Global Customs Compliance Manager

Sun Chemical Corporation•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

13d•$135,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, produces packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. The DIC Group has combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and more than 22,000 employees worldwide. The Global Customs Compliance Leader oversees customs and trade compliance across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific, and across the Packaging & Graphics, Color Materials, and Advanced Materials business units. The role manages and enhances a harmonized global customs compliance program to ensure legal adherence, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment. It drives an optimized, efficient, and cost-effective global customs compliance function through internal talent, standardized processes, technology, data-driven insights, and external customs partners and service providers. The position requires 15–20% travel. The base pay range is $135,000–$150,000. Sun Chemical offers market-competitive total rewards, including merit increases, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability benefits, a 401(k) with match, and life insurance. Benefit eligibility timing may vary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive customs compliance and international trade experience within a global manufacturing or chemical organization.
Demonstrated experience managing global customs compliance programs across multiple regions and jurisdictions.
Experience managing customs brokers, trade service providers, and third-party logistics partners, including service-level agreements and performance metrics.
Experience supporting complex international trade operations, including import/export compliance, tariff classification, Country of Origin determinations, duty optimization, and trade agreement utilization.
Strong analytical experience using operational and compliance data to identify risks, assess business and financial impacts, find cost reduction opportunities, and develop process improvement and risk-mitigation plans.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence stakeholders across supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, IT, finance, and commercial functions.
Experience working with SAP and other customs, trade management, or transportation management systems.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience is preferred.
Licensed Customs Broker preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with customs providers, customs brokers, and third-party logistics providers; manage service-level agreements, conduct regular business reviews, and improve performance.
Enhance and standardize global customs compliance procedures across regions and business units.
Lead process improvement and transformation initiatives to simplify customs compliance, improve efficiency, reduce risk, and support business growth.
Optimize and govern customs-related systems, processes, and data, including trade management systems, automated customs processes, Free Trade Agreement qualification tools, embargo and sanctions controls, and ACE-related functionality.
Manage the global customs compliance organization and support a harmonized, scalable compliance framework.
Oversee tariff classification, origin and preference determinations, Country of Origin documentation, Free Trade Agreement eligibility, denied party screening, embargo and sanctions compliance, manufacturing affidavits, employee training, and continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate classification records using technical data, specifications, and engineering drawings.
Periodically review customs classifications, compliance programs, and customs compliance manuals for ongoing regulatory compliance.
Create and deliver formal customs and trade compliance training programs across key geographies.
Document and publish internal customs compliance practices, procedures, and guidance for global consistency and stakeholder awareness.
Partner with logistics, procurement, warehousing, manufacturing, IT, and commercial teams on international trade operations and the efficient movement of goods.
Support internal departments with Country-of-Origin determinations, Free Trade Agreement qualifications, and required trade documentation.
Analyze customs, duty, freight, and transactional data to identify compliance risks, duty savings, cost reduction, and process optimization opportunities.
Develop, monitor, and evaluate KPIs, compliance metrics, and provider performance measures, and turn findings into improvement plans.
Lead global customs compliance, systems optimization, and transformation projects.
Report compliance performance, operational effectiveness, and strategic improvement opportunities to senior leadership.