Trade Compliance Manager

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Fossil Group is seeking a talented Trade Compliance Manager to join our global Trade Compliance team. In this role, you will lead U.S. Customs activity, manage self-filed entries, and ensure strict adherence to CBP regulations, including Partner Government Agency (PGA) and C-TPAT requirements. As a functional leader, you will guide our North American compliance team, driving adherence to country-specific import and export regulations. The ideal candidate is a collaborative partner capable of building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, government agencies, and suppliers to deliver high-quality compliance and continuous improvement.

About the role

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the Trade Compliance team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Partner proactively with Logistics, Warehouse Operations, and daily operational functions to ensure seamless, compliant workflows.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable U.S. and Canadian import/export and trade compliance regulations.
• Act as the primary liaison, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with U.S. and Canadian Customs, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, FDA, EPA, CPSC, and other government agencies as required.
• Strategic procurement and management of third-party Trade Compliance partners, including Customs brokers, FTZ Administrators, and ABI software vendors.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Trade Compliance Roadmap aligned with company-wide strategic initiatives.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement innovative process improvements to mitigate risk and optimize efficiency.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Trade Compliance Roadmap to drive strategic initiatives.
• Guarantee that daily compliance operations consistently meet or exceed established quality and service-level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the Trade Compliance team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Partner proactively with Logistics, Warehouse Operations, and daily operational functions to ensure seamless, compliant workflows.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable U.S. and Canadian import/export and trade compliance regulations.
• Act as the primary liaison, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with U.S. and Canadian Customs, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, FDA, EPA, CPSC, and other government agencies as required.
• Strategic procurement and management of third-party Trade Compliance partners, including Customs brokers, FTZ Administrators, and ABI software vendors.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Trade Compliance Roadmap aligned with company-wide strategic initiatives.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement innovative process improvements to mitigate risk and optimize efficiency.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Trade Compliance Roadmap to drive strategic initiatives.
• Guarantee that daily compliance operations consistently meet or exceed established quality and service-level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, or a related field.
• Proven track record managing Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), C-TPAT certification, and hands-on experience with US Customs self-filed entries.
• Mastery of HTS classification and export control procedures, with specific expertise navigating multi-agency requirements.
• Expertise in navigating complex international trade laws and logistics.
• Data-driven problem solver capable of managing third-party service providers (Brokers, ABI vendors) and ensuring daily operations meet strict KPIs.
• An authentic, collaborative leader with experience providing functional leadership to a team.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, or a related field.
• Proven track record managing Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), C-TPAT certification, and hands-on experience with US Customs self-filed entries.
• Mastery of HTS classification and export control procedures, with specific expertise navigating multi-agency requirements.
• Expertise in navigating complex international trade laws and logistics.
• Data-driven problem solver capable of managing third-party service providers (Brokers, ABI vendors) and ensuring daily operations meet strict KPIs.
• An authentic, collaborative leader with experience providing functional leadership to a team.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of international trade laws and regulations.
• Ability to manage third-party service providers.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services, retirement planning, paid parental leave, return to work program, paid time off, hybrid work, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts.