Customs and Import Manager

Location: Remote Option Available
NO Sponsorship

Goodyear. More Driven.

About the Position

Join Goodyear as our next Customs and Import Manager and drive the future of global trade compliance. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the charge in ensuring seamless import operations by managing adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations. You’ll be the key liaison between Goodyear and our customs broker, translating complex trade policies into actionable strategies that keep our supply chain running smoothly. If you're passionate about international trade and thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment—this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day activities/functions related to import compliance. This includes, but is not limited to, daily assisting/communicating with our broker, distribution centers, plants, Akron departments, logistics, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
• Develop policies and procedures that ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations. Complete quarterly Customs compliance audits and report finding to U.S. Customs. Monitor changes to trade laws and regulations to ensure that the company's trade compliance program is updated accordingly.
• Communicate with government agencies, such as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and international customs authorities to ensure that all import and export activities comply with regulations.
• Assist regions outside of the U.S. with complex trade analysis.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Supply Chain
• 8 or more years of customs compliance experience
• Track record of achieving measurable objectives
• Experienced in managing projects for an organization

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Understanding of Import regulations, including classification, valuation, trade agreements, duty drawback, Foreign Trade Zones, etc.
• Licensed Customs Broker Certification a plus.
• Experience working on Sections 232 and 301 and IEEPA tariffs, antidumping and countervailing duties.

• Import experience with emphasis on 19CFR.

• CTPAT trade compliance experience a plus.
• Understanding of Import regulations, including classification, valuation, trade agreements, duty drawback, Foreign Trade Zones, etc

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About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 

Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 68,000 people and manufactures its products in 53 facilities in 20 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate. 

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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