Supervisor - Trade and Tariff Advisory Services

RSM•Chicago, IL

About The Position

As global tariffs, supply chain disruption, and regulatory scrutiny intensify, our clients are seeking practical, strategic guidance to manage risk and unlock opportunity. We are looking for a Supervisor who combines strong technical trade knowledge with a client-first mindset to help deliver high-impact solutions. As a Supervisor in our Trade Advisory Services practice, you will work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver advisory services across a range of customs and global trade matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, international trade, supply chain or related field
Requires a minimum of four years of experience in customs, international trade or global trade advisory
Requires working knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations (e.g., CBP requirements)
Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel as needed

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MA/MS, MBA, JD, LLM or similar)
Licensed Customs Broker or other trade-related certifications (e.g., CUSECO)
Experience with duty recovery, FTAs (e.g., USMCA), tariff engineering or trade compliance programs
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) or global trade management tools
Experience in a consulting or professional services environment

Responsibilities

Advise U.S. and multinational clients on customs, tariff and trade compliance matters
Support development of trade strategies aligned with business and supply chain objectives
Identify opportunities for duty savings, tariff mitigation and supply chain optimization
Assist with CBP inquiries, audits, disclosures and post-entry adjustments
Manage day-to-day execution of client engagements, including deliverables, timelines and communications
Support end-to-end project lifecycle activities, including scoping, planning and tracking against budgets
Balance multiple priorities across a dynamic and fast-paced client environment
Collaborate with teams across tax, consulting and technology
Identify opportunities to expand services and deepen client relationships
Contribute to development of tools, templates and scalable service offerings
Support internal knowledge sharing and technical collaboration
Coach and mentor junior team members
Provide feedback and support team development
Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture
Support development of client-facing insights and presentations
Participate in webinars, client discussions and industry forums