Senior Customs Compliance Specialist

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

Senior Customs Compliance Specialist

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your customs and trade expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions across global supply chains. Here, your work directly supports innovation, compliance, and competitiveness on a global scale.

What you will do

At Volvo Group, you will take end to end ownership of U.S. customs and trade compliance, ensuring alignment with local and global regulations while supporting the business in a rapidly evolving environment. You will provide leadership across customs and trade activities, acting as a trusted advisor and clear communicator to internal stakeholders, authorities, and customs brokers. The role includes leading audits and certifications, proactively managing risk, and driving continuous improvement. A strong focus will be placed on digitalization and data driven ways of working, leveraging systems and automation to strengthen compliance, improve efficiency, and optimize duty across the supply chain.

Your future team

You will be part of the C&T NA team and serve all brands in the Volvo Group regarding Customs and Trade. The team works closely across functions and shares best practices globally. The team is united by a strong business and compliance mindset, a culture of continuous improvement, and a clear ambition to use trade as a competitive advantage.

Who are you?

Essential requirements:

• Degree, certification, or license in Customs, Logistics, International Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Customs and/or Trade Compliance within a complex, international environment.
• Strong expertise in import/export regulations, including HS classification, customs valuation, origin rules, and customs broker management.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with Customs Authorities, including leading or supporting customs audits, inquiries, and certifications.
• Knowledge of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), export controls, or trade sanctions, including practical application in a U.S. or global context.
• Proven ability to lead in a complex environment and influence stakeholders across functions and regions.
• Understanding of data-driven decision-making and the use of digital tools and automation to transform customs and trade compliance, manage risk, and improve efficiency.

Nice to have:

• Experience within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience with digital customs solutions, data analytics, process automation, or compliance reporting tools.
• Previous involvement in duty relief programs, such as duty drawback, FTZ, or similar mechanisms.

What's in it for you?

We recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job. That is why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans, and a solid benefits package.

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• 401k, With Matching Contributions.
• Paid Time Off, including 8 paid community volunteering hours per year.
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options.
• Growth Opportunities.
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Discounted benefits to local event venues and events, as well as National business partners.
• On-site Café with Catering Option for Busy Lifestyles.
• 24/7/365 On-site Gym and Lockers offered at a reduced, monthly membership fee.
• Free health and wellness programs and resources.
• Electric vehicle charging stations, bike racks, walking paths and outdoor-dining seating at multiple locations on campus.

Ready for the next move?

Are you excited to bring your skills and disruptive ideas to the table? We can't wait to hear from you. Apply today!

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

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Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we'll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.