Global Customs Compliance Leader

Pay Ranges: $115,000 - $135,000

 

Other components of this position’s benefits package include:

 

• Eligibility to receive Short-Term Incentive Compensation 
• Vacation, paid company holidays, paid personal/sick days 
• Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan, including employer contributions 
• Eligibility to receive medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental care benefits, basic and optional term life insurance coverage, basic and voluntary accidental death and dismemberment coverage, dependent term life insurance coverage, and disability coverage 
• All benefits are subject to the terms of the applicable plans. 

 

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

 

About the Role:

 

We're seeking an experienced Global Customs Compliance Leader to build and lead our customs and trade compliance function across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. This is a strategic leadership role where you'll establish processes, set governance frameworks, and create audit mechanisms that ensure compliance and operational excellence across our Packaging & Graphics, Color Materials, and Advanced Materials business units.

 

What You'll Do:

 

Build the Foundation

• Design and implement a harmonized global customs compliance program from the ground up
• Establish governance structures, standard operating procedures, and audit processes across all regions
• Create a scalable compliance organization as foundational processes mature
• Standardize systems and processes while incorporating regional best practices

 

 

Lead Compliance Operations

• Oversee harmonized tariff classification (HTS), country of origin determinations, and Free Trade Agreement eligibility
• Manage denied party screening, preference documentation, and manufacturing affidavits
• Maintain classification accuracy using technical specifications and product drawings
• Conduct annual reviews of HTS codes and compliance documentation

 

Drive Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver formal training programs across key geographies
• Create internal compliance documentation and best practice guides
• Identify improvement opportunities and upskill teams on compliance requirements