Global Trade Compliance Lead (Hybrid) – Customs & Duty Optimization

RB Distribution, Inc.; Colmar (PA); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Holidays and paid time off in year one

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Dorman Products is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager to oversee the company’s import/export compliance program, including broker management, CTPAT, and duty optimization. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

The position is hybrid, with at least one onsite day per week at the Colmar, PA headquarters. A minimum of eight years’ progressive trade compliance experience is expected, along with a bachelor’s degree in a related

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of US customs regulations and import compliance requirements; familiarity with Canadian regulations and import processes preferred.
• Working knowledge of export control regulations, export compliance practices, and international trade requirements impacting global shipments.
• Experience managing customs brokers and external compliance service providers.
• Experience administering CTPAT programs and supply chain security initiatives.
• Experience with customs audits, compliance monitoring, and corrective action processes.
• Experience with duty drawback, First Sale, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), and other duty optimization programs preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and trade compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage key components of the Company's global trade compliance program and ensure compliance with import/export regulations.
• Maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, controls, and work instructions.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess potential business impacts.
• Support implementation of compliance initiatives and process improvements.
• Support import/export compliance activities across North American operations and other international markets.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on customs and trade compliance matters.
• Manage customs broker relationships and oversee broker performance.
• Oversee broker operating procedures and import compliance requirements.
• Review broker performance metrics and support corrective action activities as needed.
• Oversee broker billing review and reconciliation processes.
• Support customs valuation, classification, country of origin, admissibility, and other import compliance activities across U.S. and Canadian operations.
• Manage customs bond activities and related compliance requirements.
• Serve as primary administrator for the Company's CTPAT program.
• Maintain CTPAT security profiles, documentation, and annual program requirements.
• Coordinate risk assessments, validations, audits, and corrective action plans.
• Manage supplier security compliance activities and related audit programs.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support supply chain security objectives.
• Manage duty savings and trade optimization programs, including drawback, First Sale, FTZ, and other applicable trade initiatives.
• Oversee administration of special trade programs and related compliance requirements.
• Support identification and implementation of duty savings opportunities and trade program improvements.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to maximize program effectiveness and compliance.
• Manage customs entry audit activities and compliance monitoring programs.
• Review audit findings and coordinate corrective actions when necessary.
• Support internal audits, external reviews, and regulatory inquiries.
• Manage export compliance activities and processes.
• Support export transactions by evaluating country-specific import requirements, documentation requirements, and trade compliance risks in coordination with brokers, freight forwarders, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Support export classification, screening, recordkeeping, and licensing requirements, as applicable.
• Monitor export regulatory developments and support implementation of compliance requirements.
• Partner with business stakeholders to ensure compliance with export control regulations.
• Provide guidance and technical support to Trade Compliance team members.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support trade compliance programs and process improvements.
• Support compliance-related projects, system enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Product Management, Finance, Legal, IT, and Operations to support compliance objectives.
• Support trade compliance training and awareness activities throughout the organization.

Skills

U.S. Customs regulations

Export control regulations

Broker management

CTPAT program

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, or related field

8+ years of progressive trade compliance experience

Licensed Customs Broker preferred

Tools

MS Office

Trade compliance systems

Job description

Dorman Products is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager to oversee the company’s import/export compliance program, including broker management, CTPAT, and duty optimization. The role requires strong regulatory knowledge and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

The position is hybrid, with at least one onsite day per week at the Colmar, PA headquarters. A minimum of eight years’ progressive trade compliance experience is expected, along with a bachelor’s degree in a related