Trade Compliance Manager

Who We Are

At Fossil Group , we are part of an international team that dares to dream, disrupt, and deliver innovative watches, jewelry, and leather goods to the world. We're committed to long-term value creation, driven by technology and our core values: Authenticity , Grit , Curiosity , Humor , and Impact . If you are a forward-thinker who thrives in a diverse, global setting, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Fossil Group?

At Fossil Group, we are part of an international team that dares to dream, disrupt, and deliver innovative watches, jewelry, and leather goods to the world. We're committed to long-term value creation, driven by technology and our core values: Authenticity, Grit, Curiosity, Humor, and Impact. If you are a forward-thinker who thrives in a diverse, global setting, we want to hear from you.

Make An Impact:

Fossil Group is seeking a talented Trade Compliance Manager to join our global Trade Compliance team. In this role, you will lead U.S. Customs activity, manage self-filed entries, and ensure strict adherence to CBP regulations, including Partner Government Agency (PGA) and C-TPAT requirements.
As a functional leader, you will guide our North American compliance team, driving adherence to country-specific import and export regulations. The ideal candidate is a collaborative partner capable of building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, government agencies, and suppliers to deliver high-quality compliance and continuous improvement.

What you will do in this role:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire the Trade Compliance team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Partner proactively with Logistics, Warehouse Operations, and daily operational functions to ensure seamless, compliant workflows.
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable U.S. and Canadian import/export and trade compliance regulations.
• Act as the primary liaison, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with U.S. and Canadian Customs, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, FDA, EPA, CPSC, and other government agencies as required.
• Strategic procurement and management of third-party Trade Compliance partners, including Customs brokers, FTZ Administrators, and ABI software vendors.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Trade Compliance Roadmap aligned with company-wide strategic initiatives.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement innovative process improvements to mitigate risk and optimize efficiency.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Trade Compliance Roadmap to drive strategic initiatives.
• Guarantee that daily compliance operations consistently meet or exceed established quality and service-level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Who You Are:

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, or a related field.
• Proven track record managing Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), C-TPAT certification, and hands-on experience with US Customs self-filed entries.
• Mastery of HTS classification and export control procedures, with specific expertise navigating multi-agency requirements.
• Expertise in navigating complex international trade laws and logistics.
• A data-driven problem solver capable of managing third-party service providers (Brokers, ABI vendors) and ensuring daily operations meet strict KPIs.
• An authentic, collaborative leader with experience providing functional leadership to a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), including candidates who have passed the exam and are actively awaiting license issuance.
• Practical experience navigating Canadian trade compliance and cross-border regulatory requirements.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resources
• Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregivers
• Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays
• Hybrid Work: 1 remote day per week and flexible Work-From-Anywhere options
• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy savings on Fossil merchandise

At Fossil Group , we embrace purpose and take every opportunity to work together to make the world a little better. We're committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, where all employees are encouraged to contribute their unique selves and perspectives as valued members of our team.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices without regard to age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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