US Customs Compliance Manager

Responsible for establishing and executing the North American customs and trade compliance strategy to ensure compliance with U.S., Canadian, and Mexican customs regulations while optimizing the company's duty, tariff, and free trade agreement position. This leadership role oversees USMCA qualification, regional trade programs, customs compliance governance, import/export controls, duty recovery initiatives, and regulatory risk management across a complex automotive supply chain. The manager serves as a key subject matter expert and strategic advisor on USMCA, customs valuation, tariff mitigation, automotive rules of origin, duty optimization, and emerging trade regulations. This position partners with executive leadership, Finance, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Tax, Legal, and Supply Chain organizations to assess the impact of sourcing, product development, and trade policy changes on the company's financial performance and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for customs compliance programs, government relations activities, external audits, regulatory inquiries, and trade transformation initiatives while leading a team of customs and trade professionals responsible for ensuring compliance across North American operations. Functions and Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Governance Provide direction and help develop the company's North American customs, tariff, and USMCA compliance strategyMaintain and expand governance frameworks, internal controls, and compliance monitoring processes to ensure adherence to customs regulations and free trade agreement requirementsServe as a key advisor to senior leadership regarding customs, trade compliance, tariff exposure, and regulatory riskMonitor emerging trade legislation, tariff actions, free trade agreement negotiations, and regulatory developments; develop executive recommendations and mitigation strategiesRules of Origin Strategy Provide strategic oversight of USMCA qualification for vehicles, powertrains, batteries, and component supply chainsLead reviews of sourcing changes, product programs, supplier resourcing decisions, and engineering changes that may impact origin qualification or complianceAssist teams in developing long-term strategies to improve regional content and maintain compliance under evolving USMCA requirementsTariff Optimization & Duty Recovery Lead strategies to minimize customs duties, tariffs, and regulatory costs through utilization of: USMCA and other Foreign Trade Agreements (FTA)Reconciliation Programs Preferential Duty Programs Oversee duty recovery initiatives and identify opportunities to reduce landed costs and improve financial performanceAssess financial implications of trade policy changes, tariff actions, and supply chain shifts and communicate impacts to executive leadershipTrade Compliance Risk Management Work with team to provide customs risk assessments and compliance reviewsProvide subject matter knowledge for responses to customs audits, regulatory examinations, government inquiries, and enforcement actionsPartner with Legal and Internal Audit on compliance investigations and risk mitigation activitiesGovernment Relations & External Engagement Serve as a key representative with: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trade associations and industry working groups Team Leadership Lead and develop a team of customs, USMCA, and trade compliance professionalsEstablish organizational capabilities, training programs, and talent development initiativesFoster a culture of compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellenceBasic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Economics, International Trade, Engineering, or related disciplineMinimum of 10 years of progressive experience in customs, international trade, USMCA administration, trade compliance, or related disciplinesMinimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing customs, trade compliance, or international trade functionsDemonstrated expertise in: Rules of origin for manufactured productsCustoms valuation Tariff classification Duty minimization strategies Experience leading cross-functional strategic initiatives with significant financial and operational impactPreferred Qualifications USMCA qualification Government audits and compliance programs Master's Degree (MBA, MS, JD, or related field)Licensed U.S. Customs BrokerCertified Customs Specialist (CCS), Certified Export Specialist (CES), or equivalent trade certificationAutomotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier experienceExperience managing large-scale USMCA qualification programs and automotive origin calculationsExperience working directly with CBP or other government regulatory agenciesKnowledge of advanced trade compliance technology platforms, customs automation, and data analytics toolsProven success influencing executive-level decisions and leading complex global Experience aligning customs compliance with various IT systemsBrand: FCA GroupJob ID: 2020074Employment Type: Full-timeJob Area: FinancePosted Date: 17/07/2026