Customs Compliance Manager

Customs Compliance ManagerThe Customs Compliance Manager leads the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of the Company's U.S. customs compliance and import program. This role serves as the principal internal resource for U.S. customs matters and helps ensure that TGW meets its responsibilities as a U.S. importer of record. The Customs Compliance Manager oversees tariff classification, customs valuation, recordkeeping, broker and service-provider management, entry controls, internal audits, regulatory monitoring, training, and corrective actions. The position works cross-functionally with logistics, supply chain, engineering, procurement, finance, tax, accounting, legal, and information technology personnel to support compliant and efficient import operations.Fulltime Internal Services Experienced Professionals Grand Rapids, Michigan, United StatesWhat You'll Be HandlingDevelops, implements, and maintains a risk-based U.S. customs compliance program, including written policies, procedures, internal controls, escalation protocols, and periodic testing.Serves as the Company's internal subject matter expert regarding importer-of-record obligations, reasonable care, entry requirements, and other U.S. customs compliance matters.Leads and oversees tariff classification activities under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), including application of the General Rules of Interpretation, relevant legal notes, explanatory materials, and administrative rulings.Oversees customs valuation analyses, including transaction value, related-party transactions, assists, royalties, freight and insurance, post-importation adjustments, and coordination with transfer-pricing processes.Establishes and maintains supporting records for classification, valuation, country of origin, marking, admissibility, duty payment, and other entry data.Administers customs recordkeeping and document-retention controls to ensure that required records are complete, organized, retrievable, and maintained for the applicable retention period.Manages and monitors customs brokers, freight forwarders, sureties, software providers, and other third-party service providers, including broker instructions, powers of attorney, performance reviews, and entry-data qualityWhat You'll NeedBachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.At least ten (10) years of experience as a licensed customs broker or in an equivalent role with responsibility for overseeing U.S. customs compliance and import programs; an active U.S. Customs Broker License is required.Demonstrated proficiency in HTSUS classification, the General Rules of Interpretation, customs valuation, and customs recordkeeping requirements.Strong working knowledge of U.S. customs entry processes, importer-of-record responsibilities, ACE, and the management of customs brokers or other customs service providers.Experience developing, implementing, or administering written customs compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.Ability to analyze complex customs issues, exercise sound judgment, communicate practical recommendations, and manage matters through completion.What You'll ReceiveTGW offers full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, competitive pay with PTO package offerings, along with safety shoe, protective eyewear, and fitness reimbursement.TGW is an equal opportunity employer.In this position, you can expect the following benefits, among others.Additional benefits Hybrid Working All benefits