Import Export Compliance Manager TCRS4725

Trade Compliance Recruiting Solutions; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trade Compliance Recruiting Solutions is seeking an Import Export Manager based in Farmington Hills, MI. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with U.S. import/export regulations and developing global trade compliance policies.

Candidates should have a strong background in trade compliance with at least 5-7 years of experience. Essential qualifications include a Licensed US Customs Broker (LCB) and excellent communication skills. The position requires approximately 10% domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of U.S. import regulations, HTS classification, and PGA is essential.
• Must have experience with Free Trade Agreement programs, especially USMCA.
• Experience in automotive or base metal industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with import and export laws focusing on U.S. Customs regulations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their business impact.
• Develop global trade compliance policies and procedures.
• Lead product HTS & ECCN classification and export license processes.
• Serve as primary contact for CBP trade compliance inquiries.

Skills

Trade Compliance

U.S. Customs Regulations

Communication Skills

HTS Classification

Foreign Trade Zones

Education

Licensed US Customs Broker (LCB)

5-7+ years of trade compliance experience

Job description

HIGH-LEVEL OVERVIEW

The Import Export Manager is responsible for ensuring compliance with U.S. import and export regulations and maintaining global trade compliance policies and procedures, with a primary focus on CBP and EAR rules and regulations.

This is a 100% in-office position based in Long Grove, IL, Jackson, TN, or Farmington Hills, MI.

EXPECTATIONS

• Ensure compliance with import and export laws, with a primary focus on U.S. Customs regulations
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their business impact
• Develop and maintain global trade compliance policies, procedures, and training
• Support internal and external audits, post-entry reviews, and compliance assessments
• Lead product HTS & ECCN classification, valuation, country of origin, and FTA eligibility
• Manage export license process following EAR regulations and requirements
• Determine and apply Antidumping and Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) case numbers and rates
• Serve as the primary point of contact for CBP trade compliance inquiries and investigations
• Track trade KPIs and provide insights to senior leadership

ESSENTIALS

• Licensed US Customs Broker (LCB) preferred
• 5- 7+ years of trade compliance experience, focused on import logistics
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. import regulations, HTS classification, valuation, and PGA
• Strong knowledge of Free Trade Agreement programs, with emphasis on USMCA
• Experience with Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) and duty drawback programs
• Experience in automotive, chore products, or base metal industry a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 10%)