Global Customs Compliance Leader

Global Customs Compliance Leader

Salary Range: $105,000 - $120,000

• Eligibility to receive Short‑Term Incentive Compensation
• Vacation, paid company holidays, paid personal/sick days
• Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan, including employer contributions
• Eligibility to receive medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental care benefits, basic and optional term life insurance coverage, basic and voluntary accidental death and dismemberment coverage, dependent term life insurance coverage, and disability coverage
• All benefits are subject to the terms of the applicable plans.

Sun Chemical, a member of the D.I.C. Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. The company continuously works to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and over 22,000 employees worldwide, the D.I.C. Group supports a diverse collection of global customers.

This is a hybrid position requiring 1–2 days per week of in‑office collaboration. Candidates can be located in one of the following metropolitan areas:
Greater Chicago, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, or New York‑Newark‑Jersey City.

The Global Customs Compliance Leader will oversee customs and trade compliance across all regions (Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific) and business units, including Packaging & Graphics, Color Materials, and Advanced Materials. The role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a harmonized global customs compliance program that ensures legal adherence, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment.

• Develop global customs compliance procedures spanning all regions and business units.
• Standardize systems, processes, and data while leveraging regional best practices.
• Establish a global customs compliance organization once foundational processes are in place.
• Oversee harmonized tariff classification (HTS), origin & preference determination, Country of Origin (COO) documentation, Fair Trade Agreement eligibility, denied party screening, and manufacturing affidavits, including training employees and identifying areas of improvement.
• Maintain accurate classification records using technical data and drawings.
• Conduct annual reviews of HTS codes and compliance manuals.
• Create and deliver formal training programs across key geographies.
• Document and publish internal customs compliance practices for stakeholder awareness.
• Liaise with warehousing, manufacturing, IT, and business teams to ensure compliance and objectives are met.
• Coordinate with external customs providers and third‑party logistics providers to meet service level agreements and, if necessary, escalate issues.
• Support internal departments with Free Trade Agreement documentation and COO determination.
• Track transactional activity to identify trends and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Use scorecards and RACI diagrams to monitor performance and clarify stakeholder roles.
• Provide accurate and timely reports on compliance metrics and improvement areas.

• Minimum 10 years in customs compliance within a global chemical company.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business.
• Experience with SAP and APO is preferred.
• Familiarity with ethical supplier compliance and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred.

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.