Job Title: Manager of Global Trade Compliance
Responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of the company’s global trade compliance activities, including import/export compliance, tariff classification, and regulatory adherence across international manufacturing and sourcing operations. This role supports the implementation of trade compliance policies and promotes consistent practices across regions while helping identify opportunities to optimize duty exposure. The position partners with regional and cross-functional stakeholders to support compliant and efficient cross-border operations, including Mexico-based or IMMEX-related activities, as applicable.

Job Responsibilities

Manage import and export compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S. and key international regions

Apply and maintain tariff classifications (HTS or local equivalents), and assess applicability of Section 232 and AD/CVD regulations where relevant

Execute and maintain processes supporting country-of-origin determination and BOM-level traceability across global supply chains

Maintain documentation standards with suppliers and internal teams to support audit readiness and regulatory filings in various jurisdictions

Coordinate with customs brokers and regional service providers to ensure accurate and timely filings, review entries for compliance and consistency

Support identification and implementation of duty mitigation opportunities, including tariff engineering and sourcing adjustments

Assist with responses to customs audits, prior disclosures, and regulatory inquiries across regions

Partner with operations, sourcing, finance, logistics, and legal teams to ensure trade compliance requirements are integrated into business processes globally

Maintain and improve trade compliance processes across ERP systems and business units to promote consistency and scalability





Support trade compliance activities related to cross-border manufacturing and temporary import/export programs, including IMMEX where applicable

Coordinate with customs authorities and government agencies during audits, inspections, and information requests

Support customs valuation processes globally, including assists, intercompany pricing, freight, and landed cost components

Reconcile customs data with ERP and financial records to ensure alignment and accuracy

Monitor broker and service provider performance against established expectations and elevate issues as needed

Conduct internal compliance reviews and support ongoing audit readiness across regions

Assist in developing and delivering trade compliance training to internal stakeholders globally

Maintain accuracy and integrity of trade compliance master data (e.g., tariff classifications, country of origin, valuation data) across systems

Other duties, as assigned.

Education – Experience Required

5–8 years of experience in customs and trade compliance within a global manufacturing, distribution, or related environment

Strong working knowledge of Tariff classification (HTS and/or international equivalents), Section 232 tariffs and Antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD)

Experience supporting customs audits, disclosures, or regulatory inquiries

Working knowledge of international trade regulations across multiple jurisdictions preferred

Solid understanding of general supply chain and manufacturing processes

Experience working cross-functionally in a multi-entity, international environment

Experience maintaining or improving trade compliance processes and documentation

Familiarity with cross-border manufacturing operations, including Mexico or maquiladora (IMMEX) programs, preferred

Working knowledge of customs valuation, inventory reconciliation, and landed cost components

Experience with ERP systems and trade compliance data management

Ability to coordinate effectively with customs brokers and external service providers across regions

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