Senior Trade Compliance Leader - USMCA & Tariff Strategy

Tokai Rika Group; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tokai Rika Group in North America is seeking a Section Manager, Trade Compliance to lead the regional customs program and align the business with USMCA and other trade regulations. You will not perform day-to-day clearance but will drive governance, risk management, and strategic initiatives.

You will collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Finance, and Engineering to embed compliant practices across the region, oversee brokers and service providers, and act as the NA subject matter expert on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain, Economics, International Trade, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in customs, international trade, USMCA administration, trade compliance, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience managing supply chain, customs, trade compliance, or international trade functions.
• Demonstrated expertise in: Rules of origin for manufactured products, Customs valuation, Tariff classification, Duty minimization strategies

Responsibilities

• Own customs and trade compliance KPI - from conducting risk assessments, reporting, and implementing strategies to mitigate potential risks and exposures.
• Lead tariff strategies (classification governance, origin planning, valuation strategies) and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee classification, valuation, origin determination, special programs, and recordkeeping across US, Canada and Mexico.
• Coordinate with Sales, Purchasing, Finance, Engineering, and business units to integrate end-to-end customs/trade requirements.
• Serve as a key representative with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other trade associations.

Skills

Leadership

USMCA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business/Finance/Engineering or related

Job description

Tokai Rika Group in North America is seeking a Section Manager, Trade Compliance to lead the regional customs program and align the business with USMCA and other trade regulations. You will not perform day-to-day clearance but will drive governance, risk management, and strategic initiatives.

You will collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Finance, and Engineering to embed compliant practices across the region, oversee brokers and service providers, and act as the NA subject matter expert on