Global Customs Compliance Leader
Sun Chemical
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $115,000 - $135,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Build and lead customs and trade compliance function across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific
- Design and implement a harmonized global customs compliance program
- Establish governance structures, standard operating procedures, and audit processes across all regions
- Oversee harmonized tariff classification (HTS), country of origin determinations, and Free Trade Agreement eligibility
- Manage denied party screening, preference documentation, and manufacturing affidavits
- Drive training and awareness with internal compliance documentation and best practice guides
- Partner with warehousing, manufacturing, IT, and business leaders to align compliance with operational objectives
- Track transactional data to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities
Requirements
- 10+ years of customs and trade compliance experience in a global manufacturing or chemical company
- Proven ability to establish processes, governance frameworks, and compliance programs
- Deep expertise in customs compliance across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific
- Strong understanding of HTS classification, FTAs, country of origin rules, and import/export regulations
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (preferred)
- Licensed Customs Broker certification (preferred)
- Experience with SAP and APO systems (preferred)
Benefits
- Eligibility to receive Short-Term Incentive Compensation
- Vacation, paid company holidays, paid personal/sick days
- Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan, including employer contributions
- Eligibility to receive medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental care benefits
- Basic and optional term life insurance coverage
- Basic and voluntary accidental death and dismemberment coverage
- Dependent term life insurance coverage
- Disability coverage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
customs compliancetariff classificationcountry of origin determinationsFree Trade Agreement eligibilitydenied party screeningpreference documentationmanufacturing affidavitsprocess establishmentgovernance frameworksimport/export regulations
Soft skills
leadershiptrainingawarenesscollaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving
Certifications
Licensed Customs Broker