Global Customs Compliance Manager

GTI Fabrication

. Coordinate customs clearance requirements with customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal teams across 200+ annual import transactions .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,000 - $87,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in customs compliance, including tariff classification, customs valuation, and regulatory requirements. Proficient in managing customs documentation, broker relationships, and compliance audits while effectively communicating across multiple teams.

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Customs Compliance ExperienceHTSUS Tariff ClassificationACE System ProficiencyLicensed Customs BrokerUSMCA Documentation Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Customs ValuationTariff ClassificationData ReconciliationRegulatory ComplianceEntry SummariesDuty Cost ReductionAudit ProtocolsDocumentation ManagementAnalytical SkillsRecordkeeping

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsIndependent WorkProblem-SolvingTeam Coordination

Tools & Technologies

ACE SystemERP SystemsSAPNetSuiteCustoms Management Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Customs BrokerCertified Customs Specialist

Industry Keywords

Customs BrokerageImport ComplianceManufacturingIndustrial EquipmentTariff ProtestsSection 232 DutiesChapter 99 ProvisionsFreight ForwardingTrade DocumentationSupplier Negotiations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate customs clearance requirements with customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal teams across 200+ annual import transactions
Review customs entries and entry summaries for accurate classification, country of origin, declared value, duties, and tariff provisions
Resolve entry discrepancies with brokers, track corrections, and escalate clearance risks
Maintain an entry register linking customs entries to load numbers, purchase orders, projects, and supporting documentation
Manage broker and freight forwarder relationships; evaluate performance and address recurring errors
Maintain the product classification database with HTSUS codes, descriptions, countries of origin, rationale, and duty rates
Obtain technical specifications and documentation for tariff classification
Monitor tariff changes, CBP guidance, preferential trade programs, and Section 232/301 duties
Communicate tariff changes, cost impacts, and required actions to Finance and Operations
Support duty estimates for purchases, projects, and supplier negotiations
Review USMCA and preferential treatment eligibility and documentation
Reconcile Periodic Monthly Statements, coordinate customs duty payments, and track outstanding obligations
Track liquidation, correction, and protest deadlines; pursue refund opportunities
Maintain refund documentation and provide Finance with reporting on duty spend, trends, and savings opportunities
Manage ACE access, importer records, CBP Forms 5106, broker powers of attorney, customs bonds, and trade documentation
Monitor bond sufficiency, CBP notices, audit requests, and response deadlines
Maintain customs records and prepare for CBP audits and examinations
Develop customs procedures, checklists, internal controls, and audit protocols
Conduct entry audits and correct recurring documentation errors
Train Logistics Coordinators, Procurement, and project teams on import compliance documentation
Report to leadership on duty spend, discrepancies, refunds, deadlines, and regulatory risks
Identify tariff classification, duty-cost reduction, and process-improvement opportunities
Escalate complex legal interpretations, trade program questions, and tariff disputes to brokers or trade counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on customs compliance, customs brokerage, or importer compliance experience
Demonstrated experience supporting multiple clients, suppliers, or companies; comfort with diverse product types and geographies
Strong practical experience with ACE, PMS reconciliation, entry summaries (CBP Form 7501), HTSUS tariff classification, customs valuation, and country of origin requirements
Proven experience researching tariff changes, exclusions, and trade program rules; translating tariff changes into operational impact and cost estimates
Experience with USMCA or preferential trade program documentation and qualification
Strong Excel, data reconciliation, recordkeeping, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines independently
Excellent communication skills; ability to coordinate across Operations, Finance, Procurement, and external partners
Ability to work independently in a remote environment and prioritize competing demands
Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist credential preferred
Experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, structural steel/aluminum products, and assembly/fabrication operations preferred
Experience managing imports from Mexico and other major sourcing regions; knowledge of USMCA sourcing and documentation preferred
Experience with Chapter 99 provisions, Section 232/301 duty applications, post-entry corrections, and tariff protests preferred
Experience managing multiple brokers and evaluating broker performance preferred
Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or NetSuite and customs management platforms preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match (where applicable)
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement