US CAN Customs and Trade Manager

As the US & Canada Customs and Trade Manager you will collaborate with leadership to drive ongoing improvements of the Tenneco / DRiV supply chain and transportation group.  Ensuring import and export materials are handled effectively, efficiently, and compliantly through identification, development and execution. 

• Appointed as single operational point of contact for the US and Canadian Customs and Trade Compliance Team; position is intended to have direct reports.
• Oversee HTS and ECCN program compliance, including data management of within ERP, Trade Compliance and Broker Systems.  Position will manage over global classification policies for all regions of import.
• Manage over Non-Customs Compliance Participating Government Agencies reporting, coordinate with internal departments for proper reporting and PGA declarations.
• Lead Special Trade Program team to support proper Free Trade Agreement declarations and support FTA Qualification support for customers.
• Support Duty Leakage Action Planning
• Support Supply Chain Security programs, not limited to CTPAT. Ensure timely filing of Import Security Files (ISF)
• Participate in landed cost modeling and support Make vs Buy decisions.
• Audit Customs Brokers against performance standards; conduct internal audits.
• Manage over US Customer returns from Canadian cross dock; assist in generating pro-forma invoices.
• Support with Duty Drawback claims
• Ensure proper valuation on import declarations; including management of the Value Reconciliation program and any additions to price paid or payable (Ex Assists)
• Support Customs Rulings in US and Canada
• Manage over Customs Requests for Information, Broker POA’s, Liquidated Damages etc.
• Support Export Document Consulate stamping
• Serve as the account owner for Canadian CARM and US ACE / CTPAT Systems
• Develop RoadMap for CTPAT Compliance program; formerly known as Importer Self-Assessment accreditation.
• Responsible for Monthly payment of Duties and Taxes to US and Canadian authorities
• Collaborate with finance on budget accruals for Imports.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering / business / materials management /supply chain / logistics required.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of related experience in international trade compliance with a good understanding of core trade principles such as product valuation, tariff classification, C-TPAT and trade programs.
• Detailed understanding of supply chain logistics including air, ocean, truck, and rail, as well as knowledge and experience with warehousing, distribution, supplier and inventory management.
• Experience working with Global Teams in a matrixed environment. 
• U.S. Customs Brokers license or similar certification is highly preferred. 
• Experience and interaction with Customs, Partnering Government Agencies and other international government agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and leadership are essential.  Ability to operate independently and interact with direct reports, supply chain, manufacturing, purchasing, finance, and outside service providers.
• Strong problem-solving skills, detail orientated, and analytical skills are required.
• Must have the ability to prioritize multiple projects / workflow and handle time efficiently to meet established timelines. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word and Teams).    

This position can be located in Northville or Southfield, Michigan or Skokie, Illinois.