Senior Manager, International Trade Compliance

Inside the Role

Manages all trade issues for DTNA and its subsidiaries and affiliates in the US, Canada, and collaborates closely with colleagues in Mexico. Manages DTNA's ongoing relationships with regulatory commissions/authorities related to trade. Coordinates and conducts the assessment of internal controls to ensure compliance with all international trade laws. Develops programs and processes to manage international trade issues within DTNA and its affiliates and subsidiaries. Advances organization positions with internal and external parties. Prepares and sponsors testimony to governmental and/or regulatory agencies.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $136,000 - $173,500 USD 

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience​ 

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Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; eligible for the use of a company vehicle; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age.; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. 

What You Drive at DTNA 

In today’s global business environment international trade compliance is crucial.  A strong international trade compliance center of competence and compliant programs spanning a company’s businesses is a competitive advantage. At Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), the role of Senior Manager International Trade Compliance (ITC) is much more than a job working with a team of trade compliance experts (U.S. and MX); it is an exciting, dynamic, inspiring, thought-provoking, challenging and rewarding career. The International Trade Compliance Teams at DTNA and Daimler Vehículos Comerciales México, S.de R. L. de C. V. (DVCM) manage all trade issues for DTNA and its subsidiaries and affiliates in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The Sr. Manager - ITC reports to the Director, Procurement & Supply -TT/GN2, and performs the following functions:

• Lead and maintain a strong International Trade Compliance Team to ensure compliance with trade policy and procedures while keeping the supply chain moving quickly and efficiently at the lowest total landed cost possible.

• Collaborate with and advise internal stakeholders to monitor and meet requirements for all applicable laws and regulations. Maintain continuous dialogue with all local and global Company stakeholders as needed to successfully identify and mitigate risks associated with international trade.

• Lead development of policies, procedures and best practices across all aspects of trade compliance to ensure conformity with all applicable laws and regulations across all functions and business entities in support of DTNA’s corporate vision and business strategy, including but not limited to Import/Export, North American Anti-Forced Labor regulations, Harmonized Tariff Classification, Trade Programs for all relevant trade agreements, Supply Chain Security and Department of Transportation company driver compliance.

• Monitor and analyze government programs and regulatory requirements to ensure timely guidance to DTNA management and implementation of internal programs/policies to maintain good standing with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Canada Border Security Agency.  Act as liaison between DTNA and CBP, BIS, CBSA and other Governmental agencies regarding international trade compliance.  Create and maintain a strong support network with leading trade law firms/lawyers.

• Advocate on behalf of DTNA with U.S., Canada and Mexico Government agencies involved in international trade in collaboration with External Affairs teams.  Participate in international trade associations to network, understand pending legislation and executive orders, hear from agencies developing rules and regulations impacting international trade, and potentially direct the course of “best practice” standards. 

• Collaborate daily with the Manager of the International Trade Compliance Team in DVCM to maintain an integrated approach to trade compliance processes and procedures across common trade compliance disciplines such as Suppl