Customs & Excise Trade Compliance Special Projects Lead - Decatur, IL

Illinois Ag; Decatur, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ADM is seeking a highly motivated Customs & Excise Trade Compliance (CETC) Special Projects Lead to drive strategic transformation initiatives across our global CETC organization in Decatur, IL. This role will serve as the central project leader for global customs programs, partnering with regional customs teams and key business stakeholders to enhance operational excellence.

You will lead initiatives focused on digitization, automation, process standardization, training, and continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with project management experience preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Import or Export Compliance.
• Knowledge of global customs operations, trade compliance requirements, and import/export processes; SAP experience preferred.
• Professional English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the expansion of ADM's CETC transformation program, including strategy development, discovery, solution evaluation, selection, and implementation.
• Serve as the primary coordinator and accountable leader for global customs and trade compliance special projects.
• Develop and execute transformation roadmaps with measurable milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics aligned with global CETC objectives.
• Drive digitization, automation, process definition, and process standardization initiatives across global customs operations.
• Oversee the CETC Network of Champions program, including training development, documentation, presentations, KPI creation, and implementation planning.
• Develop, maintain, and govern standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Collaborate with regional customs managers and specialists to identify opportunities for process improvements and future service expansion.
• Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, IWD, and other key stakeholders.
• Leverage data, technology, and best practices to improve efficiency, visibility, and compliance performance globally.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

SAP GTS

Job description

Job Description

Customs & Excise Trade Compliance (CETC) Special Projects Lead - Decatur, IL

Job Summary

ADM is seeking a highly motivated Customs & Excise Trade Compliance (CETC) Special Projects Lead to drive the execution of strategic transformation initiatives across our global CETC organization. This role will serve as the central project leader for global customs programs, partnering with regional customs teams and key business stakeholders to enhance operational excellence. The successful candidate will lead initiatives focused on digitization, automation, process standardization, training, and continuous improvement while supporting ADM's long-term trade compliance strategy. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of global customs operations within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the expansion of ADM's global CETC transformation program, including strategy development, discovery, solution evaluation, selection, and implementation
• Serve as the primary coordinator and accountable leader for global customs and trade compliance special projects
• Develop and execute transformation roadmaps with measurable milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics aligned with global CETC objectives
• Drive digitization, automation, process definition, and process standardization initiatives across global customs operations
• Oversee the CETC Network of Champions program, including training development, documentation, presentations, KPI creation, and implementation planning
• Develop, maintain, and govern standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Collaborate with regional customs managers and specialists to identify opportunities for process improvements and future service expansion
• Partner with Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, IWD, and other key stakeholders
• Leverage data, technology, and best practices to improve efficiency, visibility, and compliance performance globally

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with project management experience preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Import or Export Compliance
• Extensive knowledge of global customs operations, trade compliance requirements, and import/export processes
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong digital and data literacy
• SAP experience preferred, with SAP GTS experience strongly desired
• Professional English language proficiency required

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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