Senior Manager Trade Compliance and Classification - North America

How You’ll Make an Impact 

As a Sr Manager - Trade Compliance & Classification (North America), you’ll be at the forefront of our trade compliance strategy, leading regional governance, tariff classification excellence, and risk-based compliance execution across North America. You’ll collaborate with global and regional partners to enable compliant growth, optimize duties, and strengthen competitive advantage. 

In this role, you will: 

• Lead, develop, and engage a high-performing regional trade compliance and classification team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

• Serve as the primary regional contact for customs authorities and lead audits, inquiries, and regulatory engagements. 

• Ensure accurate and compliant import and export tariff classifications aligned with global standards and governance. 

• Drive regional risk assessments, internal controls, self-audits, and corrective and preventive action plans. 

• Partner with business, legal, and functional leaders to support manufacturing, sourcing, and trade initiatives while managing risk. 

• Optimize duty savings through compliant use of tariff classification, duty programs, and free trade agreements. 

• Oversee trade compliance data, systems, metrics, and training to ensure sustained regulatory compliance and operational excellence. 

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success 

• Bachelor’s degree with approximately 10 years of experience in customs and trade compliance. 

• Minimum 5 years of deep subject matter expertise in trade compliance and tariff classification. 

• Demonstrated experience leading and developing geographically dispersed teams. 

• Strong knowledge of tariff classification principles, duty programs, manufacturing, and procurement processes. 

• Proven ability to manage audits, risk assessments, and corrective action programs. 

• Experience leveraging AI-based tools and automation for Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification. 

• Technology proficiency with ERP systems, ideally SAP and SAP Global Trade Services. 

• Fluency in written and spoken English. 

Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward 

• Advanced degree in supply chain, international business, or related field. 

• Additional language proficiency beyond English. 

• Experience working directly with customs authorities across multiple jurisdictions. 

Your Work Environment 

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include: 

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods 

• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided