Manager Customs Trade

Location: Franklin, TN ( Nissan Americas HQ)

Job Schedule: Full Time, On site

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree, in international trade, accounting, or other related discipline. US Customs Broker’s License in good standing with US Customs and Border Protection required.

Sponsorship: No

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We are currently looking for a Manager Customs Trade to join our team in Franklin, TN.

Manages NNA’s Customs regulatory compliance programs, duty drawback programs, internal reviews, and external audits pertaining to vehicles, after-market sales parts, production parts, pre-production goods, and machinery and equipment. Consults with NNA subsidiaries and affiliates on customs and trade cost reduction matters and compliance opportunities. Acts cross-functionally to support FTA and other cost reduction objectives, import supply change facilitation, and compliance.

A Day in the Life:

• Develops/manages trade compliance programs and supporting procedures for tariff classification, customs valuation, reconciliation, duty drawback and duty mitigation compliance to help enforce corporate policies and preserve or increase duty savings and minimize risk of penalties under 19 CFR and 15 CFR.
• Identifies, applies, and manages use of available US customs administrative and corrective procedures to minimize NNA’s exposure to penalties or loss of import privileges which would negatively affect NNA’s supply chain and cost of doing business.
• Responsible for maintenance of and regulatory compliance for NNA’s part database as part of a larger Integrated Global Trade Management system.
• Manages CTPAT Trade Compliance program.
• Manages internal compliance reviews to monitor regulatory compliance, develops corrective departmental and cross-functional procedures, and as warranted, reports issues to applicable management and government entities to minimize corporate risk.
• Manages daily, periodic, and annual audits of customs transactions to ensure compliance with US laws and regulations.
• Develops and delivers corporate import and other trade compliance training to ensure consistent execution of documented procedures across product groups, support functions, and divisions.
• Assists upper management in representing NNA to CBP, DOC, and BIS, nationally, as warranted.
• Manages cost benefit analysis of special tariff programs to support strategic decision making.
• Investigates and resolves complex technical matters under related responsibilities.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and updates import procedures and record retention in compliance with federal regulations and NNA corporate policy.
• Manages employees by establishing annual performance goals, allocating resources, and assessing performance. Supervises and provides leadership, coaching, guidance, training, career counseling and staff development.
• As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

Who We’re Looking for:

• Extensive knowledge of customs and trade regulations, compliance, operations, strategy, and cost reduction. Knowledge of Customs Valuation, Harmonized System (Schedule B) classification, and other customs/import related compliance matters under US law.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Working knowledge of Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), ACE Portal, and Automated Broker Interface (ABI).

Years of Experience:

• Five or more years of related professional experience. Two or more years in a trade compliance supervisory position for an automotive, manufacturing, or other complex industry. Experience developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving trade compliance policies and procedures. Knowledge of US and foreign customs procedures and requirements.

Desired:

• Knowledge of manufacturing and inventory control systems a plus.

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Benefits Overview Guide.

is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is ’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.