Trade Compliance Manager

OPmobility; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a Trade Compliance Leader in Troy, MI to manage import/export compliance, tariff programs, and duty recovery initiatives. You will coordinate ACE data, broker guidance, and CBP recordkeeping, with a focus on USMCA and other trade agreements.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5–7 years of experience in customs or trade compliance, and strong SAP and Excel skills, with Power BI preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Expertise with Section 232 duties, automotive tariff programs, Post-Summary Corrections, customs protests, and duty drawback processes.
• Experience with the ACE Portal for entry review, data analytics, reconciliation, and compliance reporting.

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.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate classification, customs, and trade compliance master data in SAP; oversee FTZ operations and related compliance.
• Monitor customs brokers and freight forwarders, provide written clearance instructions, review performance against service requirements, and elevate discrepancies or potential breaches.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training and support cross-functional partners in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, Sales, Program, Operations, and Engineering.

Skills

Excel advanced

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

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

Tools

SAP

ACE Portal

USMCA knowledge

Power BI

Job description

• 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.