Senior Customs Compliance Advisor (Hybrid - Manchester, CT)
About The Position
The Senior Customs Compliance Advisor supports the execution of Bob’s customs compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with all U.S. and international trade regulations. This role requires deep regulatory expertise, strong project management skills, and a continuous improvement mindset to strengthen and scale customs compliance operations. You will apply advanced knowledge of import/export regulations, tariff classification, country-of-origin determination, valuation, free trade agreement qualification, and internal controls to enhance Bob’s trade compliance framework. You will support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of customs compliance programs aligned with regulatory requirements, company policies, and the strategic direction set by the Director of Customs Compliance. This position partners closely with Inbound Logistics, Sourcing, Merchandising, Legal, and Finance to mitigate risk, improve processes, streamline documentation, and support an audit-ready posture. The role may be home-based with periodic on-site presence as needed. What You’ll Bring to Bob’s At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value the unique combination of technical expertise, problem-solving ability, project leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and ethical integrity that drives success in this role. If you excel in a dynamic, compliance-focused environment and enjoy shaping scalable trade processes, this is a meaningful opportunity to make an impact.
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of U.S. and international customs laws and regulations. Ability to interpret complex regulatory changes and provide actionable guidance to internal teams and vendor partners.
- Ability to assess compliance gaps, drive strategic program improvements, and align compliance practices with business goals. Strong analytical capability to evaluate tariff impacts, risks, documentation accuracy, and process effectiveness.
- Proven track record implementing process enhancements, automation opportunities, and standardized compliance frameworks. Proficiency with trade compliance tools such as ACE and advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio).
- Experience with internal/external audits, CTPAT validations, post-entry reviews, and broker oversight programs. Strong ability to design and implement internal controls to mitigate customs risk.
- Experience leading teams or mentoring staff; able to influence and collaborate across multiple business units. Ability to develop and deliver customs training programs.
- Skilled at managing timelines, milestones, and deliverables for major compliance initiatives. Capable of leading multi-departmental projects that drive efficiency and alignment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, or a related discipline.
- 7–10 years of experience in supply chain operations and/or trade compliance.
- Experience interpreting and applying U.S. and international trade regulations.
- Proven ability to lead complex compliance projects and programs.
- Prior team leadership or mentorship experience.
Nice To Haves
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex priorities.
- Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated.
- Forward-thinking problem-solver with strong relationship-building capabilities.
- U.S. Customs Brokerage Certification preferred but not required.
Benefits
- Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous PTO including vacation, personal days, sick time, holidays, and your birthday
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Employee discount beginning Day 1
- Employer-paid life insurance and voluntary pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
