Senior Trade & Customer Manager

Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC is seeking a Senior Manager – Trade & Customs to lead our global trade and customs compliance strategy in the United States and internationally. You will advise executive leadership on tariff actions, ensure robust classification and valuation workflows, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to mitigate trade risks.

You will oversee USMCA and other FTA documentation, provide Mexico trade expertise, and support audits and regulatory inquiries with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in global trade, customs, and import/export compliance.
• Deep expertise in classification, valuation, tariffs, and free trade agreements, including USMCA.
• Experience advising senior leadership on trade risk and regulatory changes.
• Familiarity with Mexico customs regulations and export controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s global trade and customs compliance program across all regions.
• Manage tariff, trade, and customs issues impacting business operations and cost.
• Advise executive leadership on the impact of tariffs, trade actions, and FTA changes.
• Oversee customs classification, valuation, country of origin, and duty optimization.
• Manage USMCA and other free trade agreement qualification and documentation.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on Mexico customs matters and cross-border trade.
• Partner with internal teams to address export controls and trade compliance risks.
• Support audits, inquiries, and regulatory interactions related to trade and customs.
• Work with NEMA or other trade associations.

Skills

Global trade compliance

Tariffs & trade risk

Executive advisory

Cross-border trade

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, law, supply chain, or equivalent experience

Job description

As a member of the global tax team, the Senior Manager – Trade & Customs will lead the company’s global trade and customs compliance strategy and serve as a key advisor on tariff and trade-related risk. Reporting to the VP Global Indirect Tax & Customs, you play a critical role in protecting the business, supporting leadership decisions, and navigating a complex and evolving global trade environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s global trade and customs compliance program across all regions.
• Manage tariff, trade, and customs issues impacting business operations and cost.
• Advise executive leadership on the impact of tariffs, trade actions, and FTA changes.
• Oversee customs classification, valuation, country of origin, and duty optimization.
• Manage USMCA and other free trade agreement qualification and documentation.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on Mexico customs matters and cross-border trade.
• Partner with internal teams to address export controls and trade compliance risks.
• Support audits, inquiries, and regulatory interactions related to trade and customs.
• Work with NEMA or other trade associations.

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in global trade, customs, and import/export compliance.
• Deep expertise in classification, valuation, tariffs, and free trade agreements; including the USMCA ideally within the automotive industry.
• Experience advising senior leadership on trade risk and regulatory changes.
• Familiarity with Mexico customs regulations and export controls.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, supply chain, or equivalent experience; legal background preferred.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience as a lawyer.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, law, supply chain, or equivalent experience; legal background preferred.
• Experience with customs and trade compliance with Mexico.