Senior Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist – US & Canada

Mpowering People • Full-time • Michigan, United States, US • 3w ago

A global Tier 1 automotive supplier is seeking a Senior Customs & Trade Compliance Specialist to drive and manage regional customs strategy and ensure operational trade compliance across the United States and Canada. This is a highly visibleindividual contributorrole reporting directly into senior leadership, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, global manufacturing environment and is passionate about continuous improvement in customs operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Customs Strategy & Compliance: Develop and execute customs compliance strategies across US and Canadian operations. Resolve day-to-day customs broker issues and support smooth shipment clearance processes.
Process Optimization & Risk Management: Lead continuous improvement projects around reconciliation, ISF filings, and trade risk management. Evaluate impact of regulatory changes and proactively adjust processes.
Supplier & Customer Interface: Oversee solicitation and qualification of supplier documentation. Respond to escalations and customer inquiries related to trade compliance, duty mitigation, and data accuracy.
Regulatory & Audit Support: Manage responses to CBP inquiries, penalties, and information requests. Support external audits and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with customs regulations.
Training & Reporting: Deliver internal training on free trade agreements and compliance programs. Manage ACE/CARM accounts and generate regular KPI and audit reports.

What We’re Looking For:

6+ years of experience in customs and trade compliance, ideally within a high-volume manufacturing or automotive setting.
Expertise in US and Canadian customs regulations, HTS classification, and free trade agreements (USMCA, NAFTA, etc.).
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, International Trade, or related field.
Proven ability to manage customs risk, lead process improvements, and work cross-functionally across logistics, legal, and supply chain.
Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under time pressure.
Comfortable working independently in a global matrix structure; must be willing to travel occasionally across North America.