Senior Trade Compliance Manager

Honeywell•Charlotte, NC

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a US/CA Import Senior Trade Compliance Manager, you will lead Honeywell’s customs and import compliance program for goods entering the United States. The role owns classification, valuation, origin, broker management, duty and tariff optimization, and U.S. import operations. You will partner with supply chain, procurement, finance, tax, legal, and business teams to manage customs risk while enabling efficient, cost-effective importation of goods. You will report to the Trade Compliance Director and work from the Charlotte, North Carolina location on a hybrid schedule. During the first 90 days, new hires must be prepared to work onsite Monday through Friday. The role supports Honeywell’s international trade compliance and the movement of goods across borders. Responsibilities span customs operations, tariff classification and valuation, country-of-origin and free-trade agreement programs, tariff and duty management, IEEPA refund recovery, and compliance and audit activities. Honeywell describes itself as a global automation company serving building, industrial, and process sectors. Its Legal department supports global operations by providing guidance on regulatory compliance, including trade compliance, to mitigate risk and enable sustainable business growth.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience in U.S. customs and import compliance.
Licensed U.S. customs broker (LCB).
Deep knowledge of U.S. customs law, HTS classification, customs valuation, and country of origin.
At least 3 years of experience managing customs brokers.
At least 3 years of experience with Section 232, Section 301, AD/CVD, and FTA programs.
At least 3 years of experience responding to CBP audits and inquiries, including CF28 and CF29.
Strong working knowledge of ACE.
Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, international trade, or a related field.
Experience with drawback, FTZ, first sale, or reconciliation programs.
Experience with USMCA rules of origin.
Experience with SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, or similar trade management platforms.
Experience in manufacturing, technology, automotive, or industrial sectors.
Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or similar credential.
Experience managing IEEPA refund recovery.
Experience in value reconciliation.

Responsibilities

Manage U.S. and Canadian import customs operations, including entry filing and post-entry processes.
Oversee customs broker relationships, standard operating procedures, key performance indicators, and performance reviews.
Review and approve broker instructions for new products, suppliers, and trade lanes.
Manage customs holds, examinations, and CBP inquiries.
Oversee ACE Portal access, reporting, and data management.
Ensure documented, defensible classifications for imported products; periodically review high-volume and high-duty items; maintain the classification database and align it with ERP and broker records.
Ensure customs valuation methodology is documented and compliant with 19 U.S.C. § 1401a, and identify and properly declare dutiable elements.
Oversee country-of-origin determinations, including non-preferential origin for marking and tariff application and preferential origin for free-trade agreement qualification.
Maintain origin documentation, including certificates of origin, supplier declarations, production records, and bill-of-materials analysis.
Support free-trade agreement qualification programs for applicable agreements.
Monitor and manage exposure to applicable tariff programs.
Manage IEEPA refund recovery through CAPE, file CAPE Declarations, monitor processing, reconcile received refunds against expected amounts, and coordinate with finance and legal on accounting treatment and refund ownership.
Lead responses to CBP audits, Focused Assessments, and post-entry reviews.
Conduct internal compliance reviews, transactional testing, and entry audits.
Manage voluntary disclosures (prior disclosures) when needed.
Oversee reasonable-care compliance under 19 U.S.C. § 1484.
Maintain import records for five years.
Manage customs bond adequacy and renewal.