Director, Customs Compliance – Americas

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated

Director of Customs Compliance managing customs compliance for Teledyne Technologies across Americas. Leading strategic initiatives and guiding teams to ensure adherence to customs laws and regulations.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeBillerica • Maryland, Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,300 - $160,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Director, Customs Compliance – Americas is responsible for the strategic leadership, governance, and operational oversight of the customs compliance program across all business units in the Americas.
Ensure full compliance with applicable customs laws and regulations while supporting business objectives through effective risk management, process standardization, and stakeholder engagement.
Provide governance oversight for the use of preferential trade programs, including FTAs/USMCA, duty mitigation programs, and special customs regimes.
Advise senior leadership on customs risk, cost exposure, and strategic opportunities related to sourcing, manufacturing, and market expansion.
Monitor regulatory developments and enforcement trends impacting the Digital Imaging business and proactively assess potential impacts.
Act as point of escalation for export Customs filing issues or concern.
Audit internal audits, compliance assessments, and corrective action plans; partner with Internal Audit and Legal as needed.
Develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution of regulatory or policy concerns.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, law or related field required
10+ years of progressive experience in customs and trade compliance, including leadership of regional or global programs
Export compliance experience preferred, U.S. Customs Broker License strongly desired
Prior people leadership experience required
Demonstrated expertise in U.S. and international customs laws, including classification, valuation, origin, FTAs, and tariff programs
Experience managing customs audits, government inquiries, and broker relationships
Strong 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; defense, aerospace, or high‑technology industry experience preferred
Able and willing to travel approximately 15% to company locations across North America and internationally.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Professional development programs
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

customs compliancerisk managementprocess standardizationpreferential trade programsFTAsUSMCAduty mitigation programscustoms auditsexport complianceU.S. Customs Broker License

Soft Skills

leadershipstakeholder engagementcommunicationjudgmentinfluenceindependenceproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingcollaborationadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in international businessBachelor’s degree in supply chainBachelor’s degree in law