Manager, Customs and Trade Compliance

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry‑leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high‑performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions.

We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here.

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Manager, Customs & Compliance to support and manage key components of Fortune Brands Innovations’ customs operations. This role will be responsible for executing and maintaining compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations, supporting import/export processes, managing HTS classification accuracy, and partnering with cross‑functional teams and external service providers. The Manager will support continuous improvement efforts, maintain required reporting through systems such as ACE, and help ensure compliance with free trade agreements and duty programs.

This position provides leadership to customs team members, along with day‑to‑day oversight for customs processes and external partners.

Position location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule (3x per week; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) based out of Deerfield, IL. Fortune Brands has transitioned to a new world‑class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant work spaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness and recreation.

• Support and manage customs operations, broker management, and exception resolution, to ensure compliance with all U.S. and applicable international trade regulations.
• Ensure accurate HTS classifications and country of origin for imported and exported products.
• Ensure compliance with USMCA and other Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), including qualification analysis and ongoing validation.
• Leverage ACE portal and reporting tools to monitor compliance and support internal reporting.
• Coordinate with external brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies as required.
• Oversee customs broker performance, including clearance prior to arrival and issue resolution.
• Maintain and update broker Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent execution and compliance.
• Support reconciliation, audits, and internal reviews related to import compliance.
• Partner with internal teams—including supply chain, sourcing, legal, and plant operations—to ensure end‑to‑end compliance.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Support maquila operations when needed.
• Contribute to development and enhancement of customs processes, SOPs, and controls.
• Travel as required to support business operations.

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in customs, trade compliance, or a related field.
• Brokerage license required.
• Strong working knowledge of HTS classification, import/export processes, and customs regulations.
• Experience with ACE portal reporting and related compliance tools.
• Familiarity with USMCA and other free trade agreements.
• Experience with customs software platforms; GTM experience is a plus.
• Understanding of U.S./Canada/Mexico cross‑border processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong analytical and problem‑solving…