Role OverviewThe Customs & Trade Business Partner North America leads the Customs & Trade agenda for the United States and Canada, ensuring strong customs compliance while positioning Customs & Trade as a strategic business partner and value contributor. The role combines deep customs expertise with business acumen, regulatory risk management, change leadership, and value creation.
What You Will Do
The position acts as the senior Customs & Trade partner to Supply Chain, Finance, Tax, Sourcing, Legal, External Affairs, Operations, and other key functions. Lead Customs & Trade for the US and Canada, covering import/export compliance, classification, valuation, origin, FTAs, tariffs, AD/CVD, duty drawback, and relevant trade controls.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate has 8–12+ years of progressive Customs & Trade experience, preferably within a multinational manufacturing or complex international supply-chain environment with footprint both in the US and CA. Strong knowledge of US Customs regulations and practices and relevant Canadian customs requirements is required.
Requirements
- 8–12+ years of progressive Customs & Trade experience
- Strong, hands-on knowledge of US Customs regulations and practices and relevant Canadian customs requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in classification, customs valuation, origin, FTAs, tariffs, drawback, customs audits, and broker management
- Proven ability to assess complex regulatory developments and translate them into practical business implications and solutions
- Experience identifying and delivering customs savings, risk mitigation, and process-improvement opportunities
- Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across Supply Chain, Finance, Tax, Sourcing, Legal, and Operations
- Experience with customs technology, automation, and data analytics is highly desirable
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and Google (Gmail, Drive, Calendar) tools
- Knowledge of U.S./CAN/MX import and export control laws and regulations
Benefits
- Salary Range of $100K - $125K based on experience and location, plus bonus
- Paid time off, plus generous holiday time
- Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
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