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Wacker Neuson · 1 month ago

Customs & Trade Compliance Manager

Menomonee Falls, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Wacker Neuson America Corporation is a leading manufacturer of light and compact construction equipment based in Menomonee Falls, WI. They are seeking a Customs & Trade Compliance Manager to coordinate tariff-related matters, lead U.S. customs compliance operations, and work with internal and external partners to manage risk and ensure regulatory alignment.

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Hiring Manager

Bryan Obst

Responsibilities

Centralize tariff compliance for all inbound and outbound shipments (components, finished goods, and service parts)

Serve as the primary liaison with our customs broker (MED) and U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP)

Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments—including Logistics, Purchasing, Sales, and Finance—to ensure trade compliance alignment

Lead and coordinate duty drawback processes, ensuring maximum financial recovery

Oversee the application and execution of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) activities in coordination with PNA operations

Monitor U.S. customs and trade regulation developments and assess their potential financial impact

Develop financial simulations and scenario analyses to quantify the business impact of tariff changes, including landed cost and margin effects

Ensure accurate product classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), proper valuation, and country of origin determination

Manage audit readiness and respond to CBP inquiries and compliance reviews

Utilize systems such as ACE, SAP (GTS or equivalent), and trade compliance tools for data management, reporting, and risk mitigation

Create and maintain internal SOPs, compliance documentation, and training materials to promote awareness and accountability across teams

Qualification

U.S. customs complianceHTS classificationDuty drawbackForeign Trade Zone (FTZ)Financial modelingACESAP GTSAnalytical skillsLicensed Customs BrokerTrade compliance best practicesCompliance documentation