Senior Manager, Customs Compliance Operations

Samsung • Plano, TX

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About The Position

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), headquartered in Plano, Texas, is hiring a Senior Manager, Customs Compliance Operations. The role manages hands-on import, export, and logistics activities, including product import classification, customs broker compliance, audits, and vendor invoice review. It also monitors changes in customs laws and regulations, supports trade-compliance processes and policies, and works with Logistics, Finance/Accounting, and other functions to assess and reduce trade-related costs and risks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, International Trade, or equivalent experience.
• At least 6 years of international trade experience.
• Good understanding of core trade principles, including valuation, tariff coding, free trade agreements, and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Customs Broker license; preferred but not required.
• Critical-thinking and analytical skills related to data manipulation, with the ability to create actionable and informative data using tools such as Alteryx, Tableau, or dashboards.
• Confidence, integrity, enthusiasm, and executive presence suited to a fast-paced, energetic, and proactive organization.
• Experience in the Telecom, Technology, Consumer Electronics, or Retail industry.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day import, export, and logistics activities, including reviewing transport documents, designating tariffs, and providing broker instructions.
• Classify finished products and service parts using USHTS and ECCN codes; maintain related data in the company ERP and parts database.
• Coordinate and conduct import audits covering tariff codes, value, quantity, and free trade agreement claims.
• Monitor brokerage compliance using metrics and broker scorecards.
• Ensure the designated Customs Broker exercises reasonable care and complies with requirements when filing customs declarations for consumption or foreign trade zone entries.
• Audit import data and billing rates and process vendor billing invoices.
• Monitor and assess local and global customs changes, laws, and regulations; summarize developments and provide guidance to mitigate risks.
• Support development of SOPs and training and refinement and implementation of trade-compliance processes and best practices.
• Assist Logistics and Finance/Accounting in analyzing duties, taxes, and international transportation costs and developing ways to minimize or reduce costs.
• Support export activities, including document creation, guidance, direction, and restricted-party screening when necessary.
• Assist with internal company global policies and finance audits.
• Support cross-functional projects related to trade transactions.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Purchase Program
• Tuition Assistance after 6 months
• Paid Time Off
• Student Loan Program after 6 months
• Wellness Incentives
• MBO bonus compensation for regular full-time employees, based on company, division, and individual performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior