Manager Trade Compliance

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director, Customs Compliance & Import/Export Operations, the Manager, Import Trade Compliance leads all U.S.

import compliance activities, with a strong emphasis on duty drawback, tariff mitigation, customs governance, and adherence to U.S.

Customs & Border Protection (CBP) regulations.

This role requires extensive hands-on experience managing import processes, drawback programs, and compliance controls across the supply chain.

The ideal candidate excels in classification, documentation accuracy, and optimization of import operations.

This is a people leadership role.

Responsibilities and Tasks:


* Oversee all import-related compliance activities to ensure adherence to CBP regulations.


* Lead and manage the import compliance team, primarily responsible for all aspects of clearing entries into the United States as a self-filer.


* Lead duty and tariff mitigation programs, including duty drawback, Free Trade Agreements, and use of the duty-free entry clause found in U.S.

government contracts.


* Manage HTS classification, country of origin determinations, valuation, assistance, and admissibility reviews.


* Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure compliant and efficient import transactions.


* Review and approve import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and entry summaries.


* Address customs inquiries, CF28/29 responses, and support post-entry adjustments or protests.


* Oversight and implementation of the ATF Compliance program and development of procedures.


* Duty Drawback Program Management


* Lead the company's duty drawback program, including eligibility assessment, claim preparation, recordkeeping, and submission to CBP.


* Identify opportunities to maximize duty recovery and streamline drawback processes.


* Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintain complete audit-ready documentation.


* Manage accelerated payment, unused merchandise, and manufacturing drawback claims.


* Monitor regulatory changes affecting drawback programs and implement necessary internal updates


* Customs Governance & Risk Control


* Develop and maintain import compliance policies, SOPs, and audit frameworks.


* Conduct audits of import transactions to identify gaps and implement corrective actions.


* Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other trade partners to ensure accurate and timely filings.


* Support internal investigations related to import discrepancies, misclassification, valuation errors, or duty overpayments.


* Cross-Functional Support & Training


* Provide expert guidance to procurement, logistics, supply chain, and finance teams on import requirements and cost-impacting decisions.


* Deliver training on classification, documentation standards, and duty drawback processes.


* Support operational teams in resolving import holds, PGA issues, ...