Sr. Manager Customs Trade

Talascend is currently seeking a Sr. Manager Customs Trade for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Franklin, Tennessee . Overview The role involves managing all US and Canada trade agreements and content programs, including overall USMCA project management for North America. It requires acting cross-functionally to support FTA and other cost reduction objectives and compliance, with frequent executive exposure across many areas of the business. Responsibilities Develops/manages trade and content-related regulatory compliance programs and supporting procedures for special tariff and trade programs. Calculates duty by model and tariff forecasts for production vehicles and parts. Leads ongoing cross functional governance reviews for USMCA with major facets of the business. Develops strategies for implementation/compliance for USMCA and all US/Canada FTAs. Interfaces with various departments to analyze and compare the impact of country or origin of potential sourcing decisions/changes. Reviews, validates, and provides submissions and responses to US CBP, Mexico SAT, Canada CBSA, and the office of the United States Trade Representative as warranted. Manages internal reviews and external audits pertaining to content-related activities with external government agencies. Manages interfaces with external service providers related to content activity. Manages analysis and interpretation of economic factors such as raw material impacts, volume impacts, supplier sourcing dynamics. Manages employees by establishing annual performance goals, allocating resources, and assessing performance. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in international trade, accounting, or other related discipline. Ten or more years of related professional experience. Five or more years in a trade compliance management position for an automotive, manufacturing, or other complex industry. Requirements Extensive knowledge of customs, trade, content and origin regulations, compliance, operations, strategy, and cost reduction. Knowledge of Customs Valuation, Free Trade Agreements, County of Origin, and other customs/import related compliance matters under US law. Excellent verbal and written skills. Experience in supplier FTA solicitations. Experience in RVC and LVC calculations. Experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving trade compliance policies and procedures. Knowledge of US and foreign customs procedures and requirements. Extensive knowledge of USMCA rules and regulations. US Customs Broker’s License in good standing with US Customs and Border Protection required. Proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Working knowledge of Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), ACE Portal, and Automated Broker Interface (ABI). Shift Full Time, On site We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary. Background Check and Drug Screen may be required. Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Talascend, LLC