Trade Compliance Officer- CBP & UFLPA

Dicastal North America Inc.•Greenville, MI

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About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Manager with strong expertise in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). This role is responsible for ensuring full compliance with U.S. import laws, managing CBP engagements, and leading forced labor due diligence and enforcement response efforts across the supply chain. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with CBP operations, import compliance programs, and UFLPA enforcement actions, including detentions and rebuttal submissions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in international Trade, Supply Chain, Business, Law, or a related field
8+ years of experience in trade compliance, customs compliance, or import operations (Masters preferred)
Direct experience working with CBP matters, including audits, detentions, or enforcement actions
knowledge of Bonded warehousing or actual customs broker experience
Demonstrated knowledge of UFLPA, forced labor regulations, and WRO processes
Strong understanding of global supply chains and traceability requirements
Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills
Proven track record of successfully resolving CBP detentions and exclusions.
Mandarin Chinese proficiency is a plus

Nice To Haves

Former CBP, DHS, or other trade enforcement agency experience
Experience in industries with elevated UFLPA risk (e.g., apparel, footwear, electronics, solar, manufacturing)
Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or professional trade compliance certification
Experience managing third-party audits and supplier verification programs
Familiarity with CBP systems and import compliance software

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) import regulations, including classification, valuation, country of origin, and recordkeeping
Lead the company’s UFLPA compliance program, including risk assessments, supplier due diligence, and supply-chain traceability
Prepare, review, and submit UFLPA rebuttal packages and supporting documentation to CBP
Respond to CBP inquiries, audits, detentions, and Withhold Release Orders (WROs)
Serve as the primary point of contact for CBP, outside counsel, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders
Monitor and interpret changes in customs, forced labor, and trade enforcement regulations
Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures, and training related to CBP and UFLPA compliance
Conduct internal audits and gap assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks
Support supplier onboarding and ongoing monitoring related to forced labor and import compliance
Provide guidance and training to cross-functional teams including sourcing, logistics, legal, and procurement