Regional Customs Compliance Leader

Konecranes; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 97,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

401k with match

Job summary

Konecranes is seeking a regional customs compliance expert to partner with business stakeholders and global teams to ensure efficient cross-border operations. You will drive implementation of new customs and trade requirements and shape regional capabilities in a complex regulatory environment.

In this role you will monitor developments, translate changes into actionable requirements, and lead governance, audits, and continuous improvement across the Americas region.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to assess regulatory changes and translate them into business actions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while influencing cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management and change management capabilities.
• Strong understanding of import and export compliance, customs valuation, rules of origin, customs classification, customs declarations and customs procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee customs compliance activities across the region.
• Ensure adherence to import and export regulations.
• Support compliance with classification, valuation, origin and declaration requirements.
• Maintain governance frameworks, procedures and controls.
• Support audits and corrective action programs.
• Monitor regulatory developments and drive regional compliance with evolving requirements (Section 232/301, USMCA, UFLPA, anti-dumping, trade remedies).
• Translate regulatory changes into practical business requirements and implementation plans.
• Manage customs escalations and interactions with authorities and brokers.
• Define and monitor customs KPIs and drive process improvements.
• Deliver customs training and awareness programs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent work

Project management

Regulatory interpretation

Tools

Customs systems

Job description

Konecranes is seeking a regional customs compliance expert to partner with business stakeholders and global teams to ensure efficient cross-border operations. You will drive implementation of new customs and trade requirements and shape regional capabilities in a complex regulatory environment.

In this role you will monitor developments, translate changes into actionable requirements, and lead governance, audits, and continuous improvement across the Americas region.