Senior Trade Compliance Leader – North America

Aumovio; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AUMOVIO Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance leader to ensure import/export documentation compliance and reporting controls for North America.

You will lead and coordinate Customs programs, including Drawback, FTAs, classification, and valuation, while maintaining audit controls and training staff. The role requires expertise in EAR, AES/ACE systems, SAP classifications, and strong collaboration with Finance and external partners across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in International Business, Business Management, or a related field, or a minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a Bachelor degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Customs and Trade Compliance.
• Availability to support business needs outside regular working hours and on weekends when required.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally. (10-20%)
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Power BI, process flow mapping, email systems, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Knowledge of North American customs laws and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Experience with AES and ACE systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and classify goods for import and export.
• Coordinate classification updates within SAP and other related systems.
• Work with internal functional contacts and AUMOVIO's external Trade Service Providers to obtain and maintain valid Harmonized Tariff Classifications, Schedule B codes, ECCN determinations, export licenses, and license applications.
• Support AUMOVIO employees with import and export shipment requirements and maintain online shipping systems supporting export filing processes.
• Lead the C-TPAT program to ensure compliance with CBP's C-TPAT guidelines.
• Conduct annual C-TPAT security profile reviews, maintain the C-TPAT portal, coordinate business partner security surveys, evaluate results, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coach and oversee Customs Specialists, contracted staff, and Trade Compliance colleagues across North America.
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned by management.
• Create, deliver, and oversee Foreign Trade Compliance training programs for North America.

Skills

Trade compliance knowledge

International travel willingness

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in International Business or related field

Tools

SAP

AES

ACE systems

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

AUMOVIO Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Trade Compliance leader to ensure import/export documentation compliance and reporting controls for North America.

You will lead and coordinate Customs programs, including Drawback, FTAs, classification, and valuation, while maintaining audit controls and training staff. The role requires expertise in EAR, AES/ACE systems, SAP classifications, and strong collaboration with Finance and external partners across North America.