Sr. Manager, Customs & Trade Compliance

Freudenberg Group • 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 the Global Head. The position involves the management and further development of the Customs & Trade Compliance program in the US, MX, and BR to mitigate risk to the company. This includes classifications, valuations, training programs, manuals, export controls, broker strategy, and other customs and foreign trade topics. The role also ensures compliance with the IMMEX program in Mexico, provides strategic support to mitigate customs costs (e.g., section 301 tariffs), supports the rollout of global projects (Export Controls, Free Trade Agreements), reviews and implements legal changes, advises on complex supply chains and strategic decisions, and supports external and internal customs audits and self-assessments. Additionally, the role involves managing stakeholders and customs brokers.

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, Purchasing, Legal, Logistics experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leading the US / MX / BR Customs Team and Reporting to Global Head
• Management and further development of the Customs & Trade Compliance program in the US, MX and BR for the purpose of mitigating risk to the company. (Including classifications, valuations, training program, manuals, export controls, broker strategy, other customs and foreign trade topics)
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree