Trade Compliance Manager Job Troy area,Michigan USA,Supply Chain/Logistics

Manage import and export compliance activities, tariff programs, duty recovery initiatives, restricted-party screening, country-of-origin determinations, and applicable trade regulations.
Oversee duty recovery and remediation mechanisms, including post-entry reviews, Post-Summary Corrections, customs protests, duty drawback claims, and validation of supporting documentation.
Manage customer-specific Section 232 tariff offset programs and coordinate eligibility, authorization, ACE filing, broker instructions, license usage, reconciliation, and audit-ready evidence with Trade Compliance and Legal.
Coordinate and review customs entries, import/export documentation, broker reports, ACE data, shipment records, and required CBP recordkeeping and reporting.
Lead USMCA and other preferential trade agreement activities, including supplier solicitations, origin qualification, certifications, supporting records, verifications, and customer or government inquiries.
Manage HTSUS, Schedule B, and other applicable tariff classifications, and maintain accurate classification, customs, and trade compliance master data in SAP.
Oversee Foreign Trade Zone operations, customs valuation reviews, CTPAT requirements, and internal controls supporting compliance and duty savings.
Monitor customs brokers and freight forwarders, provide written clearance instructions, review performance against service requirements, and elevate discrepancies or potential compliance breaches.
Lead trade compliance audits, risk assessments, corrective actions, and regulatory-risk escalation, including import admissibility and forced-labor requirements.
Develop and deliver trade compliance training and support cross-functional partners in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, Sales, Program, Operations, and Engineering.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Five to seven years of experience in customs, international trade, or trade compliance, preferably in the automotive industry.
Advanced knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including valuation, origin, tariff classification, import compliance, and recordkeeping.
Demonstrated expertise in Section 232 duties, automotive tariff programs, Post-Summary Corrections, customs protests, and duty drawback processes.
Practical experience with the ACE Portal for entry review, data analytics, reconciliation, and compliance reporting.
Practical SAP experience with customs, tariff classification, material master data, and import/export data management;
Transportation Management System experience is preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, and data analytics;
Power BI experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of USMCA, other preferential trade agreements, FTZ operations, ADD/CVD, PGA requirements, and import/export compliance programs.
Strong communication, presentation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal functions, brokers, suppliers, customers, and government agencies.
English proficiency is required;
Spanish is a plus. CILT, CCS, or a U.S. Customs Broker License is also a plus.

Why choose this position?

Lead high-impact trade compliance programs that support customs compliance, cost recovery, duty optimization, and audit readiness across the business.
Partner with regional and global stakeholders across Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Purchasing, Sales, Programs, Operations, and Engineering.
Build broad expertise across tariff programs, trade agreements, classification, FTZ operations, broker management, data analytics, risk management, and employee training.