US Customs Manager

About:

We are a multinational group with extensive cross-border operations and a diverse range of trade schemes worldwide. We are seeking an ambitious Customs Manager to join our Global Customs team and lead the management of customs operations in the United States. This role offers significant exposure to a dynamic and growing US business with high potential.

Scope:

• The role oversees all customs operations in the US across approximately 10 locations, handling a high volume of cross-border transactions.
• The position is part of the Global Customs team, collaborating on policies, guidelines, and operations that impact the company's worldwide trade activities.

Individual accountabilities

• Manage all aspects of customs operations for the US, ensuring compliance with local regulations.
• Oversee tariff classification, rules of origin, customs valuation and other customs-related topics for all imported and exported goods.
• Collaborate closely with the Global Customs team to ensure consistent application of global policies and procedures, and contribute to their development.
• Work with local US sites (approx. 10 locations) to ensure smooth customs processes and support operational needs.
• Ensure that the company's controls, policies and procedures are all understood & followed and implemented accordingly.
• Manage customs data end-to-end: ensure proper collection, storage, and analysis to support compliance and decision- making.
• Work closely with external customs brokers and internal stakeholders to manage customs filings, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with US regulations.
• Maintain high-quality standards and attention to detail in all customs-related activities.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in US customs law, trade regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Partner with other teams - Operations, Legal, Finance to ensure overall Group compliance

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business/finance/law or other relevant field.
• Min. 5 years of proven experience in US customs operations.
• Knowledge of US customs legislation.
• Detail- oriented with a commitment to high-quality work.
• Strong communication and pproject management skills.
• Expertise in customs data management within ERP systems will be highly valued.
• A US customs broker license is welcome as a demonstration of technical knowledge, but it is not required for this role. We are looking for customs manager with a broad operational and analytical expertise.
• MS Office proficiency (MS Excell, PPT)
• Experience in multicultural environments and matrixed organization