Sr. Manager, Customs & Trade Compliance

Freudenberg • Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

This role is responsible for leading the US/MX/BR Customs Team and reporting to Global Head Management. The primary focus is the further development of the Customs & Trade Compliance program in the US, MX, and BR to mitigate risk to the company. This includes managing classifications, valuations, training programs, manuals, export controls, broker strategy, and other customs and foreign trade topics. The position also ensures compliance with the IMMEX program in Mexico, provides strategic support to mitigate customs costs (e.g., section 301 tariffs), and supports the rollout of global projects like Export Controls and Free Trade Agreements. A key aspect is reviewing legal changes and implementing them, advising on complex supply chains and strategic decisions, and supporting external and internal customs audits and self-assessments. Effective management of stakeholders and customs brokers is also crucial.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or job-related field from an accredited institution
• Automotive customs experience
• Work experience 5 years minimum in similar role
• In depth knowledge of US / MX / BR Customs and Border Protection Regulations
• Working knowledge of CBP portals and website

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience
• Purchasing experience
• Legal experience
• Logistics experience

Responsibilities

• Leading the US / MX / BR Customs Team
• Further development of the Customs & Trade Compliance program in the US, MX and BR for the purpose of mitigating risk to the company
• Ensure compliance with IMMEX program in Mexico
• Strategic support and advice to mitigate customs costs (e.g. section 301 tariffs, etc.)
• Support in roll out of global projects (Export Controls, Free Trade Agreements, etc.)
• Review of legal changes and implementation
• Advise on complex supply chains / strategic decisions
• Support of external and internal customs audits and self-assessments
• Management of stakeholders and customs brokers

What This Job Offers

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