Senior Customs & Trade Compliance Manager

Position Summary

The Senior Customs & Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and governing all U.S. customs and trade compliance activities across the company’s manufacturing, sourcing, and import operations. This role owns end-to-end compliance strategy, ensures adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, mitigates duty and penalty risk, and establishes standardized trade compliance governance across entities, brokers, and logistics partners.

• Own and execute the U.S. customs and trade compliance framework, policies, and procedures
• Act as the primary internal authority on CBP regulations and U.S. import compliance
• Provide strategic guidance to supply chain, procurement, logistics and manufacturing teams

• Lead and approve HTS classification determinations across all imported materials, equipment, and finished goods
• Ensure consistency and audit-ready documentation across entities and brokers

• Determine and validate country-of-origin for complex manufacturing and multi-country supply chains
• Manage Free Trade Agreement (FTA) programs where applicable
• Support marking, labeling, and origin disclosure requirements
• Manage exposure related to AD/CVD, Section 301, Section 232, and other trade remedies
• Monitor regulatory and tariff changes and assess financial and operational impact

• Oversee customs brokers and ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance in filings
• Establish broker KPIs, SOPs, and audit processes
• Serve as escalation point for entry errors, disputes, and corrective actions

• Lead CBP audits, inquiries, and requests for information (CF28/CF29)
• Prepare and manage prior disclosures when required
• Act as primary point of contact with CBP and external trade counsel

• Develop and maintain internal compliance manuals, SOPs, and training programs
• Support CTPAT, ISA, or other trusted trader initiatives (if applicable)
• Partner with internal audit, legal, and finance on compliance controls

• Track duty spends, savings initiatives, penalties, and compliance KPIs
• Provide executive-level reporting on trade compliance risk and performance

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Finance, Law, or related field
• Master’s degree preferred but not required

• 5+ years of progressive experience in U.S. customs and trade compliance
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • HTS classification
  • Customs valuation
  • Country-of-origin analysis
  • CBP audits and disclosures
• Experience supporting manufacturing, capital equipment, or complex BOM imports strongly preferred
• Proven experience managing customs brokers and external partners

• Deep working knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR)
• Practical experience with AD/CVD and U.S. trade remedy programs
• Familiarity with FTAs, marking rules, and import compliance systems
• Strong documentation, audit, and risk‑assessment skills

• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker (LCB)
• Experience in high‑volume, high‑value, or highly regulated import environments
• Experience supporting U.S. manufacturing or greenfield manufacturing ramp‑ups