Trade Compliance Manager

Our client, a global manufacturer in the Belding MI area, is seeking a seasoned Trade Compliance Manager . This person should have deep expertise in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) . This role is essential for ensuring compliance with U.S. import laws, directing CBP interactions, and leading UFLPA due diligence and response efforts across complex global supply chains.

You'll be at the forefront of import compliance strategy, risk mitigation, and enforcement action readiness-working with cross‑functional teams, customs authorities, and external partners to safeguard compliant trade operations

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*Relocation assistance is available for out-of-area candidat

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Key Responsibilit

• iesOversee compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection import regulations, including classification, valuation, country of origin, and recordkeepi
• ng.Lead the company's UFLPA compliance program, driving supplier due diligence, risk assessments, and traceability mappi
• ng.Prepare, review, and submit UFLPA rebuttal packages and supporting evidence to C
• BP.Respond to CBP audits, inquiries, detentions, and Withhold Release Orders (WROs) in partnership with legal and operations tea
• ms.Serve as the primary point of contact for CBP, outside counsel, customs brokers, and internal stakeholde
• rs.Monitor and interpret changes in customs law, forced labor enforcement, and trade regulatio
• ns.Develop, maintain, and train teams on internal policies and procedures related to CBP and UFLPA complian
• ce.Conduct internal audits and gap assessments to identify and mitigate compliance ris
• ks.Support supplier onboarding and ongoing monitoring relative to forced labor and import complian
• ce.Deliver guidance and training to sourcing, logistics, legal, procurement, and other cross‑functional tea

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Required Qualificat

• ionsBachelor's degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, Law, or related fi
• eld.8+ years of experience in trade compliance, customs compliance, or import operati
• ons.Direct hands‑on experience managing CBP matters including audits, detentions, or enforcement acti
• ons.Demonstrated knowledge of UFLPA, forced labor regulations, and WRO proces
• ses.Familiarity with bonded warehousing or customs brokerage experie
• nce.Strong analytical, documentation, and communication ski
• lls.Proven success resolving CBP detentions and exclusi
• ons.Understanding of supply chain traceability expectati

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Preferred Qualifica

• tionsFormer experience with CBP, DHS, or other trade enforcement ag
• ency.Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or professional trade compliance certifica
• tion.Experience in industries with elevated UFLPA
• riskExperience managing third‑party audits and supplier risk prog
• rams.Experience with CBP systems and import compliance soft
• ware.Mandarin Chinese proficiency is a

plus.
Titles Encouraged to

• ApplyImport Compliance Spec
• ialistCBP Complianc
• e LeadGlobal Trade M
• anagerCustoms Compliance A
• nalystSupply Chain Trade Risk M
• anagerUFLPA Complianc