Customs Compliance Region Leader - US/CA

About the role

The US/CA Customs Compliance Region Leader is responsible for managing and maintaining Wabtec Corporation’s customs compliance strategy and enterprise standard for Wabtec entities acting as importer or exporter of record. This position works cross-functionally as a customs compliance subject matter expert to implement and enforce Wabtec’s customs compliance enterprise standard, policies, and procedures, ensuring the highest compliance with customs laws and regulations while facilitating business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure compliance with US and CA Region customs and trade laws & regulations
• Operationalize the Wabtec Customs Compliance Enterprise Standard requirements
• Support the establishment and maintenance of local standard work processes in alignment with Wabtec’s Customs Compliance Enterprise Standards
• Drive customs compliance program disciplines and integration timelines
• Ensure responses to customs-related government inquiries as required
• Lead Customs compliance issue resolution and address any trade compliance issues that arise in the region
• Drive effective and timely customs regulatory change communications that affect Wabtec business units
• Conduct customs and trade compliance training as needed
• Lead and ensure Region Metric Reporting
• Oversee Customs Broker/Agent and Managed Trade Service providers
• Work with, support, and advise local and global cross-functional business teams to identify, assess, and develop action plans with respect to customs compliance and operations risk abatement
• Actively liaise with the Global Customs Leader and local business stakeholders, engaging collaboratively with cross-functional business teams
• Ensure trade compliance requirements support for customer projects across US and CA
• Effectively coach & mentor direct reports

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (higher education) and 9+ years of industry customs compliance experience with people leader experience
• Licensed Customs Broker or appropriate in-country equivalent certification
• Deep knowledge of local customs, trade, and other regulatory agency requirements that relate to import and export activities with a focus on US and CA
• Self-directed with strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to influence others and work cross-functionally to drive results in a highly matrixed organization
• Strong problem-solving and process-focused background that reflects accomplishments in teamwork, integrity, and attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a challenging environment
• Demonstrated program leadership and project management skills
• Proficiency in English
• Travel as needed, which could include some global travel

Alternate locations may be considered.

Pay

The salary rate for this role is currently $104,800–$149,300. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Benefits

Information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

About Wabtec

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together accelerate the future of transportation. With roots dating back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec delivers performance that moves the world forward. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide is obsessed with better and strives every day to create a place where everyone belongs.