Manager Trade Compliance

Elbit America • Fort Worth, TX

2d

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, Customs Compliance & Import/Export Operations, the Manager, Import Trade Compliance leads all U.S. import compliance activities, with a strong emphasis on duty drawback, tariff mitigation, customs governance, and adherence to U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) regulations. This role requires extensive hands-on experience managing import processes, drawback programs, and compliance controls across the supply chain. The ideal candidate excels in classification, documentation accuracy, and optimization of import operations. This is a people leadership role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, international business, or related field
• Active U.S. Customs Broker License (required)
• 5+ years of U.S. import compliance experience, including significant duty drawback responsibility
• Experience managing customs brokers and import service providers
• Deep knowledge of CBP regulations, ACE processes, PGA requirements, valuation methods, and HTS classification
• Strong understanding of drawback claims types and audit requirements

Responsibilities

• Oversee all import-related compliance activities to ensure adherence to CBP regulations.
• Lead and manage the import compliance team, primarily responsible for all aspects of clearing entries into the United States as a self-filer.
• Lead duty and tariff mitigation programs, including duty drawback, Free Trade Agreements, and use of the duty-free entry clause found in U.S. government contracts.
• Manage HTS classification, country of origin determinations, valuation, assistance, and admissibility reviews.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure compliant and efficient import transactions.
• Review and approve import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and entry summaries.
• Address customs inquiries, CF28/29 responses, and support post-entry adjustments or protests.
• Oversight and implementation of the ATF Compliance program and development of procedures.
• Lead the company’s duty drawback program, including eligibility assessment, claim preparation, recordkeeping, and submission to CBP.
• Identify opportunities to maximize duty recovery and streamline drawback processes.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintain complete audit-ready documentation.
• Manage accelerated payment, unused merchandise, and manufacturing drawback claims.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting drawback programs and implement necessary internal updates
• Develop and maintain import compliance policies, SOPs, and audit frameworks.
• Conduct audits of import transactions to identify gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other trade partners to ensure accurate and timely filings.
• Support internal investigations related to import discrepancies, misclassification, valuation errors, or duty overpayments.
• Provide expert guidance to procurement, logistics, supply chain, and finance teams on import requirements and cost-impacting decisions.
• Deliver training on classification, documentation standards, and duty drawback processes.
• Support operational teams in resolving import holds, PGA issues, and clearance delays.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager