Sr. Manager, Customs Trade

Sr. Manager, Customs Trade

Nissan Motor Corporation

Location:

Franklin, TN (Nissan Americas HQ)

Job schedule:

Full Time, On site

Degree level:
Bachelor’s Degree in international trade, accounting, or related discipline. US Customs Broker’s License required.

Sponsorship:
No

We are currently looking for a Senior Manager Customs Trade to join our team in Franklin, TN.

• Manages all US and Canada Trade Agreements (FTAs) and content programs, including overall USMCA project management for North America.
• Develops and manages trade and content‑related regulatory compliance programs and supporting procedures for special tariff and trade programs (USMCA, AALA, CAFE), reconciliation, and country of origin compliance.
• Calculates duty by model and tariff forecasts for production vehicles and parts.
• Leads ongoing cross‑functional governance reviews for USMCA with major facets of the business (Customs, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Legal, Government Affairs, etc.).
• Develops strategies for implementation and compliance for USMCA and all US/Canada FTAs.
• Interfaces with various departments to analyze and compare the impact of sourcing decisions and changes.
• Reviews, validates, and provides submissions and responses to US CBP, Mexico SAT, Canada CBSA, and the U.S. Trade Representative as warranted.
• Manages internal reviews and external audits related to content activities with external government agencies.
• Manages interfaces with external service providers related to content activity.
• Analyzes and interprets economic factors such as raw material impacts, volume impacts, and supplier sourcing dynamics, and their influence on trade compliance activities.
• Manages employees by establishing annual performance goals, allocating resources, and assessing performance.
• Performs other related duties as necessary.

• Extensive knowledge of customs, trade, content, and origin regulations, compliance, operations, strategy, and cost reduction.
• Ten or more years of related professional experience; five or more years in a trade compliance management position for an automotive, manufacturing, or complex industry.
• Experience with supplier FTA solicitations, RVC and LVC calculations, and developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving trade compliance policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of US and foreign customs procedures and requirements, and extensive knowledge of USMCA rules and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related discipline; US Customs Broker’s License in good standing with US Customs and Border Protection required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Working knowledge of ACE, ACE Portal, and ABI.

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross‑departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs.

Rewards: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings, and unique Nissan perks such as discounts on lease vehicles and a Vehicle Purchase Program. For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Nissan is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire;
Nissan uses E‑Verify to validate employment eligibility.

We value inclusion and diversity. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and our employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.