valuation records.
• Support Federal Excise Tax refund initiatives through documentation gathering and record management.
• Maintain supplier certification databases and renewal tracking processes.
• Track project status, supplier participation, savings opportunities, and outstanding information requests.
• Analyze supplier data to identify additional trade savings opportunities.
• Assist with internal and external audits related to trade compliance programs.
• Prepare reports and management updates regarding project progress, supplier participation, savings opportunities, and compliance metrics.
• Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, Logistics, Finance, Legal, Customs Brokers, and external advisors.
• Support development and maintenance of trade compliance procedures and operating standards.
• Demonstrate commitment to Bass Pro Shops Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUANTITATIVE DIMENSIONS:

This position supports Global Trade Compliance supporting US imports and exports to Canada and other international locations. Key focus areas are Federal Excise Tax recoveries and USMCA savings, with additional opportunities from First Sale expansion, FTAs, duty recovery, and tariff mitigation initiatives. The role will be measured by supplier participation, project completion, documentation quality, and support of trade savings initiatives.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSES

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, or related discipline preferred.
• Trade Compliance certifications preferred (CCS, CES, LCB, or equivalent).
• Project management certification is a plus.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Sourcing, Customs Brokerage, or International Logistics.
• Experience working with overseas suppliers and factories preferred.
• Knowledge of USMCA, Free Trade Agreements, customs valuation, country-of-origin requirements, HTS classification, First Sale programs, duty recovery programs, and excise tax concepts preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to establish working relationships with associates, suppliers, and stakeholders at all levels.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

10%

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regularly sits, stands, walks, and works on a computer.

Seldom/never lifts up to 50 lbs.

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT

Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.

Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer.  Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.

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