Customs & Trade Compliance Manager

Wacker Neuson USA; München; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global machinery provider is seeking a compliance specialist to centralize tariff compliance and serve as a liaison with customs. The role requires expertise in HTS classification and trade compliance, with strong analytical skills and 5–10 years of relevant experience. Knowledge of ACE and SAP GTS is essential. This position is located in Munich, Germany.

Qualifikationen

• 5–10 years of progressive experience in U.S. customs and trade compliance.
• Demonstrated expertise in trade compliance best practices.
• Strong familiarity with CBP systems and ERP platforms.

Aufgaben

• Centralize tariff compliance for all inbound and outbound shipments.
• Serve as the primary liaison with customs broker and U.S. Customs.
• Lead and coordinate duty drawback processes.

Kenntnisse

HTS classification

Duty drawback

FTZ operations

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, International Business, Supply Chain Management

Tools

ACE

SAP GTS

Jobbeschreibung

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Centralize tariff compliance for all inbound and outbound shipments (components, finished goods, and service parts).
• Serve as the primary liaison with our customs broker (MED) and U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments—including Logistics, Purchasing, Sales, and Finance—to ensure trade compliance alignment.
• Lead and coordinate duty drawback processes, ensuring maximum financial recovery.
• Oversee the application and execution of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) activities in coordination with PNA operations.
• Monitor U.S. customs and trade regulation developments and assess their potential financial impact.
• Develop financial simulations and scenario analyses to quantify the business impact of tariff changes, including landed cost and margin effects.
• Ensure accurate product classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), proper valuation, and country of origin determination.
• Manage audit readiness and respond to CBP inquiries and compliance reviews.
• Utilize systems such as ACE, SAP (GTS or equivalent), and trade compliance tools for data management, reporting, and risk mitigation.
• Create and maintain internal SOPs, compliance documentation, and training materials to promote awareness and accountability across teams.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, International Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in U.S. customs and trade compliance
• Demonstrated expertise in HTS classification, duty drawback, FTZ operations, and trade compliance best practices.
• Strong analytical skills, with proven experience in financial modeling and impact simulation.
• Familiarity with ACE, CBP systems, and ERP platforms such as SAP GTS.
• Preferred : Licensed Customs Broker and / or relevant certifications (e.g., CCS, CUSECO).