Senior Customs Compliance Lead Hybrid

adidas AG; Spartanburg (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (HSA/FSA)

Dental & Vision coverage

Life & AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer match

Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Parental leave (12 weeks)

Hybrid work model (Mon-Thu in office)

Job summary

Adidas in Spartanburg, SC seeks a lead Customs compliance professional to guide regulatory oversight for import/export activities. You will work with supply chain, legal, and external partners to ensure CBP and agency compliance and drive data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities include dashboards, issue resolution with brokers, permits management, and training. A strong background in regulations and process improvement is essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of imports/exports, HTS classification, inventory control systems, warehousing and logistics.
• Ability to motivate and train other team members.
• Detail oriented with strong organization skills and ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to read and interpret government regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet daily deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
• Self-motivated and capable of working as part of a team or alone with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key resource and subject matter expert on import/export compliance and daily operational activities.
• Actively resolves daily import compliance and/or clearance issues with Customs brokers and 3rd party logistics providers.
• Communicates directly with government agencies as needed regarding import compliance activities (CBP, FDA, EPA, FWS).
• Ensures all permits/registrations related to import activities are updated and obtained as needed.
• Monitors the ACE portal for CBP notifications and addresses requests for information.
• Supports participation in key Customs programs such as CTPAT.
• Provides training on import and/or Customs matters to stakeholders.
• Identifies and implements cost saving initiatives (duty drawback, FTAs, duty suspension).
• Creates/updates maintenance of Customs compliance processes and procedures.
• Provides daily, monthly, and quarterly reporting and KPI tracking.
• Backs up Sr. Customs Manager duties.
• Motivates the import compliance team and resolves escalations.
• Participates in seminars/ meetings as needed.

Skills

Import/export compliance

Analytical skills

Regulatory reading

Communication

Attention to detail

Team training ability

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree (4-year)

Licensed Customs Broker (preferred)

Certified Customs Specialist (plus)

Tools

Excel

Access

Job description

Adidas in Spartanburg, SC seeks a lead Customs compliance professional to guide regulatory oversight for import/export activities. You will work with supply chain, legal, and external partners to ensure CBP and agency compliance and drive data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities include dashboards, issue resolution with brokers, permits management, and training. A strong background in regulations and process improvement is essential for success in a fast-paced environment.