Customs Compliance Region Leader - US/CA

About the role

The US/CA Customs Compliance Region Leader manages and maintains Wabtec's customs compliance strategy and enterprise standard for its entities acting as importer or exporter of record. Working cross-functionally as a customs compliance subject matter expert, the role implements and enforces the enterprise standard, policies and procedures so that business operations comply with customs laws and regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead compliance with US and Canadian customs and trade laws and regulations
• Operationalize the Wabtec Customs Compliance Enterprise Standard and support local standard work processes
• Drive customs compliance program discipline and integration timelines, and lead issue resolution and regulatory change communications
• Ensure responses to customs-related government inquiries and conduct compliance training as needed
• Lead and ensure regional metric reporting, and oversee Customs Broker/Agent and Managed Trade Service providers
• Advise local and global business teams on customs compliance risks and support customer projects across the US and Canada
• Liaise with the Global Customs Leader and business stakeholders, and coach and mentor direct reports

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree and 9+ years of customs compliance experience, including people leadership
• Licensed Customs Broker or equivalent in-country certification
• Deep knowledge of US and Canadian customs, trade and regulatory agency requirements
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed organization
• Program leadership and project management skills, proficiency in English, and willingness to travel, including possibly globally

What we offer

• Stated pay range of $104,800-$149,300, depending on experience, education, location and other factors
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement coverage
• Possible annual bonus if eligible