Summary
We are seeking an experienced Trade Compliance Manager with strong expertise in U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). This role is responsible for ensuring full compliance with U.S. import laws, managing CBP engagements, and leading forced labor due diligence and enforcement response efforts across the supply chain.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with CBP operations, import compliance programs, and UFLPA enforcement actions, including detentions and rebuttal submissions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) import regulations, including classification, valuation, country of origin, and recordkeeping
- Lead the company’s UFLPA compliance program, including risk assessments, supplier due diligence, and supply-chain traceability
- Prepare, review, and submit UFLPA rebuttal packages and supporting documentation to CBP
- Respond to CBP inquiries, audits, detentions, and Withhold Release Orders (WROs)
- Serve as the primary point of contact for CBP, outside counsel, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders
- Monitor and interpret changes in customs, forced labor, and trade enforcement regulations
- Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures, and training related to CBP and UFLPA compliance
- Conduct internal audits and gap assessments to identify and mitigate compliance risks
- Support supplier onboarding and ongoing monitoring related to forced labor and import compliance
- Provide guidance and training to cross-functional teams including sourcing, logistics, legal, and procurement
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in international Trade, Supply Chain, Business, Law, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in trade compliance, customs compliance, or import operations (Masters preferred)
- Direct experience working with CBP matters, including audits, detentions, or enforcement actions
- knowledge of Bonded warehousing or actual customs broker experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of UFLPA, forced labor regulations, and WRO processes
- Strong understanding of global supply chains and traceability requirements
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills
- Technical Expertise:
- Proven track record of successfully resolving CBP detentions and exclusions.
- Language: Mandarin Chinese proficiency is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Former CBP, DHS, or other trade enforcement agency experience
- Experience in industries with elevated UFLPA risk (e.g., apparel, footwear, electronics, solar, manufacturing)
- Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or professional trade compliance certification
- Experience managing third-party audits and supplier verification programs
- Familiarity with CBP systems and import compliance software
Organizational Culture
- Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work
- Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude
- Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand
- Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day
- Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers
- Support a positive and steady workflow through the company
- Works with a sense of urgency when needed
- Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed
- Positively support change throughout the company
Physical Work Conditions
- Must be able to work in a hot environment.
- Must be able to lift varying weights
- Must be able to push or pull carts of wheels.
- Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required.