US Customs & Trade Compliance Manager

U.S. Customs & Trade Compliance Manager (Hybrid)

Schneider Electric has an opportunity for a U.S. Customs & Trade Compliance Manager in one of our Hubs (Nashville, TN; Raleigh, NC; or Dallas, TX). This hybrid role requires two days in office.

Reporting to the Regional Americas Customs & Trade Compliance Director, you will drive Schneider’s global trade compliance strategy in the region, ensuring regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.

• Provide expertise and oversight of import, export, trade remedies, origin determination, customs valuation, anti-dumping and countervailing duty, and other trade compliance activities.
• Monitor and stay current on trade environment changes, regulatory updates, customs rulings, and court decisions; communicate impacts and take appropriate actions.
• Focus on mitigating risk, monitor regulatory changes, and develop and enhance the company’s trade compliance framework.
• Perform and manage import/export audit programs, implement scorecards to measure compliance, and conduct after-action reviews to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Manage and communicate with U.S. Customs & Border Protection and other government departments to resolve import and export issues. Create responses to CF28, CF29, and other requests.
• Apply strong knowledge of customs valuation, origin determination, AD/CVD investigations, and analytical skills to scrutinize case scope and determine applicability.
• Lead the development, execution, and maintenance of the U.S. compliance program.
• Ensure Schneider Electric business units comply with all applicable customs and trade regulations; enforce compliance, create and deploy policies, deliver training, and drive process improvements to optimize duty reduction through available programs.
• Analyze import data to identify trends, minimize risks, and uncover opportunities.
• Drive cost savings and efficiencies through continuous improvement and effective management of the trade compliance program, internal processes, free trade utilization, return goods provisions, section 301, etc.
• Collaborate with centralized classification and free trade functions to identify and evaluate opportunities to facilitate duty reduction while maintaining compliance.
• Provide subject‑matter expert advice and guidance on all aspects of trade compliance, collaborating with cross‑functional teams including legal, finance, and supply chain.

• Higher education with significant experience in Customs, international trade, and trade compliance.
• Licensed Customs Broker, CCS, MCS, or relevant Customs‑related certificate program.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Customs & Trade Compliance.
• Capacity to engage, influence, and manage relationships with key partners and act as a leader.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. trade regulations, customs laws, and trade agreements; expert knowledge of anti‑dumping/countervailing duty, section 232, section 301, and related areas.
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels and with government departments.
• Ability to lead/participate in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures to detect and mitigate risks.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and Tableau.
• Occasional domestic and international travel required.

• Medical insurance (with member reward points)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Benefit Bucks (credits toward benefits)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid family leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Well‑being and recognition programs (including service anniversary)
• 12 holidays per year
• 15 days of paid time off per year (pro‑rated in the first year)
• Opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date)
• Military leave benefits

• €36 billion global revenue
• +13% organic growth
• 150,000+ employees in 100+ countries
• #1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

To apply, submit an online application. This position will be posted until filled.

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