Sr. Customs and Trade Manager

Position overview:

Provide strategic leadership for trade compliance and operational governance across North America, driving regulatory excellence, risk management, and business performance in a complex manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Drive a high-performance culture through accountability, execution, and talent development.
• Align team objectives and performance goals with business priorities.

Trade & Compliance Strategy

• Provide strategic direction on matters related to international trade, customs compliance, and manufacturing support operations.
• Ensure compliance frameworks remain aligned with evolving business requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Evaluate operational and compliance risks and implement sustainable mitigation strategies.
• Direct the development and execution of policies, procedures, and internal controls supporting cross-border activities.

Customs & Regulatory Oversight

• Lead international trade, customs compliance, and manufacturing support functions.
• Drive regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational excellence.
• Establish and maintain policies, controls, and governance for cross-border activities.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to drive manufacturing, supply chain, and business objectives.
• Support strategic growth initiatives through regulatory, risk, and compliance expertise.
• Advise leadership on trade compliance, operational risk, and cross-border business matters.

Corporate & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide leadership visibility through regular reporting on performance, compliance, and key initiatives.
• Engage senior stakeholders with business updates and risk assessments.
• Manage strategic relationships with external partners and service providers.
• Represent the organization on governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.