Global Customs Compliance Manager

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🗽 New York – Remote

🗽 New York – Remote

💵 $72k - $87k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🚔 Compliance

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GTI Fabrication

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2015

🏭 Manufacturing

🎖️ Defense

⚡ Energy

Manufacturing • Defense • Energy

GTI Fabrication is a U. S. -based full-service contract manufacturer specializing in complex, high‑volume production for critical infrastructure sectors. The company offers turnkey, vertically integrated capabilities across engineering, prototyping, metal fabrication, coatings, mechanical and electrical integration, battery installation, and end‑of‑line testing. GTI serves markets including energy storage, defense, data centers, HVAC, modular process skids, and containerized solutions; it was founded in 2015 and operates multiple large facilities (Buffalo, NY; Phoenix and Goodyear, AZ) plus a joint venture in Monterrey, Mexico with roughly 800,000+ sq. ft. of combined manufacturing capacity. GTI positions itself as a partner for innovators needing speed, precision, scalability, and compliance for critical manufacturing programs.

📋 Description

• Coordinate customs clearance requirements with customs brokers, freight forwarders, suppliers, and internal teams across 200+ annual import transactions • Review customs entries and entry summaries for accurate classification, country of origin, declared value, duties, and tariff provisions • Resolve entry discrepancies with brokers, track corrections, and escalate clearance risks • Maintain an entry register linking customs entries to load numbers, purchase orders, projects, and supporting documentation • Manage broker and freight forwarder relationships; evaluate performance and address recurring errors • Maintain the product classification database with HTSUS codes, descriptions, countries of origin, rationale, and duty rates • Obtain technical specifications and documentation for tariff classification • Monitor tariff changes, CBP guidance, preferential trade programs, and Section 232/301 duties • Communicate tariff changes, cost impacts, and required actions to Finance and Operations • Support duty estimates for purchases, projects, and supplier negotiations • Review USMCA and preferential treatment eligibility and documentation • Reconcile Periodic Monthly Statements, coordinate customs duty payments, and track outstanding obligations • Track liquidation, correction, and protest deadlines; pursue refund opportunities • Maintain refund documentation and provide Finance with reporting on duty spend, trends, and savings opportunities • Manage ACE access, importer records, CBP Forms 5106, broker powers of attorney, customs bonds, and trade documentation • Monitor bond sufficiency, CBP notices, audit requests, and response deadlines • Maintain customs records and prepare for CBP audits and examinations • Develop customs procedures, checklists, internal controls, and audit protocols • Conduct entry audits and correct recurring documentation errors • Train Logistics Coordinators, Procurement, and project teams on import compliance documentation • Report to leadership on duty spend, discrepancies, refunds, deadlines, and regulatory risks • Identify tariff classification, duty-cost reduction, and process-improvement opportunities • Escalate complex legal interpretations, trade program questions, and tariff disputes to brokers or trade counsel

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on customs compliance, customs brokerage, or importer compliance experience • Demonstrated experience supporting multiple clients, suppliers, or companies; 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 • Licensed Customs Broker or Certified Customs Specialist credential preferred • Experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, structural steel/aluminum products, and assembly/fabrication operations preferred • Experience managing imports from Mexico and other major sourcing regions; knowledge of USMCA sourcing and documentation preferred • Experience with Chapter 99 provisions, Section 232/301 duty applications, post-entry corrections, and tariff protests preferred • Experience managing multiple brokers and evaluating broker performance preferred • Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or NetSuite and customs management platforms preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• 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