Aerospace Customs Compliance Lead

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

Job summary

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Customs Compliance Manager for its Aerospace and Defense Electronics segment. The role leads global customs compliance, drives policy execution, and partners with operations, supply chain and engineering to enable compliant, efficient trade activities. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in customs compliance, strong knowledge of U.S.

customs laws, and the ability to translate complex regulations into practical business solutions. Travel to U.S.

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.
• 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.
• Proven ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Experience working in a multinational, regulated environment; defense, aerospace, or high-technology industry experience preferred.
• Ability to travel periodically to assigned company locations across the United States.
• Must be a U.S. Person

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain customs compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls in alignment with Teledyne global standards.
• Ensure transactions reflect 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.
• Manage reconciliation filings and temporary import bonds.
• 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.

Skills

Customs compliance

Regulatory communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

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

Job description

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated is seeking a Customs Compliance Manager for its Aerospace and Defense Electronics segment. The role leads global customs compliance, drives policy execution, and partners with operations, supply chain and engineering to enable compliant, efficient trade activities. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in customs compliance, strong knowledge of U.S.

customs laws, and the ability to translate complex regulations into practical business solutions. Travel to U.S.