Senior Manager - Trade & Customs

Job Description

As a member of the global tax team, the Senior Manager – Trade & Customs will lead the company’s global trade and customs compliance strategy and serve as a key advisor on tariff and trade-related risk. Reporting to the VP Global Indirect Tax & Customs, you play a critical role in protecting the business, supporting leadership decisions, and navigating a complex and evolving global trade environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s global trade and customs compliance program across all regions.
• Manage tariff, trade, and customs issues impacting business operations and cost.
• Advise executive leadership on the impact of tariffs, trade actions, and FTA changes.
• Oversee customs classification, valuation, country of origin, and duty optimization.
• Manage USMCA and other free trade agreement qualification and documentation.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on Mexico customs matters and cross-border trade.
• Partner with internal teams to address export controls and trade compliance risks.
• Support audits, inquiries, and regulatory interactions related to trade and customs.
• Work with NEMA or other trade associations.

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in global trade, customs, and import/export compliance.
• Deep expertise in classification, valuation, tariffs, and free trade agreements; including the USMCA ideally within the automotive industry.
• Experience advising senior leadership on trade risk and regulatory changes.
• Familiarity with Mexico customs regulations and export controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, supply chain, or equivalent experience; legal background preferred.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience as a lawyer.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, supply chain, or equivalent experience; legal background preferred.
• Experience with customs and trade compliance with Mexico.
• Ability to speak Spanish.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit-based employment practices and equal opportunity.