Regional Customs Compliance Leader – US & Canada

Wabtec Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Pittsburgh seeks a US/CA Customs Compliance Region Leader to manage and advance the enterprise customs program across importer/exporter of record entities. You will implement policies and lead cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enable business operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of customs experience with leadership; licensed broker credentials are required. Travel may be required as part of global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of industry customs compliance experience
• Licensed Customs Broker or equivalent certification
• Deep knowledge of US/CA import/export regulatory requirements
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proficiency in English and ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance with US and CA region customs and trade laws & regulations
• Operationalize the Customs Compliance Enterprise Standard requirements
• Support the establishment and maintenance of local standard work processes in alignment with Wabtec’s Customs Compliance 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/drive effective and timely customs regulatory change communications that affect Wabtec business units
• Conduct customs and trade compliance training as needed
• Lead and ensure Region Metric Reporting
• Customs Broker/Agent and Managed Trade Service provider oversight & management
• Work with, support, and advise local and global cross-functional business teams to identify, assess, and develop action plans with respect to customs compliance and operations risk abatement
• Actively liaise with the Global Customs Leader and local business stakeholders, engaging collaboratively with cross-functional business teams
• Ensure trade compliance requirements support for customer projects across US and CA
• Effectively coach & mentor direct reports

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Licensed Customs Broker

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Pittsburgh seeks a US/CA Customs Compliance Region Leader to manage and advance the enterprise customs program across importer/exporter of record entities. You will implement policies and lead cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and enable business operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of customs experience with leadership; licensed broker credentials are required. Travel may be required as part of global operations.