Shape the Future of Automotive at ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks!
Position: Customs Compliance Manager Location: Oxford County, Ontario
Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy
Join Our Team and Be Part of Something Groundbreaking!
At ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks, we're redefining what's possible in automotive engineering. Our advanced steel solutions help the world's leading automakers build vehicles that are safer, lighter, and more sustainable.
As a Customs Compliance Manager, you'll provide enterprise-level leadership, governance, and strategic direction for AMTB’s Customs Compliance Management across all facilities. This management role is accountable for designing, implementing, and sustaining a robust Customs compliance framework that ensures strict adherence to all applicable government rules and regulations while enabling operational efficiency and cost optimization.
At AMTB, we’re not just transforming the automotive industry—we’re making a real difference in the world, and we want you on our team! Here’s why joining us is your best career move:
1. Make a Life-Saving Impact: Every part you help create plays a crucial role in saving lives. Our innovative, lightweight components enhance vehicle safety and performance, ensuring that drivers and passengers are better protected in crashes. Knowing your work directly contributes to safer roads is truly fulfilling!
2. Protect the Planet: We’re committed to sustainability. Our parts not only make vehicles safer but also reduce carbon emissions. With materials that are 100% recyclable, you’ll be proud to know that your efforts are helping to create a healthier environment for future generations.
3. Thriving Culture: Recognized as a "Great Place to Work" for three years running, and with multiple awards as one of the best companies to work for, our culture is built on values that promote collaboration, respect, and inclusion. Here, every voice is heard, and every idea matters.
4. Career Growth: We believe in nurturing talent from within. With extensive training and dual career paths, you can advance as a technical expert or in leadership roles—whatever aligns with your aspirations.
5. Education and Well-Being: We invest in your future by covering your educational expenses and providing virtually unlimited access to mental health resources. Your safety—both physical and emotional—is our top priority.
6. Celebrate Success Together: We work hard and celebrate even harder! Our generous bonus structure rewards your contributions and the collective achievements of our team.
7. Diversity Matters: Our commitment to a diverse workforce fosters an inclusive environment where unique perspectives drive innovation and creativity.
Our Core Purpose: Driving a Safer and Greener Tomorrow
Our Values:
Safety in Everything We Do
We Operate With Respect
We Do What We Say We Will Do
We Win Together, We Lose Together
We Challenge Ourselves and Each Other
We Find a Better Way
If you're ready to feel good about the work you do and help shape a safer, more sustainable future, AMTB is the place for you! Come innovate and inspire with us! Discover more about us at our website.
Check us out:
https://northamerica.arcelormittal.com
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Overall Responsibility:
Customs Compliance Manager sets the Customs compliance strategy, establishes objectives and performance metrics, manages risk, and leads cross‑functional and site teams to consistent execution. The role builds and maintains senior‑level relationships with Purchasing, Materials, Finance, Operations, and Government agencies, while promoting AMTB business protocols and global compliance standards across all countries where AMTB.
Accountabilities:
Strategic Leadership & Governance
• Define and lead the AMTB Customs Compliance strategy, governance model, and operating standards across all facilities. • Establish department objectives, KPIs, and reporting to ensure ongoing compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement. • Identify, assess, and mitigate Customs and trade compliance risks, escalating issues to executive leadership as required. • Serve as the enterprise subject matter authority for Customs and trade compliance matters.
Compliance Program Management
• Develop, implement, and oversee Customs Compliance Programs to ensure full conformity with all applicable government rules and regulations. • Lead internal and external Customs compliance audits, ensuring timely corrective actions and sustainable controls. • Oversee the solicitation, completion, validation, and distribution of all required USMCA documentation across facilities. • Direct the management and governance of Temporary Import Bonds (TIBs) and other special trade programs. • Ensure accurate interpretation and application of trade regulations, including COO determinations, HS classification, Incoterms, and valuation.
Systems, Data & Controls
• Provide management oversight for the accuracy, governance, and maintenance of all Customs related master data in CMS (MRP system), including COO, HS Codes, and Incoterms. • Establish standard work, internal controls, and review processes to ensure data integrity and audit readiness. • Partner with IT and functional leaders on system enhancements, controls, and reporting related to Customs compliance.
Financial & Budget Management
• Provide management direction regarding financial controls related to Customs activity, ensuring compliance with corporate financial policies and control procedures. • Oversee government duty requirements, including approvals, drawback, and refund programs. • Prepare, manage, and forecast the Customs department operating budget and long term cost reduction initiatives.
Cross Functional & External Leadership
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with Government agencies, Purchasing, Materials Management, Logistics, Operations, and Finance. • Collaborate with plant leadership to standardize best practices and optimize materials management and logistics processes. • Represent AMTB with external auditors, regulators, and government authorities.
People Leadership & Capability Building
• Provide functional leadership, coaching, and direction to site Customs resources and cross functional teams. • Establish training programs and knowledge sharing to strengthen Customs compliance capability across the organization. • Lead by example, demonstrating credibility, integrity, accountability, and the ability to motivate teams toward strategic objectives.
Qualifications & Skills:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, International Trade, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Customs Compliance, preferably in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of U.S. Customs regulations, USMCA requirements, Temporary Import Bonds (TIBs), HS Codes, Incoterms, and other compliance matters.
• Experience managing and maintaining MRP system (CMS).
• Knowledge of global trade compliance regulations and processes.
• Familiarity with government duty refund processes and drawback programs.
• Solid financial acumen, especially related to duty management and budgeting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and customs management systems.
Compensation Package:
• Salary range: $100,000 - $115,000 annually
• Variable Bonus potential
• We provide a competitive extended benefits package that supports employee well‑being and enhances the overall employee experience.
ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in more than 60 countries and an industrial footprint in 18 countries. Guided by a philosophy to produce safe, sustainable steel, we are the leading supplier of quality steel in the major global steel markets including automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging, with world-class research and development and outstanding distribution networks.
Through our core values of sustainability, quality and leadership, we operate responsibly with respect to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, contractors and the communities in which we operate.
For us, steel is the fabric of life, as it is at the heart of the modern world from railways to cars and washing machines. We are actively researching and producing steel-based technologies and solutions that make many of the products and components we use in our everyday lives more energy-efficient.
We are one of the world’s five largest producers of iron ore and metallurgical coal and our mining business is an essential part of our growth strategy. With a geographically diversified portfolio of iron ore and coal assets, we are strategically positioned to serve our network of steel plants and the external global market.
