Global Trade & Customs Compliance Lead

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

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.