Senior Manager, Customs & Trade Compliance, Americas

Vibracoustic is part of the Freudenberg Group. The company ensures a smooth and quiet ride experience in every vehicle. We are driven by our purpose of adding comfort to mobility and providing the perfect solution for the NVH challenges of our automotive customers. As a leading supplier, Vibracoustic is the right place for open-minded, ambitious team-players with a hands-on mentality. Our innovative, safe and dynamic working atmosphere offers many opportunities for your personal growth and development in a global network. Want to join the team?

Responsibilities

• Leading the US / Mexico / Brazil Customs Team and Reporting to Global Head
• Management and further development of the Customs & Trade Compliance program in the US, Mexico and Brazil for the purpose of mitigating risk to the company. (Including classifications, valuations, training program, manuals, export controls, broker strategy, other customs and foreign trade topics)
• Ensure compliance with IMMEX program in Mexico
• Strategic support and advice to mitigate customs costs (e.g. section 301 tariffs, etc.)
• Support in roll out of global projects (Export Controls, Free Trade Agreements, etc.)
• Review of legal changes and implementation
• Advise on complex supply chains / strategic decisions
• Support of external and internal customs audits and self-assessments
• Management of stakeholders and customs brokers

Qualifications

• Knowledge regarding export controls
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
• Must have System 21 experience. SAP experience or something similar preferred
• Spanish language skills preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s in Business Admin, Supply Chain, or job related field from accredited institution preferred
• Automotive Customs Experience preferred
• Manufacturing, purchasing, legal, logistics experience is preferred
• Licensed customs broker (CCS and CES certified) is preferred

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.