Trade Compliance Tariffs Manager

Overview

The Trade Compliance Tariffs Manager role is based in Benton Harbor, MI and reports to the Sr. Manager Trade Compliance. The position is part of the Supply and Logistics team responsible for maintaining inventory control and ensuring smooth delivery of materials and products.

• Assess potential risks related to U.S. tariffs, quotas, and trade agreements (e.g. 301, 232, 201, USMCA, AD/CVD, Canada Surtax) and support action plan identification with cross‑functional teams to mitigate impact, including:
  • Drawback
  • Foreign Trade Zones
  • Analysis of alternative supply chain and trade compliance strategies
  • First Sale reductions
  • Country of origin reviews & recommendations
• Engage with Procurement commodity teams and process partners in Supply Chain, Government Relations, and Engineering, reporting requirements to senior leadership.
• Act as liaison between Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) and Supply Chain to support broader analysis needed for other work streams.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting (Outlook, P4G, Profit Planning, Financial Close).
• Provide regular updates to PMOs and leadership via written and verbal communications.
• Conduct internal audits and assessments of trade compliance practices to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in compliance with import/export regulations.
• Contribute to management system refinement and methods to continually improve governance and data availability.
• Ensure compliance with all U.S. and Canadian import/export laws, including preparation, review, and submission of accurate customs declarations, shipping documents, responding, and reporting to government agencies (CBP, CBSA, etc.), while staying abreast of evolving trade regulations.

• 5+ years of experience in Trade Compliance with familiarity/expertise in tariff classification, duty assessment, and/or country of origin determination.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Suite.
• Project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree.

• Licensed Customs Broker.
• Proficiency in trade compliance software & tools.
• Knowledge of audit and enforcement practices.
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Experience in broader supply chain and/or procurement.
• Adaptable to a fast‑paced and demanding environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functional and lead process partners toward a common goal.
• Ability to establish and build strong relationships with process partners in GSS and Government Relations.
• Use problem‑solving skills to find new and creative ways for process improvement and cost reduction.
• Detail oriented while seeing the big picture.

• Always On Flexibility – autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside‑of‑work commitments.
• Two‑Week Work from Anywhere – minimum of one‑week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical – four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

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