Global Customs Compliance Manager

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.

We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values: Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

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Position Overview

The Global Customs Compliance Manager is responsible for GTI's customs compliance, tariff strategy, and trade documentation across approximately 200 active import transactions annually, serving a diverse product portfolio including fabricated enclosures, structural components, electrical/mechanical assemblies, and raw materials such as wood, metals, electronics, etc. The Customs Compliance Manager works closely with Finance, Logistics Coordinators, Procurement, Engineering, and external brokers to ensure timely, compliant, and cost-effective customs clearance while mitigating regulatory risk.

Key Responsibilities

Customs Entries and Broker Coordination

Coordinate customs clearance requirements with customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal teams across 200+ annual import transactions

Review customs entries (CBP Form 7501) and entry summaries for accurate classification, country of origin, declared value, duties, and applicable tariff provisions

Resolve entry discrepancies with brokers and track corrections through completion; escalate clearance risks that could delay shipments or create cost overruns

Maintain comprehensive entry register linking customs entries to GTI load numbers, purchase orders, projects, and supporting documentation for audit trail and compliance

Manage relationships with brokers and freight forwarders; evaluate broker performance and address recurring errors or compliance gaps

Tariff Classification & Trade Strategy

Maintain centralized, current product classification database with HTSUS codes, product descriptions, countries of origin, classification rationale, and applicable duty rates

Work with Engineering, Procurement, suppliers, and brokers to obtain technical specifications and documentation needed for accurate tariff classification

Monitor tariff changes, CBP guidance, preferential trade program requirements, and Section 232/301 duties affecting GTI products and suppliers

Maintain tariff watch list; communicate effective dates, affected products, estimated cost impacts, and required company actions to Finance and Operations

Support duty estimates for new purchases, projects, and supplier negotiations; clearly identify assumptions and unresolved questions

Review eligibility and documentation requirements for preferential treatment, including USMCA qualification and supporting supplier documentation

PMS, Duties & Refund Management

Manage review and reconciliation of Periodic Monthly Statements (PMS) from brokers; match charges to entry records and investigate discrepancies

Coordinate timely payment of customs duties with Finance and brokers; maintain visibility into outstanding obligations and estimated cash flow

Track entry liquidation, correction, and protest deadlines; identify and pursue refund opportunities with brokers or qualified trade counsel

Maintain documentation of submissions and monitor claims through final resolution and receipt of refund funds

Provide Finance with regular reporting on duty spend, trends, and cost-saving opportunities

ACE, Compliance & Record Management

Manage authorized company access to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), including account maintenance, data integrity, and CBP issue resolution

Maintain current importer records, CBP Forms 5106, broker powers of attorney, customs bonds, and all required trade documentation

Monitor customs bond sufficiency; coordinate renewals and increases with bond broker, Finance, and Logistics leadership

Track CBP notices, audit requests, and response deadlines; ensure timely, complete responses

Maintain organized customs records in accordance with retention requirements and audit standards; prepare for CBP audits and examinations

Process Ownership and Internal Support

Develop and document customs compliance procedures, checklists, internal controls, and audit protocols to ensure consistent, accurate entry practices

Conduct routine entry audits and address recurring broker, supplier, or internal documentation errors

Train Logistics Coordinators, Procurement, and project teams on documentation, country of origin marking, and information required for compliant imports

Provide regular compliance reporting to leadership on duty spend, entry discrepancies, pending refunds, upcoming deadlines, and regulatory risks

Identify opportunities to optimize tariff classification, reduce duty costs, or streamline customs processes

Escalate complex legal interpretations, trade program questions, or tariff disputes to qualified customs brokers or trade counsel

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5+ years of hands-on customs compliance, customs brokerage, or importer compliance experience

Demonstrated experience supporting multiple clients, suppliers, or companies (not limited to single-company background); comfort with diverse product types and geographies

Strong practical experience with ACE, PMS reconciliation, entry summaries (CBP Form 7501), HTSUS tariff classification, customs valuation, and country of origin requirements

Proven experience researching tariff changes, exclusions, and trade program rules; translating tariff changes into operational impact and cost estimates

Experience with USMCA or preferential trade program documentation and qualification

Strong Excel, data reconciliation, recordkeeping, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple deadlines independently

Excellent communication skills; ability to coordinate across Operations, Finance, Procurement, and external partners

Ability to work independently in a remote environment and prioritize competing demands

Preferred Qualifications

Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist credential

Experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, structural steel/aluminum products, and assembly/fabrication operations

Experience managing imports from Mexico and other major sourcing regions; knowledge of USMCA sourcing and documentation

Experience with Chapter 99 provisions, Section 232/301 duty applications, post-entry corrections, and tariff protests

Experience managing multiple brokers and evaluating broker performance

Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, etc.) and customs management platforms

Benefits & Perks

GTI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

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$72,000 - $87,000 a year

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GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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