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COTY is looking for smart leaders who are fast and passionate. The position offers strong ownership, independence, complex problem-solving, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the business. As US Manager Trade Compliance, you are responsible for ensuring import and export compliance for cross-border shipments.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the senior subject-matter expert and advisor on U.S. import and export compliance
Lead governance activities, develop and maintain controls and procedures, and ensure adherence to U.S. customs regulations
Drive duty optimization initiatives and manage duty drawback programs
Serve as the primary contact for CBP inquiries, ensure audit readiness, and act as the escalation point for complex compliance matters
Provide compliance support to Canada and other regional countries as needed
Build and maintain the U.S. trade compliance framework, including import/export procedures, internal controls, and audit routines
Own and manage the duty-drawback program, including the program setup, data collection and validation, coordination of filings with brokers, and tracking of claims
Conduct internal audits, identify risks, and drive corrective and preventive actions
Manage responses to CBP and other government inquiries, audits, and post-entry reviews
Oversee compliance across key areas including HTS classification, country of origin, customs valuation, reconciliations, FDA requirements, USMCA qualification, and Section 232
Lead customs compliance improvement initiatives with IT, Transport, Master Data, Tax, Finance, and Distribution Centers to close gaps and enhance efficiencies
Monitor regulatory changes and translate them into guidance and internal processes
Analyze duty spend and identify opportunities for duty reduction and cost optimization
Track emerging regulations, interpret requirements, and support their implementation
Initiate, lead, and support internal customs-related projects
Provide trade compliance oversight and support to Canada and other regional countries as required
Requirements:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field
Customs Broker License or trade compliance certification is required
7+ years of experience in U.S. import/export trade compliance, including hands-on work with HTS classification, valuation, country of origin, and FDA requirements
Proven experience managing duty drawback programs
Demonstrated expertise in audit preparedness and response, including CBP inquiries and post-entry reviews
Nice to have:
Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects to strengthen internal controls
Strong analytical capabilities and comfort working with ERP systems and large datasets
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear guidance, write procedures, and collaborate effectively across functions
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment