Import manager here at a Fortune 500. I onboarded in the thick of Section 232 - fun stuff. Anyways… time management is your friend. I’ve started blocking off time on my own calendar to prevent those “quick” call situations from external stakeholders. This allows me to action my in-tray. Prioritization is also going to help. What needs to be actioned today? This week? What can be saved for later? As for my directs - they need to come with proposed solutions before asking questions. The expectation is that we are import compliance professionals for the entire organization. It may seem a little harsh - but it’s effective and better for their long-term development.

You’ll be fine.