Director, Global Import Compliance & Customs Strategy

Subaru of America; Camden (NJ); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive benefits

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Subaru of America seeks an experienced Import Trade Compliance leader to direct CBP-aligned strategies and cross‑agency interactions (DOT, EPA, FCC). You will ensure correct classification, valuation, and entry of imported vehicles and parts and monitor duty and tax payments.

This senior role partners with SOA Legal, Aftersales, Tax, Finance and Sales to optimize tariff strategies, maintain C-TPAT compliance, and drive audit readiness. Hybrid Camden, NJ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with substantial import/compliance experience.
• U.S. Customs Broker License required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and updates the import compliance program to comply with CBP regulations.
• Interprets regulatory changes and advises senior leadership across Finance, Legal, and Operations.
• Develops and implements duty optimization and trade program strategies (FSFE, duty drawback, FTZ).
• Defines KPI framework for customs operations and leads broker/software strategy.
• Maintains audit readiness and robust recordkeeping for entry data.
• Collaborates across Tax, Finance, Product Design, and other functions to integrate trade compliance into operations.

Skills

Customs compliance

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Subaru of America seeks an experienced Import Trade Compliance leader to direct CBP-aligned strategies and cross‑agency interactions (DOT, EPA, FCC). You will ensure correct classification, valuation, and entry of imported vehicles and parts and monitor duty and tax payments.

This senior role partners with SOA Legal, Aftersales, Tax, Finance and Sales to optimize tariff strategies, maintain C-TPAT compliance, and drive audit readiness. Hybrid Camden, NJ.