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 Finance & Supplier Price Compliance will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and accurate management of supplier-related import finance operations, supplier payments, dispute claim resolution, and related financial transactions and reporting for global operations. This position will be responsible for reviewing and authorizing payments made to suppliers of manufactured goods and leading the disposition of any non-compliances or inaccuracies in supplier payments or requests.

This position requires a highly experienced and skilled professional with a deep understanding of finance compliance for manufacturing goods, supply chain management, and Oracle Cloud Financials, as well as exceptional leadership and strategic thinking abilities. The Director of Import Finance & Supplier Price Compliance will also lead the Import Finance team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the import finance team, which includes senior managers, analysts, and coordinators, to foster a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Ensure efficient and accurate processing of product shipments, payments, letters of credit, and related financial transactions for the company and its subsidiaries worldwide.
• Serve as the internal authority on supplier pricing compliance, collaborating closely with groups such as Finance, Pricing, Accounts Payable, IT, and affiliate offices.
• Develop and implement comprehensive policies, procedures, and controls to ensure supplier pricing compliance across all import transactions.
• Act as a strategic leader for supplier pricing compliance on a global scale, guiding acquisition integrations, process development, 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, annual, and ad-hoc reporting to Finance and International Analysts, including for general ledger closings.
• Communicate import and financial documentation requirements to vendors through buying agents.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practices to streamline price compliance operations and enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee the processing of special shipments, returns, transfers, and chargebacks, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and company policies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to supplier price compliance operations.
• Collaborate with auditors (internal and external) to provide documentation and information as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Availability to work on-site five days per week.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with Oracle and Peoplesoft systems, particularly in supplier costs finance and inventory management modules.
• Strong understanding of import/export regulations, shipping procedures, and freight forwarding processes.
• Proficiency in typical industry productivity applications.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proven leadership abilities, with the capacity to motivate and develop teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

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 finance, payment compliance, inventory operations, or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Significant experience in a leadership role required (Retail or consumer goods preferred).
• Demonstrated capability to direct, lead, and motivate a team in an international trade financial environment with general exposure to export operations.

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 [email protected].
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.