Customs Compliance Manager
Flex-N-Gate.com
Office
Troy, MI, 48083, US
Full Time
Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
Summary
The Customs Compliance Specialist is responsible for performing customs compliance-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the Director of Logistics & Customs, corporate logistics staff, plant-level logistics management and staff, as well as plant and corporate finance.
Job Duties
• Manage the relationship with Flex-N-Gate’s Canadian and U.S. Customs brokerage offices, with focus on adherence to SOP
• Oversee a small team of associates monitoring day to day clearance activities, including classification and compliance tasks
• Monitor clearances and work with FNG brokers to ensure accuracy of entries.
• Coordinate / maintain the part database that drives proper classification of materials imported to or exported from the exported from the US/Canada by Flex-N-Gate
• Assist with the tracking of and responding to inquiries from US and Canada Customs offices.
• Assist plants and additional members of the logistics team with classification of materials for shipping.
• Review and provide professional opinions on policies and practices associated with trade agreements.
• Assist Canadian plants with the management of GST payments and the required Statement of Account process managed through the Canadian brokerage office.
• File disputes of US / Canadian customs claims or penalty actions when appropriate in conjunction with outside counsel when required
• Develop and provide training to Flex-N-gate plants in matters of custom rules, regulations and document preparation, etc.
• Work together with Information Systems to develop and roll-out systemic tools to support creating uniformity of customs practices across all FNG operations where practical/feasible.
• Monitor changing legislation and government action, recommending courses of action to mitigate the financial impacts on FNG operations and international trade;
• Provide support to Purchasing through evaluation of INCO terms and customs costs as it impacts the landed cost of purchased components.
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
• 10+ years verifiable experience in a manufacturing setting with customs operations and compliance responsibility OR if in a brokerage setting, with direct client interaction with automotive clients.
• Experience in US Customs ACE systems, including reporting, preferably as a system administrator
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Certifications in Compliance or Trade Specialist
• US Customs broker license not required but a plus
• Strong working knowledge of US Customs laws
• Minimum ten years’ experience in customs rules, regulations and compliance management;
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel, including use of pivot tables to analyze and present data.
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively
• Basic mathematical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong both written and verbal communication skills, with focus on ability to generate effective executive summaries of key data and customs actions
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize
• Must be highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and associates
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites
• Strong analytical ability
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Detail oriented
• Good computer skills
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time
What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!
Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.
Summary
The Customs Compliance Specialist is responsible for performing customs compliance-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the Director of Logistics & Customs, corporate logistics staff, plant-level logistics management and staff, as well as plant and corporate finance.
Job Duties
• Manage the relationship with Flex-N-Gate’s Canadian and U.S. Customs brokerage offices, with focus on adherence to SOP
• Oversee a small team of associates monitoring day to day clearance activities, including classification and compliance tasks
• Monitor clearances and work with FNG brokers to ensure accuracy of entries.
• Coordinate / maintain the part database that drives proper classification of materials imported to or exported from the exported from the US/Canada by Flex-N-Gate
• Assist with the tracking of and responding to inquiries from US and Canada Customs offices.
• Assist plants and additional members of the logistics team with classification of materials for shipping.
• Review and provide professional opinions on policies and practices associated with trade agreements.
• Assist Canadian plants with the management of GST payments and the required Statement of Account process managed through the Canadian brokerage office.
• File disputes of US / Canadian customs claims or penalty actions when appropriate in conjunction with outside counsel when required
• Develop and provide training to Flex-N-gate plants in matters of custom rules, regulations and document preparation, etc.
• Work together with Information Systems to develop and roll-out systemic tools to support creating uniformity of customs practices across all FNG operations where practical/feasible.
• Monitor changing legislation and government action, recommending courses of action to mitigate the financial impacts on FNG operations and international trade;
• Provide support to Purchasing through evaluation of INCO terms and customs costs as it impacts the landed cost of purchased components.
• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
• 10+ years verifiable experience in a manufacturing setting with customs operations and compliance responsibility OR if in a brokerage setting, with direct client interaction with automotive clients.
• Experience in US Customs ACE systems, including reporting, preferably as a system administrator
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Certifications in Compliance or Trade Specialist
• US Customs broker license not required but a plus
• Strong working knowledge of US Customs laws
• Minimum ten years’ experience in customs rules, regulations and compliance management;
• Mastery of Microsoft Excel, including use of pivot tables to analyze and present data.
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively
• Basic mathematical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong both written and verbal communication skills, with focus on ability to generate effective executive summaries of key data and customs actions
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize
• Must be highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and associates
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites
• Strong analytical ability
• Demonstrated good internal customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Detail oriented
• Good computer skills
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time
What do our employees have to say?
“It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
“Lots of growth opportunity.”
“The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”
Not just a job—a great place to work!
Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.
Customs Compliance Manager
Office
Troy, MI, 48083, US
Full Time
September 23, 2025