Senior Manager, Customs & Trade Compliance
Core
Own and oversee the APAC customs and trade compliance function for VF brands, focusing on China, Japan, and South Korea, ensuring import/export activities comply with laws and regulations.
Role type
Senior Manager, Customs & Trade Compliance
Builds
Regional compliance governance, policies, and control frameworks for import/export activities.
Domain
International Trade / Customs Compliance / Apparel & Footwear
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Regional customs program ownership, HTS classification, country of origin determination, customs valuation, duty rate assignment, risk assessment, audit management, team leadership, stakeholder management, process improvement, Free Trade Agreement utilization, data analysis, KPI reporting, broker management, authority relations.
Preferred skills
Apparel, footwear, retail, or consumer goods industry experience, complex supply chain experience.
Technologies
SAP, Infor, trade compliance platforms
Responsibilities
Define regional customs compliance strategy and governance standards; lead a team of 8 compliance professionals; oversee HTS classification, origin, valuation, and duty strategies; manage audits and authority interactions; drive duty optimization and trade programs; bridge compliance with logistics and supply chain operations; manage third-party brokers and consultants; represent the company with customs authorities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people leadership scope