Compliance and Regulatory Management:

• Monitor, evaluate, interpret, and implement new and existing laws, regulations, and directives related to customs, import and export control.
• Serve as an internal subject matter expert and advisor on trade compliance for all Liebherr entities in the region.
• In coordination with TLC Global, develop, communicate, and implement actionable compliance recommendations, including guidelines and formal information letters.
• Provide training and guidance to local Logistics contacts across sites and divisions to ensure consistent execution of compliance processes and system updates.
• Support the identification, clarification, and resolution of potential matches on sanctions and denied-party lists to maintain regulatory integrity.
• Ability to work with various points of contacts within warehousing, logistics and compliance at different levels
• Lead and develop independent experts from a regional function
• Maintain a functional reporting line with TLC Europe

Governance and Escalation Management:

• Act as the initial point of contact for trade compliance issues that cannot be resolved at the local level.
• Assess complex cases and determine appropriate escalation paths—either to TLC Global or, in urgent cases, via external consultants or legal advisors.
• Oversee and support activities related to certification and ongoing compliance of Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) and CTPAT/PIP programs.

Coordination and Communication:

• Maintain close coordination with TLC Global, including weekly exchanges with global leadership to ensure strategic alignment.
• Organize and lead quarterly expert group meetings across the Americas; preparing agendas in collaboration with TLC Global to address regional compliance priorities.
• Participate in EU-based TLC working groups, digital meetings, and conferences; report on relevant regional developments.
• Facilitate effective communication between local Logistics contacts and global TLC teams, ensuring alignment on compliance initiatives and best practices.

Representation and External Relations:

• Represent Liebherr’s trade compliance interests in external forums, such as events hosted by the Partner Government Agencies and trade groups such as VDMA.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with customs and trade authorities in the USA and Canada to support regulatory alignment and operational transparency .
• Communicate key regulatory developments and best practices to internal stakeholders and TLC contacts to ensure awareness and consistent compliance across the organization.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain Management, Law, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Valid Customs Broker License (LCB) required.
• 8–10 years of professional experience in international trade compliance, preferably in manufacturing, heavy equipment, or logistics industries.
• Proven expertise in import & export control, HTS classification, MIC or similar trade compliance systems, FTZ operations, CTPAT, and PIP (Canada equivalent).
• Experience working with government agencies and trade authorities. Prior experience within the Liebherr organization is highly desirable.
• Analytical and regulatory interpretation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities across cultures and functions.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with global standards.
• Proficiency in English
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver license and passport.

Pay Range: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Jose Matrille.

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