Senior Customs Specialist

Location:

Washington, MI (On-Site)

Position Type:
Direct Hire

Starting Salary: $115,000 annually

Benefits:
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Reliance One, Inc. is partnering with a global manufacturing organization to identify a Trade Compliance Senior Specialist responsible for leading regional customs strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements across North American operations.

This is a highly visible role working cross-functionally with supply chain, logistics, finance, and external partners to support efficient and compliant international trade operations.

Develop and execute regional trade compliance strategies, oversee broker relationships, and support daily import/export operations and shipment clearance.

Lead initiatives to enhance reconciliation processes, manage Importer Security Filing (ISF), and assess risk related to new and evolving trade regulations.

Oversee supplier qualification processes, manage escalations, and support initiatives related to duty optimization and customer-specific requirements.

Respond to CBP inquiries, manage penalties and disclosures, and support internal and external audits to ensure full compliance with U.S. and Canadian customs regulations.

Deliver internal training on free trade agreements and compliance requirements, manage ACE/CARM accounts, and develop KPI reporting to track performance and risk.

• 5+ years of experience in customs, trade compliance, or international logistics
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Logistics, International Trade, or related field
• Professional certification (e.g., CCS, LCB, or equivalent) preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian customs regulations and free trade agreements (USMCA, etc.)
• Experience with process improvement, project management, and compliance systems
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel as needed to support regional operations

Reliance One, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.