Customs and Trade Compliance Manager

Voltava; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Voltava seeks a Customs & Trade Compliance Manager to lead global compliance, manage brokers, and monitor tariff changes. You will ensure HTS accuracy, country-of-origin compliance, and export controls while identifying cost-saving opportunities across a complex supply chain.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years in global trade compliance, with strong analytical skills and experience with SAP GTS, ITAR/EAR, and regulatory audits. HQ is in Michigan; travel up to 15–25% may be required.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in customs, global trade compliance, import/export, or supply chain compliance.
• Strong knowledge of HTS classification, customs valuation, country of origin, trade agreements, tariffs, and customs entry processes.
• Experience managing customs brokers and importer-of-record responsibilities.
• Experience with export controls, ITAR/EAR, OFAC, and restricted-party screening.
• Manufacturing, automotive, or complex global supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience with trade compliance systems such as SAP GTS, Descartes, ONESOURCE, or similar platforms preferred.
• LCB, CCS, CES, or similar certification preferred.
• Familiarity with customs regimes in Mexico, Canada, Brazil, and Turkey preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to influence teams, train stakeholders, and present risks and recommendations to leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Voltava’s customs and trade compliance program, including policies, procedures, risk assessments, and internal controls.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert on customs, tariffs, trade regulations, and export controls.
• Manage customs broker relationships, performance, and compliance, including performance reviews, KPI scorecards, corrective actions, escalation management, and annual POA reviews.
• Oversee import compliance, including customs entries, shipment documentation, government filings, post-entry correction opportunities, HTS classification, customs valuation, country of origin and marking requirements, trade agreements, and importer-of-record requirements.
• Monitor and advise the business on regulatory and tariff changes, including Section 301/232 and AD/CVD requirements.
• Identify duty savings and cost-reduction opportunities through tariff engineering, FTZ, duty drawback, and trade preference programs.
• Conduct compliance audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions to maintain audit readiness.
• Manage government inquiries, customs examinations, regulatory reviews, compliance reporting, and timely resolution
• Oversee export compliance, including ITAR/EAR requirements, restricted-party screening, and OFAC sanctions compliance.
• Lead or support Voltava’s CTPAT program and related security requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams before and during supplier onboarding, new products, sourcing decisions, and global supply chain initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, required audit-ready trade compliance records and reporting.
• Develop compliance training, metrics, and reporting for key stakeholders and leadership.

Job description

At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, and Avancez with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

About the Role

The Customs & Trade Compliance Manager leads Voltava’s customs and trade compliance program, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international regulations while supporting an efficient and cost-effective global supply chain.

This role serves as Voltava’s internal subject matter expert for customs and trade compliance and partners closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, Legal, and Operations. The position is responsible for managing import/export compliance, customs brokers, tariff classification, country of origin, trade programs, export controls, and compliance risk while identifying opportunities to reduce duties and landed costs.

What You Will Do

• Lead Voltava’s customs and trade compliance program, including policies, procedures, risk assessments, and internal controls.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert on customs, tariffs, trade regulations, and export controls.
• Manage customs broker relationships, performance, and compliance, including performance reviews, KPI scorecards, corrective actions, escalation management, and annual POA reviews.
• Oversee import compliance, including customs entries, shipment documentation, government filings, post-entry correction opportunities, HTS classification, customs valuation, country of origin and marking requirements, trade agreements, and importer-of-record requirements.
• Monitor and advise the business on regulatory and tariff changes, including Section 301/232 and AD/CVD requirements.
• Identify duty savings and cost-reduction opportunities through tariff engineering, FTZ, duty drawback, and trade preference programs.
• Conduct compliance audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions to maintain audit readiness.
• Manage government inquiries, customs examinations, regulatory reviews, compliance reporting, and timely resolution
• Oversee export compliance, including ITAR/EAR requirements, restricted-party screening, and OFAC sanctions compliance.
• Lead or support Voltava’s CTPAT program and related security requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams before and during supplier onboarding, new products, sourcing decisions, and global supply chain initiatives.
• Maintain accurate, required audit-ready trade compliance records and reporting.
• Develop compliance training, metrics, and reporting for key stakeholders and leadership.

What You Need To Be Successful

• 5–8 years of experience in customs, global trade compliance, import/export, international logistics, or supply chain compliance.
• Experience managing customs brokers and importer-of-record responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of HTS classification, customs valuation, country of origin, trade agreements, tariffs, and customs entry processes.
• Experience with compliance audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements.
• Experience making business strategy recommendations in response to the shifting trade landscape.
• Experience with export controls, ITAR/EAR, OFAC, and restricted-party screening.
• Manufacturing, automotive, or complex global supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience with trade compliance systems such as SAP GTS, Descartes, ONESOURCE, or similar platforms preferred.
• LCB, CCS, CES, or similar certification preferred.
• Familiarity with customs regimes in Mexico, Canada, Brazil, and Turkey preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to influence teams, train stakeholders, and present risks and recommendations to leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power BI preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, International Business, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, Trade Compliance, or a related field.

ravel

• Approximately 15–25% domestic and international travel to Voltava manufacturing, distribution, and other business locations.

What We Offer

We believe our team members are our greatest investment, which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, employee assistance resources, and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and overall quality of life.

Our Core Values

Voltava is committed to creating an environment where every Team Member feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to make an impact.

• Respect:We create belonging by bringing out the best in each other.
• Integrity:We earn trust through every interaction.
• Courage: We show up fully even when it would be easier not to.
• Impact: We strengthen the people and places around us.

Together, we are Building A Better Everything.

Voltava is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At Voltava, employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate, serve our customers, and achieve our goals.

Accessibility and Accommodations

Voltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.