Global Customs Compliance Manager

Travel Requirement: 15-20%

Position Summary:

The Global Customs Compliance Leader will oversee customs and trade compliance across all regions (Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific) and business units, including Packaging & Graphics, Color Materials, and Advanced Materials. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing a harmonized global customs compliance program that ensures legal adherence, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment.

Essential Functions:

• Develop global customs compliance procedures spanning all regions and business units.
• Standardize systems, processes, and data while leveraging regional best practices.
• Establish a global customs compliance organization once foundational processes are in place.
• Oversee harmonized tariff classification (HTS), origin & preference determination, Country of Origin (COO) documentation, Fair Trade Agreement eligibility, denied party screening, and manufacturing affidavits, including training employees and identifying areas of improvement.
• Maintain accurate classification records using technical data and drawings.
• Conduct annual reviews of HTS codes and compliance manuals.
• Create and deliver formal training programs across key geographies.
• Document and publish internal customs compliance practices for stakeholder awareness.
• Liaise with warehousing, manufacturing, IT, and business teams to ensure compliance and objectives are met.
• Coordinate with external customs providers and third-party logistics providers to meet service level agreements and escalate if necessary.
• Support internal departments with FTA documentation and COO determination.
• Track transactional activity to identify trends and cost-saving opportunities.
• Use scorecards and RACI diagrams to monitor performance and clarify stakeholder roles.
• Provide accurate and timely reports on compliance metrics and improvement areas.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum 10 years in customs compliance within a global chemical company
• Bachelor’s Degree required, in Supply Chain Management or Business 
• Experience with SAP and APO is preferred
• Familiarity with ethical supplier compliance and cross-functional collaboration
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred

BENEFITS:

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.