Customs Compliance Manager - SATX

Company Profile With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors. At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity. At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality. Position Purpose Responsible for leading and managing all aspects of U.S. import and export trade compliance for the San Antonio manufacturing facility to ensure adherence to applicable international trade laws, regulations, and company policies. This role serves as the site subject matter expert for customs compliance, duty optimization, supply chain security, and government agency requirements while mitigating regulatory risk and supporting business continuity. The Trade Compliance Manager partners with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure compliant and efficient movement of goods across international borders and drives continuous improvement in trade compliance processes and controls. Position Type Full Time, FLSA Exempt Location 13210 Palo Alto Rd., San Antonio, TX 78224 Benefits And Other Compensation JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays. Application Process Applications will be accepted through Careers | JCB Careers | JCB Jobs | JCB or via LinkedIn. The anticipated application window will close on October 16, 2026. Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities Lead and manage site-level import and export compliance activities, ensuring adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and applicable government agency requirements. Oversee tariff classification (HTSUS), customs valuation, country of origin determinations, and qualification for USMCA and other Free Trade Agreements. Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance procedures, internal controls, work instructions, and compliance monitoring processes. Manage customs brokers, freight forwarders, and third-party service providers to ensure accurate customs filings, KPI performance, and regulatory compliance. Support and oversee Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, CTPAT program requirements, supply chain security initiatives, and audit readiness activities. Review import and export documentation for accuracy, including commercial invoices, certificates of origin, broker instructions, and supporting customs records. Conduct compliance audits, risk assessments, corrective action initiatives, and post-entry activities including PSCs, protests, reconciliations, and other CBP filings. Monitor regulatory developments, tariff changes, trade remedies, and enforcement trends while providing guidance and recommendations to business stakeholders. Deliver training and compliance guidance to Supply Chain, Logistics, Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, Operations, and other functional teams. Support duty optimization, duty drawback initiatives, and business continuity planning through proactive identification and mitigation of trade-related risks. Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, Finance, or a related field. Five (5) …

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