Trade Compliance Manager (Project Management)
What you will do-
This is a hybrid reporting onsite three days a week at our Glendale, WI location with the ability to travel 20%. Clarios is seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager of Trade Compliance to lead import/export compliance across the US and Canada. This role ensures adherence to all applicable trade laws and regulations, including CBP and CBSA requirements. You'll drive compliance programs, manage key processes such as Reconciliation, Duty Drawback, CTPAT, Denied Party Screening, and trade agreement qualifications (e.g., USMCA), and lead responses to audits and government inquiries. In this role, you'll partner cross-functionally with supply chain, logistics, legal, procurement, and finance teams to assess risk, implement controls, and continuously improve our trade compliance operations.
How you will do it-
Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance programs, policies, and procedures in alignment with CBP and global regulatory requirements.
Oversee daily import/export operations, including classification, valuation, country of origin, and denied party screening; manage direct reports and workload priorities.
Interface with Customs Brokers, Freight Forwarders, government agencies, and internal teams to ensure smooth and compliant trade activities.
Lead internal audits and risk assessments for import/export filings, valuation methods, and trade compliance gaps; implement corrective actions as needed.
Monitor regulatory changes and drive updates to company procedures, while managing recordkeeping and reporting in line with Customs and company policies.
Train and support cross-functional teams and lead regional trade compliance professionals to ensure compliance awareness and operational alignment.
What we look for-
Required
Bachelor's degree in international business, supply chain, or other related disciplines preferred.
Experience working with USMCA Trade Agreements, Reconciliation, CTPAT
At least 7+ years of trade compliance or trade operations related work experience required, preferably in a multinational corporate environment,
An understanding of import/customs laws and regulations and export control/sanctions as it relates to global trade management is preferred.
Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) is a plus.
Proficient with MS Office products; experience with SAP and GTM programs highly desirable
Preferred
Duty Drawback
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What you get:
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
- HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
- Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
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