A&D Customs Compliance Lead

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a Customs Compliance Manager for the Aerospace and Defense Electronics segment to lead the global trade compliance program. You will drive classification, valuation, origin determinations, FTAs, and audit management while partnering with operations, supply chain, and engineering to enable compliant import/export activities.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, leadership, and the ability to translate complex rules into

Qualifications

• 4-year undergraduate degree in international business, supply chain, law or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in customs and trade compliance. Export compliance experience a plus. U.S. Customs Broker License preferable.
• Demonstrated knowledge in U.S. customs laws, including classification, valuation, origin, cross border activities, FTAs, reconciliation, and tariff programs.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain customs compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls in alignment with Teledyne global standards.
• Ensure transactions reflect reasonable care, including accurate classification, valuation, country of origin, and admissibility determinations.
• Provide functional leadership for Customs compliance personnel in business unit operations.
• Support and execute periodic internal reviews, including annual customs self‑assessments and post‑entry validations.
• Train, develop, and lead Customs compliance personnel.
• Review and assign HS classification, customs valuation, country of origin determinations, and tariff applicability (including Sections 232, 301, 122, and related measures).
• Manage reconciliation filings and temporary import bonds.
• Experience in working with maquiladora cross border activities.
• Review and approve classification determinations, bills of materials, origin analyses, and valuation methodologies for complex or high‑risk products.
• Ensure accurate and timely customs filings through oversight of brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams.
• Support imports under ITAR licenses or exemptions.
• Draft responses to CBP, including CF28s, audits, verifications, and post‑entry reviews.
• Coordinate internal audits, compliance assessments, and corrective action plans; partner with Internal Audit and Legal as needed.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution of regulatory or policy concerns.
• Oversee import and export processes, working closely with logistics providers, brokers, and internal stakeholders.
• Review and validate customs declarations for accuracy and completeness.
• Provide escalation support for complex or time‑sensitive customs issues impacting shipments or business continuity.
• Deliver customs compliance training for trade, supply chain, engineering, finance, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Promote awareness of compliance responsibilities across business functions.
• Conduct in‑person and remote facility assessments for compliance.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Travel readiness

U.S. Person

Education

Bachelor's degree in international business, supply chain, law or related field

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated in Rancho Cordova, CA is seeking a Customs Compliance Manager for the Aerospace and Defense Electronics segment to lead the global trade compliance program. You will drive classification, valuation, origin determinations, FTAs, and audit management while partnering with operations, supply chain, and engineering to enable compliant import/export activities.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, leadership, and the ability to translate complex rules into