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Title: Customs & Trade Compliance Manager
Job Summary: The Customs & Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and governing all U.S. customs and trade compliance activities across the company’s manufacturing, sourcing, and import operations. This role owns end-to-end compliance strategy, ensures adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, mitigates duty and penalty risk, and establishes standardized trade compliance governance across entities, brokers, and logistics partners.
Responsibilities include:
- Own and execute the U.S. customs and trade compliance framework, policies, and procedures
- Act as the primary internal authority on CBP regulations and U.S. import compliance
- Provide strategic guidance to supply chain, procurement, logistics and manufacturing teams
- Lead and approve HTS classification determinations across all imported materials, equipment, and finished goods
- Ensure consistency and audit-ready documentation across entities and brokers
- Determine and validate country-of-origin for complex manufacturing and multi-country supply chains
- Manage Free Trade Agreement (FTA) programs where applicable
- Support marking, labeling, and origin disclosure requirements
- Manage exposure related to AD/CVD, Section 301, Section 232, and other trade remedies
- Monitor regulatory and tariff changes and assess financial and operational impact
- Oversee customs brokers and ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance in filings
- Establish broker KPIs, SOPs, and audit processes
- Serve as escalation point for entry errors, disputes, and corrective actions
- Lead CBP audits, inquiries, and requests for information (CF28/CF29)
- Prepare and manage prior disclosures when required
- Act as primary point of contact with CBP and external trade counsel
- Develop and maintain internal compliance manuals, SOPs, and training programs
- Support CTPAT, ISA, or other trusted trader initiatives (if applicable)
- Partner with internal audit, legal, and finance on compliance controls
- Track duty spends, savings initiatives, penalties, and compliance KPIs
- Provide executive-level reporting on trade compliance risk and performance
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Finance, Law, or related field; Master’s degree preferred but not required
- 5+ years of progressive experience in U.S. customs and trade compliance
- Strong hands-on experience with: HTS classification, Customs valuation, Country-of-origin analysis, CBP audits and disclosures
- Experience supporting manufacturing, capital equipment, or complex BOM imports strongly preferred
- Proven experience managing customs brokers and external partners
- Deep working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR)
- Practical experience with AD/CVD and U.S. trade remedy programs
- Familiarity with FTAs, marking rules, and import compliance systems
- Strong documentation, audit, and risk-assessment skills
- Experience in high-volume, high-value, or highly regulated import environments
- Experience supporting U.S. manufacturing or greenfield manufacturing ramp-ups
- Licensed U.S. Customs Broker (LCB) preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable software
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, filing, and operating office equipment
- Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
- Ability to lift and carry light office materials (up to 10–15 lbs), such as files or office supplies
- Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
- Ability to attend meetings and interact with employees, clients, and vendors
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