Senior Manager – Trade Compliance Americas (Project Management)

What you will do

We are hiring for Senior Manager-Americas Trade Compliance role which will be remote with occasional travel in the US and Mexico. You would be responsible for leading and managing the execution, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation for the Clarios Global Trade Compliance Program within the Americas region. This role ensures compliance with all relevant regional trade (import/export) regulations, trade laws, sanctions, and customs requirements. The Senior Manager will spearhead initiatives to standardize trade compliance processes, maintain compliance with duty deferment programs, and reduce compliance risks. Additionally, this role will be pivotal in developing and implementing training programs, conducting internal audits, and managing external audits.

How you will do it

• Implementing key global trade compliance policies, standards and work instructions into the region.
• Confirming alignment between business operations and applicable trade regulations, customs requirements, trade sanctions and related laws and regulations.
• Performing in-house audits, ensuring all records are correct, including maintenance of required record keeping requirements.
• Providing training and support for the trade team and other business functions.
• Ensuring products are classified, valuation is correct, and country of origin is determined according to trade laws and  regulations.
• Understanding and applying trade laws and regulations within the Americas region.
• Analyzing and interpreting government regulations, policy and requirements for compliance as they relate to customs laws and regulations, export control laws and regulations, and sanctions from applicable countries.
• Monitor, analyze and report on regional trade compliance performance metrics, trade data reporting, duty avoidance and savings.

What we look for

Required

• Bachelor's degree in international business, supply chain, or other related disciplines.
• At least 7+ years of trade compliance or trade operations related work experience required, preferably in a multinational corporate environment,
• Strong understanding of import/customs and export controls regulations, harmonized tariff system, customs valuation rules, and Incoterms.
• Ability to lead initiatives, manage projects, and work as part of a project team.
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred

• Bi-lingual in Spanish or Portuguese is a plus.

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What you get:

• 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, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recognized as one of 2025's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the third consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.

Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios—where your power meets endless possibilities.

Veterans/Military Spouses:
We value the leadership, adaptability, and technical expertise developed through military service. At Clarios, those capabilities thrive in an environment built on grit, ingenuity, and passion—where you can grow your career while helping to power progress worldwide. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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