Trade Compliance & CTPAT Manager

Overview:The Manager, Trade Compliance & CTPAT will support the Director, Trade & Customs Compliance in the execution, oversight, and continuous improvement of U.S. import trade compliance activities while serving as the operational owner of the company's CTPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) program.This role is intended for an early- to mid-career import trade compliance professional with practical, hands-on experience supporting core compliance functions in the areas of tariff classification, customs valuation, country-of-origin analysis and determinations, free trade agreements, and trade remedies. The position provides broad exposure to import compliance operations, regulatory risk management, and cross-functional decision-making, with opportunities to deepen technical expertise under the direction of the Director.This role will work closely with customs brokers and internal stakeholders - including logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing teams - to help ensure accurate import transactions, effective resolution of compliance and operational issues, and alignment with U.S. Customs regulations. Acting as a key coordination point between operations and compliance, the position will support audits, regulatory changes, and continuous improvement initiatives, while escalating complex or high-risk matters to the Director for guidance and resolution.This role offers increased responsibility, visibility, and leadership experience through direct ownership of the company's CTPAT program. The position will lead CTPAT validations and revalidation audits, while further developing, implementing, and maintaining Hisense's CTPAT compliance program across its global supply chain operations. Through program leadership, cross functional coordination, and direct interaction with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, this role provides meaningful exposure to compliance leadership while supporting continued professional growth within trade and customs compliance.Duties/Responsibilities:Support day-to-day U.S. import trade compliance activities, including coordination with customs brokers to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant import filingsReview, manage, and maintain import compliance data and shipment documentation for accuracy, compliance and recordkeeping purposesAssist with tariff classification, customs valuation, country-of-origin analysis, and free trade agreement projects and assessmentsPartner with logistics, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to identify compliance risks, address operational issues, and implement compliance into daily activitiesSupport implementation of regulatory changes impacting U.S. imports, to include tariff updates, trade remedies, program changes, and new CBP guidanceAssist with post-entry reviews, CBP inquiries, and recordkeeping compliance to support regulatory readiness and risk mitigationParticipate in internal import compliance audits and transaction reviews, supporting remediation of findings and corrective action planningLead the further development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's CTPAT programMaintain, update, and oversee the company's CTPAT portalPerform an annual Risk Assessment and implement mitigation strategiesLead all importer CTPAT validations and revalidations, while supporting validations and revalidations of Hisense affiliatesReview and update all company CTPAT processes, policies, procedures, contracts, and trainings at least annually, while ensuring timely submission of the annual CTPAT Security ProfileDocument and investigate all supply chain security breaches, address all corrective action findings, and report supply chain breach details and findings to Hisense leadership and CBP, as necessaryEngage with foreign suppliers, carriers, warehouses, and other supply chain partners to ensure CTPAT compliance throughout the global supply chain via survey assessments, contract agreements, on-site audits, and other due diligencesQualifications:3-5 years of experience supporting U.S. import trade compliance activities within a corporate, brokerage, or consulting environmentPrevious experience with core import compliance disciplines, including tariff classification, customs valuation, country-of-origin determinations, free trade agreements, and trade remedy programsPrevious experience working with U.S. Customs and US/MX border operationsExperience working with customs brokers on entry compliance, including data accuracy, compliance issue escalation, and implementation of corrective actionsExposure to CTPAT program requirements and supply chain security concepts; direct program ownership or validation experience preferredStrong project management, organizational, and analytical skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively across departmentsBachelor's DegreeAbility to travel domestically and internationally (MX), as needed