Global Customs Compliance Leader

Sun Chemical Corporation • Cincinnati, OH

22h • $115,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Customs Compliance Leader will oversee customs and trade compliance across all regions (Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific) and business units, including Packaging & Graphics, Color Materials, and Advanced Materials. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a harmonized global customs compliance program that ensures legal adherence, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment.

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years in customs compliance within a global chemical company
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, in Supply Chain Management or Business
• Familiarity with ethical supplier compliance and cross-functional collaboration

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP and APO is preferred
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop global customs compliance procedures spanning all regions and business units.
• Standardize systems, processes, and data while leveraging regional best practices.
• Establish a global customs compliance organization once foundational processes are in place.
• Oversee harmonized tariff classification (HTS), origin & preference determination, Country of Origin (COO) documentation, Fair Trade Agreement eligibility, denied party screening, and manufacturing affidavits, including training employees and identifying areas of improvement.
• Maintain accurate classification records using technical data and drawings.
• Conduct annual reviews of HTS codes and compliance manuals.
• Create and deliver formal training programs across key geographies.
• Document and publish internal customs compliance practices for stakeholder awareness.
• Liaise with warehousing, manufacturing, IT, and business teams to ensure compliance and objectives are met.
• Coordinate with external customs providers and third-party logistics providers to meet service level agreements and escalate if necessary.
• Support internal departments with FTA documentation and COO determination.
• Track transactional activity to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Use scorecards and RACI diagrams to monitor performance and clarify stakeholder roles.
• Provide accurate and timely reports on compliance metrics and improvement areas.

Benefits

• Eligibility to receive Short-Term Incentive Compensation
• Vacation, paid company holidays, paid personal/sick days
• Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan, including employer contributions
• Eligibility to receive medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental care benefits, basic and optional term life insurance coverage, basic and voluntary accidental death and dismemberment coverage, dependent term life insurance coverage, and disability coverage
• All benefits are subject to the terms of the applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees