Manager, Customs Compliance, Valuation – Post-Entry Programs

Daimler Truck North America

. Lead customs compliance activities across the DTNA family of companies, focusing on customs valuation, post-entry compliance, corrective action, duty recovery, and related programs .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,000 - $133,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in customs compliance, including customs valuation, post-entry corrections, and duty recovery, while effectively leading teams and managing cross-functional collaborations. Proficient in establishing governance, controls, and metrics for compliance monitoring and process improvements.

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Customs Compliance ManagementCustoms Valuation ExpertiseTeam Leadership and DevelopmentRegulatory Compliance OversightTrade Compliance Technology Implementation

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Hard Skills

Customs ValuationPost-Entry ComplianceDuty RecoveryCustoms BrokerageTrade ComplianceCompliance MonitoringData AnalyticsPerformance ReportingRisk AssessmentProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Trade Compliance SystemsMicrosoft Office ApplicationsACE ReportingData SolutionsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Customs Broker License

Industry Keywords

Customs RegulationsInternational TradeImport OperationsCompliance TestingCustoms Authority Inquiries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead customs compliance activities across the DTNA family of companies, focusing on customs valuation, post-entry compliance, corrective action, duty recovery, and related programs
Lead and develop a team responsible for assigned customs compliance activities
Establish sustainable processes, governance, controls, monitoring, and documentation
Oversee post-entry corrections, protests, reconciliation, liquidation monitoring, and other customs corrective actions
Provide governance and oversight of customs valuation compliance and coordinate with Finance, Tax, Accounting, Purchasing, Legal, and other functions
Oversee applicable duty recovery and special customs programs
Coordinate responses to customs authority inquiries, audits, and regulatory matters, including escalation of material compliance risks
Establish risk-based monitoring and compliance testing to identify control gaps, recurring issues, and emerging risks
Evaluate root causes, implement corrective actions, and monitor effectiveness through closure
Establish metrics and reporting for compliance issues, corrections, recoveries, regulatory matters, broker performance, and program performance
Oversee customs brokers, consultants, and other third-party service providers
Maintain clear roles, responsibilities, handoffs, and escalation paths with cross-functional business partners
Develop team capability through documented procedures, cross-training, succession planning, and knowledge transfer
Support technology, data, analytics, and automation improvements
Evaluate regulatory and business changes and adapt programs and controls
Lead or support additional customs compliance initiatives based on organizational priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Five or more years of experience in customs compliance, customs brokerage, import operations, trade compliance, or a related international trade function
Experience supervising employees and coordinating work across multiple functional areas
Experience managing customs brokers, consultants, service providers, and cross-functional business stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to identify compliance risks, establish effective controls, resolve issues, and drive sustainable process improvements
Demonstrated ability to lead projects, develop employees, and manage competing priorities
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience working with trade compliance systems, data, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications
Working knowledge of U.S. customs regulations, including customs valuation, post-entry corrections, protests, reconciliation, liquidation, duty recovery, and customs recordkeeping requirements
Experience supporting or managing customs valuation, post-entry compliance, corrective action, duty recovery, or customs audit programs
Experience responding to customs authority inquiries, audits, information requests, disclosures, protests, or other regulatory matters
Experience with ACE reporting, customs data analytics, compliance monitoring, and performance reporting
Experience supporting or implementing trade compliance technology, automation, or data solutions
U.S. Customs Broker License preferred
Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6%
Non-elective company contribution of 3-7% depending on age
Starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
Employee assistance program
Comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
Onsite fitness
Tuition assistance
Volunteer paid time off
Short-term and long-term disability plans