Foreign Trade, Logistics & Compliance Manager Americas

This position establishes and oversees the regional Trade and Logistics Compliance function for the Americas, initially focusing on the United States and Canada. The role ensures compliance with all applicable customs, import and export control, and trade regulations, serving as the primary contact for trade compliance matters in the region and contributing to Liebherr’s global compliance framework.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, evaluate, interpret, and implement new and existing laws, regulations, and directives related to customs, import, and export control.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert and advisor on trade compliance for all Liebherr entities in the region.
• Develop, communicate, and implement actionable compliance recommendations, including guidelines and formal information letters, in coordination with TLC Global.
• Provide training and guidance to local Logistics contacts across sites and divisions to ensure consistent execution of compliance processes and system updates.
• Support the identification, clarification, and resolution of potential matches on sanctions and denied-party lists to maintain regulatory integrity.
• Lead and develop independent experts from a regional function while maintaining a functional reporting line with TLC Europe.
• Act as the initial point of contact for trade compliance issues that cannot be resolved at the local level.
• Assess complex cases and determine appropriate escalation paths—either to TLC Global or, in urgent cases, via external consultants or legal advisors.
• Oversee and support activities related to certification and ongoing compliance of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and CTPAT/PIP programs.
• Maintain close coordination with TLC Global, including weekly exchanges with global leadership to ensure strategic alignment.
• Organize and lead quarterly expert group meetings across the Americas; prepare agendas in collaboration with TLC Global to address regional compliance priorities.
• Participate in EU-based TLC working groups, digital meetings, and conferences; report on relevant regional developments.
• Facilitate effective communication between local Logistics contacts and global TLC teams, ensuring alignment on compliance initiatives and best practices.
• Represent Liebherr’s trade compliance interests in external forums, such as events hosted by Partner Government Agencies and trade groups like VDMA.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with customs and trade authorities in the USA and Canada to support regulatory alignment and operational transparency.
• Communicate key regulatory developments and best practices to internal stakeholders and TLC contacts to ensure awareness and consistent compliance across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Law, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Valid Customs Broker License (LCB) required.
• 8–10 years of professional experience in international trade compliance, preferably in manufacturing, heavy equipment, or logistics industries.
• Proven expertise in import & export control, HTS classification, MIC or similar trade compliance systems, FTZ operations, CTPAT, and PIP (Canada equivalent).
• Experience working with government agencies and trade authorities.
• Prior experience within the Liebherr organization is highly desirable.
• Analytical and regulatory interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities across cultures and functions.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with global standards.
• Proficiency in English.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license and passport.

Benefits

• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and personal days.

Pay

$160,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year.