Trade Compliance Manager

OP Mobility; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager to lead import/export compliance programs, tariff strategies, and duty optimization in a global mobility-focused organization.

The role requires 5–7 years in customs or trade compliance, with strong knowledge of US CBP regulations, ACE portal, SAP, and data analytics. Collaboration with legal, supply chain, and engineering teams is essential to drive risk-managed results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field.
• 5–7 years in customs, international trade, or trade compliance.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. CBP regulations (valuation, origin, tariff classification).
• Experience with Section 232 duties, duty drawback, protests.
• ACE Portal experience for entry review, data analytics, and reporting.
• SAP experience with customs and import/export data management; TMS is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills (PivotTables, Power Query); Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage import/export compliance activities and tariff programs.
• Oversee duty recovery, post-entry reviews, and duty drawback processes.
• Coordinate eligibility, ACE filings, broker instructions, and audit-ready evidence.
• Review customs entries, documentation, broker reports, and CBP records.
• Lead USMCA and other trade agreements activities, including origin verifications.
• Maintain tariff classifications and master data in SAP; oversee FTZ and valuations.

Skills

Import/export compliance

Tariff programs

Duty recovery

USMCA

ACE data

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Business / Logistics / Supply Chain

Tools

ACE Portal

SAP

Transportation Management System

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Job Title: Trade Compliance Manager

Type of contract: Full-time salaried

Expected Hiring Date: September 2026

Responsibilities:

• Manage import and export compliance activities, tariff programs, duty recovery initiatives, restricted-party screening, country-of-origin determinations, and applicable trade regulations.
• Oversee duty recovery and remediation mechanisms, including post-entry reviews, Post-Summary Corrections, customs protests, duty drawback claims, and validation of supporting documentation.
• Manage customer-specific Section 232 tariff offset programs and coordinate eligibility, authorization, ACE filing, broker instructions, license usage, reconciliation, and audit-ready evidence with Trade Compliance and Legal.
• Coordinate and review customs entries, import/export documentation, broker reports, ACE data, shipment records, and required CBP recordkeeping and reporting.
• Lead USMCA and other preferential trade agreement activities, including supplier solicitations, origin qualification, certifications, supporting records, verifications, and customer or government inquiries.
• Manage HTSUS, Schedule B, and other applicable tariff classifications, and maintain accurate classification, customs, and trade compliance master data in SAP.
• Oversee Foreign Trade Zone operations, customs valuation reviews, CTPAT requirements, and internal controls supporting compliance and duty savings.
• Monitor customs brokers and freight forwarders, provide written clearance instructions, review performance against service requirements, and elevate discrepancies or potential compliance breaches.
• Lead trade compliance audits, risk assessments, corrective actions, and regulatory-risk escalation, including import admissibility and forced-labor requirements.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training and support cross-functional partners in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, Sales, Program, Operations, and Engineering.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five to seven years of experience in customs, international trade, or trade compliance, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including valuation, origin, tariff classification, import compliance, and recordkeeping.
• Demonstrated expertise in Section 232 duties, automotive tariff programs, Post-Summary Corrections, customs protests, and duty drawback processes.
• Practical experience with the ACE Portal for entry review, data analytics, reconciliation, and compliance reporting.
• Practical SAP experience with customs, tariff classification, material master data, and import/export data management; Transportation Management System experience is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, Power Query, and data analytics; Power BI experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of USMCA, other preferential trade agreements, FTZ operations, ADD/CVD, PGA requirements, and import/export compliance programs.
• Strong communication, presentation, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to work effectively across internal functions, brokers, suppliers, customers, and government agencies.
• English proficiency is required; Spanish is a plus. CILT, CCS, or a U.S. Customs Broker License is also a plus.

Why choose this position?

• Lead high-impact trade compliance programs that support customs compliance, cost recovery, duty optimization, and audit readiness across the business.
• Partner with regional and global stakeholders across Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Purchasing, Sales, Programs, Operations, and Engineering.
• Build broad expertise across tariff programs, trade agreements, classification, FTZ operations, broker management, data analytics, risk management, and employee training.

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.