Trade Compliance Officer- CBP & UFLPA

Dicastal North America•Greenville, MI

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Officer 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 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. The position also supports supplier onboarding and monitoring, internal compliance audits, policy development, and training for cross-functional teams. The role works with CBP, outside counsel, customs brokers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. The work conditions include a hot environment and may require lifting varying weights, pushing or pulling wheeled carts, standing and walking for up to 12 hours per day, and wearing personal protective equipment when required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in international trade, supply chain, business, law, or a related field.
At least 8 years of experience in trade compliance, customs compliance, or import operations.
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.
Ability to work in a hot environment.
Ability to lift varying weights and push or pull wheeled carts.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment when required.
Work on time, maintain a positive attitude, remain responsible for work performance, and support a positive working relationship with coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Mandarin Chinese proficiency.
Former experience with CBP, DHS, or another trade enforcement agency.
Experience in industries with elevated UFLPA risk, such as apparel, footwear, electronics, solar, or manufacturing.
Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) credential 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 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.
Work safely and follow safety rules and guidelines.
Maintain focus on assigned tasks and complete work throughout the day.
Maintain good working relationships with coworkers and support a positive, steady workflow.
Work with a sense of urgency when needed.
Support, coach, or mentor coworkers when needed.
Positively support change throughout the company.