Regional Customs Compliance Leader – US & CA

Wabtec; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus (eligible)

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Wabtec seeks a US/CA Customs Compliance Region Leader to manage and enhance the enterprise standard for customs compliance across importer/exporter activities. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure laws and regulations are followed while enabling business operations.

The role requires 9+ years in customs compliance with leadership experience, a valid broker license, and deep regulatory knowledge of US/CA. Strong communication and program management skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of industry customs compliance experience with people leader experience
• Licensed Customs Broker or appropriate in-country equivalent certification
• Deep knowledge of local customs, trade, and other regulatory agency requirements that relate to import and export activities with a focus on US and CA
• Self-Directed. Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to influence others and work cross-functionally to drive results in a highly matrixed organization.
• Strong problem-solving and process-focused background that reflects accomplishments in teamwork, integrity, and attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to set goals and handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a challenging environment
• Demonstrated program leadership and project management skills
• Proficiency in English
• Travel as needed, which could include some global travel

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure compliance with US and CA Region customs and trade laws & regulations
• Operationalize the Wabtec Customs Compliance Enterprise Standard requirements
• Support the establishment and maintenance of local standard work processes aligned with enterprise standards
• Drive customs compliance program disciplines and integration timelines
• Ensure responses to customs-related government inquiries as required
• Lead customs compliance issue resolution and address trade compliance issues in the region
• Lead and drive regulatory change communications affecting Wabtec units
• Conduct customs and trade compliance training as needed
• Lead Region Metric Reporting
• Oversight of Customs Broker/Agent and Managed Trade Service providers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate compliance risks
• Liaise with Global Customs Leader and local stakeholders
• Ensure trade compliance support for customer projects across US and CA
• Coach and mentor direct reports

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Customs Broker license

Job description

Wabtec seeks a US/CA Customs Compliance Region Leader to manage and enhance the enterprise standard for customs compliance across importer/exporter activities. You will lead cross-functional teams to ensure laws and regulations are followed while enabling business operations.

The role requires 9+ years in customs compliance with leadership experience, a valid broker license, and deep regulatory knowledge of US/CA. Strong communication and program management skills are essential for success.