Sr. Manager, Customs & Compliance

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Customs and Compliance, to oversee and manage Fortune Brand Innovations customs operations. This key role will be responsible for ensuring compliance with free trade agreements and cross-border regulations, managing enterprise relationships with expediters, and overseeing the HCS import/export processes, globally. The Senior Manager will work extensively with the ACE portals and government relations, leading a team focused on US operations with support of maquila operations, as needed. This opportunity will leverage experience in relevant technologies, including SAP, and will manage HTS classification, reconciliation, duty drawback processes, and collaborate with leadership to develop processes and strategies to continually evolve the function.

Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all customs operations, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Conduct HTS classification and manage import/export processes.
• Handle reconciliation and duty drawback processes.
• Ensure compliance with USMCA and other free trade agreements.
• Utilize the ACE portal and reporting functions for customs operations.
• Collaborate with maquila operations as needed.
• Manage and lead a team, providing guidance and support.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Travel as required to support business operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of industry experience in a process and/or people leadership position.
• Extensive knowledge of HTS classification, import/export processes, reconciliation, and duty drawback processes.
• Strong understanding of USMCA and other free trade agreements.
• Experience with Customs software programs – USMCA/GTM is a plus.
• Experience with US/Canada cross-border processes.
• Experience with the ACE portal and reporting functions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20%
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of maquila operations.
• Experience implementing customs software programs.
• Brokerage license is a plus but not required.
• 2+ years of experience directly managing people.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $93,000 USD - $143,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader