Sr. Manager Customs Compliance, North America

Location: San Diego, United States; hybrid home/office workplace

Base salary: $146,939–$195,919 per year, plus eligibility for an annual corporate bonus.

Company

hirify.global Electronics develops products and solutions at the intersection of creativity and technology, with a focus on global operations and an inclusive workplace.

What you will do

• Lead North American customs and trade compliance strategy, including policies, procedures, systems, controls, and training.
• Provide guidance on U.S., Canadian, and global import/export laws and support operational compliance across affiliates and subsidiaries.
• Partner with Legal, Logistics, Tax, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, and external stakeholders.
• Conduct import declaration audits, manage corrective actions, and prepare documentation for government inquiries and external audits.
• Perform annual import valuation reconciliations and lead the Duty Drawback Program.
• Advise on tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, partner government agencies, bonded warehouses, foreign-trade zones, protests, and petitions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in international trade, supply chain, accounting, finance, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in customs, international trade, or import/export compliance.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. customs laws, tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, entry requirements, and special trade programs.
• Experience developing customs compliance strategies, policies, controls, and training, as well as conducting audits and managing corrective actions.
• Experience with duty reduction and recovery programs, financial analysis, cost reconciliation, enterprise business systems, and global trade management software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Licensed Customs Broker credential, Juris Doctor, MBA, or an advanced degree in tax, finance, supply chain, or a related field.
• Experience leading customs programs in a complex multinational organization.
• Knowledge of Canadian customs requirements and experience with U.S. and Canadian customs authorities.
• Experience with partner government agencies, regulated product imports, database tools, people leadership, project management, or change management.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid home/office workplace with monthly “Free Fridays” and early Friday shutdowns during the year.
• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions.
• Paid vacation, medical and sick leave, up to twelve weeks of paid parental leave, and education assistance.
• Inclusive environment focused on diversity, equity, integrity, and ethical conduct.