Global Customs Compliance Manager

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.

We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values:
Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

The Global Customs Compliance Manager is responsible for GTI's customs compliance, tariff strategy, and trade documentation across approximately 200 active import transactions annually, serving a diverse product portfolio including fabricated enclosures, structural components, electrical/mechanical assemblies, and raw materials such as wood, metals, electronics, etc. The Customs Compliance Manager works closely with Finance, Logistics Coordinators, Procurement, Engineering, and external brokers to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective customs clearance while mitigating regulatory risk.

Customs Entries and Broker Coordination

• Coordinate customs clearance requirements with customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal teams across 200+ annual import transactions
• Review customs entries (CBP Form 7501) and entry summaries for accurate classification, country of origin, declared value, duties, and applicable tariff provisions
• Resolve entry discrepancies with brokers and track corrections through completion; elevate clearance risks that could delay shipments or create cost overruns
• Maintain comprehensive entry register linking customs entries to GTI load numbers, purchase orders, projects, and supporting documentation for audit trail and compliance
• Manage relationships with brokers and freight forwarders; evaluate broker performance and address recurring errors or compliance gaps

Tariff Classification & Trade Strategy

• Maintain centralized, current product classification database with HTSUS codes, product descriptions, countries of origin, classification rationale, and applicable duty rates
• Work with Engineering, Procurement, suppliers, and brokers to obtain technical specifications and documentation needed for accurate tariff classification
• Monitor tariff changes, CBP guidance, preferential trade program requirements, and Section 232/301 duties affecting GTI products and suppliers
• Maintain tariff watch list; communicate effective dates, affected products, estimated cost impacts, and required company actions to Finance and Operations
• Support duty estimates for new purchases, projects, and supplier negotiations; clearly identify assumptions and unresolved questions
• Review eligibility and documentation requirements for preferential treatment, including USMCA qualification and supporting supplier documentation

PMS, Duties & Refund Management

• Manage review and reconciliation of Periodic Monthly Statements (PMS) from brokers; match charges to entry records and investigate discrepancies
• Coordinate timely payment of customs duties with Finance and brokers; maintain visibility into outstanding obligations and estimated cash flow
• Track entry liquidation, correction, and protest deadlines; identify and pursue refund opportunities with brokers or qualified trade counsel
• Maintain documentation of submissions and monitor claims through final resolution and receipt of refund funds
• Provide Finance with regular reporting on duty spend, trends, and cost-saving opportunities

ACE, Compliance & Record Management

• Manage authorized company access to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), including account maintenance, data…