Head of U.S. Customs & Trade Compliance_Mandarin Fluency

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of U.S. Customs & Trade Compliance to lead and oversee the company's U.S. customs operations, international trade compliance, and regulatory risk management. This senior leadership role is responsible for developing and executing customs compliance strategies, ensuring adherence to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, optimizing duty and tariff costs, and driving operational excellence across the company's cross-border supply chain. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of U.S. customs laws, international trade regulations, and customs brokerage practices, together with strong leadership capabilities and strategic business acumen. This individual will serve as a key advisor to senior management on trade policy developments, regulatory risks, duty optimization opportunities, and cross-border supply chain strategies. Experience in the logistics, freight forwarding, or 3C electronics manufacturing industries, particularly within multinational business environments, is highly preferred. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Customs Compliance & Regulatory Risk Management Lead the overall U.S. import and export customs compliance strategy, including tariff classification (HTS), customs valuation, country of origin determination, and applicable trade regulations. Ensure full compliance with CBP requirements and all applicable federal, state, and international trade regulations. Oversee customs clearance operations for import and export shipments, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely submission of required documentation. Serve as the primary liaison with CBP and other relevant government authorities on customs matters, audits, inquiries, and regulatory issues. Lead and manage customs audits, investigations, disputes, penalties, and corrective action plans. Establish proactive compliance monitoring, internal controls, and risk assessment mechanisms to identify, mitigate, and prevent potential regulatory exposure. Oversee Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) compliance, including inventory control, recordkeeping, and regulatory requirements. 2. Trade Policy Intelligence & Strategic Advisory Monitor U.S. trade policies, tariff developments, customs regulations, and international trade agreements, assessing their potential impact on business operations. Develop proactive strategies to address regulatory changes, geopolitical risks, tariff adjustments, and evolving international trade requirements. Provide strategic recommendations to senior management on trade compliance, customs-related business risks, and cross-border supply chain opportunities. Lead cross-regional and cross-functional customs initiatives to strengthen global trade compliance and operational coordination. Provide expert guidance on trade compliance strategies, duty savings opportunities, and international logistics solutions. 3. Customs Operations & Cost Optimization Establish standardized customs management procedures and operational frameworks to improve consistency, compliance, and efficiency across U.S. operations. Drive process optimization and digital transformation initiatives, leveraging technology and automation to enhance customs operations and reporting capabilities. Identify and implement duty optimization programs, including FTZ, USMCA, applicable duty exemptions, and other preferential trade programs where eligible. Optimize overall customs-related costs, including duties, tariffs, brokerage fees, and clearance expenses. Establish and monitor operational KPIs to evaluate customs performance, clearance lead times, compliance accuracy, and cost efficiency. Analyze operational data, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions to enhance service quality and productivity. Prepare and present regular customs compliance and operational performance reports to senior leadership. 4. Broker, Stakeholder & Team Management Oversee customs brokerage licensing, certifications, and othe…

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