Import Export Manager US/CAN

Clarios • Glendale, CA

5d

About The Position

Clarios is seeking a strategic and hands-on US/CA Import Export Manager to own and advance import and export compliance across the United States and Canada. In this high-visibility role, you will serve as the in-house subject matter expert on U.S. and Canadian customs regulations, export controls, sanctions, and trade remedies, translating complex and rapidly shifting regulatory requirements into practical programs that protect the business and enable efficient cross-border operations. You will drive compliance programs covering all core operational areas - tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, USMCA and other free trade agreement qualifications, Reconciliation, Duty Drawback, Denied Party Screening, and trade remedy monitoring (Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD, IEEPA/successor measures, Section 122) - while serving as the primary point of contact for CBP, CBSA, and other government agencies. This role partners closely with supply chain, logistics, legal, procurement, finance, and regional trade compliance teams to assess risk, embed controls into business processes, and continuously improve Clarios' trade compliance operations.

Requirements

• 8+ years in trade compliance/customs, strong US/CA regulatory knowledge, plus experience with USMCA, Duty Drawback, and audit/enforcement response.

Responsibilities

• Lead import/export compliance for U.S. and Canada, acting as the in-house trade compliance subject matter expert, while overseeing day-to-day import/export operations.
• Own core programs: classification, valuation, country of origin, USMCA/FTAs, Reconciliation, Duty Drawback, and denied party screening.
• Monitor and manage trade remedies (Section 301/232, AD/CVD, IEEPA/successor measures) and advise on duty mitigation strategies.
• Oversee export controls and sanctions, interface with CBP/CBSA, and lead internal/external audits, inquiries, and voluntary disclosures.
• Partner with supply chain, logistics, legal, finance, and procurement to embed controls, improve processes, and build a strong compliance culture.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees