Manager, Trade & Customs North America

About the role

This is a remote role with a salary range from $110,000 – $125,000 based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary resource for divisional personnel regarding import, export, customs, and trade compliance requirements.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of trade compliance policies, procedures, work instructions, and internal controls to help ensure compliance with applicable import and export regulations.
• Provide guidance to divisional personnel in evaluating transactions and shipments for compliance with applicable trade regulations and company requirements.
• Support export licensing activities, including classification reviews, license application preparation, record maintenance, and coordination with regulatory agencies as needed.
• Assist with product classification, country-of-origin determinations, free trade agreement qualification reviews, and related import compliance activities.
• Review import and export documentation for completeness and regulatory compliance and provide feedback to responsible divisional personnel when issues are identified.
• Coordinate with customs brokers, freight forwarders, third-party logistics providers, and government agencies to address routine compliance matters and shipment issues.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting international trade activities and communicate relevant updates to stakeholders.
• Assist in reviewing customer requirements, contracts, technical data, and other documentation that may present import or export compliance considerations.
• Support denied party screening and sanctions compliance activities and assist with escalation of potential compliance concerns.
• Maintain trade compliance records and documentation in accordance with company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assist with internal compliance reviews, audits, corrective action tracking, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Legal, Corporate Compliance, business leaders, and divisional personnel to support compliance objectives and consistent application of company policies.
• Work with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Purchasing, Customer Service, IT, and Supply Chain teams to address trade compliance questions and support business operations.
• Assist in developing and delivering trade compliance training and awareness programs.
• Prepare compliance reports, metrics, and other information requested by leadership to support monitoring of the trade compliance program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field required. (Commensurate experience considered in lieu of degree)
• Licensed US Customs Broker, Certified Customs Specialist, or other trade compliance certifications preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in trade compliance, global trade compliance, customs operations, international logistics, or as an importer/exporter.
• Automotive industry or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience supporting U.S. and Mexico customs operations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations, Free Trade Agreements (USMCA requirements), HTS classifications, and various required Customs documentation processes.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel.
• ERP/SAP experience preferred.

Travel Requirements

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (approximately 10–15%).