Customs Compliance Manager, Aerospace & Defense Electronics

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

. Implement and maintain customs compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with Teledyne global standards .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeHawthorne • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,300 - $160,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in customs compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls, with a strong focus on U.S. customs laws, classification, valuation, and cross-border activities. Proven ability to lead and train compliance personnel while managing complex customs issues and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

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Customs Compliance ManagementU.S. Customs Laws KnowledgeCustoms Broker LicenseCross-Border Activities ExperienceTraining and Development Leadership

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Hard Skills

Customs ClassificationCustoms ValuationTariff ApplicabilityReconciliation FilingsPost-Entry ReviewsInternal AuditsCompliance AssessmentsITAR ComplianceCustoms Declarations ReviewOrigin Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsJudgmentStakeholder InfluenceIndependent OperationTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Customs Broker License

Industry Keywords

Customs ComplianceInternational BusinessSupply ChainRegulated EnvironmentFree Trade AgreementsMultinational OperationsCustoms AuditsCross-Functional TrainingFacility AssessmentsCustoms Filings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement and maintain customs compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with Teledyne global standards
Ensure transactions reflect reasonable care, including accurate classification, valuation, country of origin, and admissibility determinations
Provide functional leadership for Customs compliance personnel in business unit operations
Support and execute periodic internal reviews, including annual customs self-assessments and post-entry validations
Train, develop, and lead Customs compliance personnel
Review and assign HS classification, customs valuation, country of origin determinations, and tariff applicability
Manage reconciliation filings and temporary import bonds
Work with maquiladora cross-border activities
Review and approve classification determinations, bills of materials, origin analyses, and valuation methodologies for complex or high-risk products
Oversee customs filings through brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams
Support imports under ITAR licenses or exemptions
Draft responses to CBP, including CF28s, audits, verifications, and post-entry reviews
Coordinate internal audits, compliance assessments, and corrective action plans
Oversee import and export processes with logistics providers, brokers, and internal stakeholders
Review and validate customs declarations
Provide escalation support for complex or time-sensitive customs issues
Deliver customs compliance training to cross-functional teams
Conduct in-person and remote facility assessments for compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-year undergraduate degree in international business, supply chain, law or related field is preferred
5+ years of progressive experience in customs and trade compliance
Export compliance experience is a plus
U.S. Customs Broker License preferable
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. customs laws, including classification, valuation, origin, cross-border activities, FTAs, reconciliation, and tariff programs
Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements to technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to operate independently, exercise sound judgment, and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
Experience working in a multinational, regulated environment
Ability to travel periodically to assigned company locations across the United States
Must be a U.S. Person

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Background checks and related screening conducted in accordance with applicable laws
Consideration under the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and California Fair Chance Act