Customs & Trade Compliance Manager

Schindler Elevator Corporation; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Vacation & leave

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation in Morristown, NJ is seeking a Customs & Trade Compliance Manager. This hybrid leadership role builds the global compliance framework and standardizes processes across regions, reporting to Finance.

You will oversee customs brokers, manage escalations, and strengthen controls while identifying risks and driving cost optimization. Requires 7–10+ years in customs and trade compliance and a Bachelor's in a related field. ERP experience with SAP SAP GTS is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive customs and trade compliance experience.
• Strong technical expertise in classification, valuation, and origin.
• Experience with ERP/trade management systems (e.g., SAP, SAP GTS).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the global customs and trade compliance framework.
• Standardize processes and support global policy implementation across regions.
• Act as escalation point for complex issues with guidance and consistency.
• Oversee brokers and partners, monitor performance and compliance.
• Identify risks and support audits and remediation activities.
• Analyze data to drive cost optimization and informed decisions.

Skills

Customs classification

Tariff regulations

FTAs

Global trade compliance

ERP systems (SAP, SAP GTS)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, International Trade, Law, or related field

Job description

Location: Morristown,NJ,United States
Job ID: 90046

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than twobillion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you'll discover meaningful work that enhancesquality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible,inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don't justbecome part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue ourrich legacy that started back in 1874.

Customs & Trade Compliance Manager

Your main responsibilities

This hybrid leadership role combines governance and operational support to ensure consistent customs and trade compliance across a global organization. Reporting within Finance, the role develops the global compliance framework, standardizes processes, manages complex escalations, and strengthens financial controls, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the global customs and trade compliance framework, ensuring alignment with financial controls, audits, and regulatory requirements.
• Standardize customs processes and support implementation of global policies, procedures, and best practices across regions.
• Act as the escalation point for complex customs and trade compliance issues, providing expert guidance and ensuring consistent resolution.
• Oversee customs brokers and external trade partners, monitoring performance and compliance with global standards.
• Identify and mitigate customs-related financial and compliance risks while supporting audit readiness and remediation activities.
• Analyze customs data, duty spend, and operational performance to drive cost optimization, process improvements, and informed decision‑making.

What you bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain, International Trade, Law, or a related field.
• Equivalent experience will be considered in lieu of a degree, including 7-10+ years of progressive customs and trade compliance experience with strong technical expertise in customs classification, valuation, origin, and import/export processes.

Experience & Qualifications

• 7-10 years of customs and trade compliance experience, with demonstrated technical expertise in:
• Customs classification, valuation, and origin
• Tariff regulations and IEEPA requirements
• Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
• Global trade compliance frameworks
• Experience working with ERP and trade management systems (e.g., SAP, SAP GTS).
• Ability to manage complex customs matters and adapt to changing regulatory requirements while balancing classification and trade compliance priorities.

What's in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks' vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave - 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of achild's birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

Core Values

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

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At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.