Sr. Manager Of Trade Compliance & Programs

As Senior Manager of Trade Compliance and Programs you will lead programs to ensure compliance with international trade regulations with particular focus on US, Mexico and Canada. This position reports to the General Counsel for Supply Chain and is responsible for overseeing customs and export classifications, customs valuation, duty analytics, origin determinations, and free trade agreement qualifications and certificates. You will drive strategy to optimize duty savings, and customs and export compliance standards. The Senior Manager will be the bridge between supply chain, engineering, and legal teams to translate complex customs regulations into scalable operational programs.

• Tariff and Export Classification: Oversee the accurate assignment of Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and ECCNs, establish defensible rationales for product classifications and prepare for customs audits and/or CCATS.

• Free Trade Agreements (FTA): Supervise and develop and audit qualification strategies for FTAs (e.g., USMCA, AGOA), manage supplier solicitation, validate origin determinations, and maximize duty savings.

• Master Data Governance: Enforce compliance within ERP and global trade systems (e.g., SAP, Trade Flow, Thomson Reuters, etc.), ensuring seamless integration of HTS, ECCN, and Country of Origin (COO) data.

• Risk Management: Mitigate risk regarding Sections 122, 232 and/or 301 tariffs, anti-dumping duties (AD/CVD), and denied party screenings. Monitor and calibrate screening requirements and tools.

• Policy & Reporting: Define global trade strategy for subject areas, set internal controls and KPIs, and serve as a liaison with third-party customs brokers.

• MUST HAVES

• 7+ years of progressive experience in international trade, customs brokerage, or supply chain.

• Deep understanding of the Harmonized Tariff System (HTS), U.S. Customs Regulations (19 CFR), and USMCA origin rules.

• Working Knowledge and experience with ECCN classification, CCATs and BIS regulations.

• Experience working in a multinational, matrixed environment that values collaboration and relationship building.

WE VALUE

• A U.S. Customs Broker License and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification are heavily preferred

• Bi-lingual Spanish and English

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights and practical actions.

• Expertise working with trade systems, analytics tools, and emerging technologies.

• Track record of developing high performing teams and encouraging curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning.

• Electronics and software experience.

• Manufacturing industry experience.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Lead with Impact: Own trade compliance strategy across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, driving duty savings, reducing risk, and influencing key business decisions.

• Partner Across the Business: Collaborate with Legal, Supply Chain, Engineering, and external customs partners to build scalable, best-in-class global trade programs.

• Drive Innovation & Growth: Leverage technology, analytics, and continuous improvement to modernize trade compliance while advancing your career in a global manufacturing organization.

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