Trade & Customs Compliance Manager

Trade & Customs Compliance Manager at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies

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Working at Freudenberg: “We will wow your world!” This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.

Protecting people and the environment, and optimizing industrial processes – that is what drives us at Freudenberg Filtration Technologies. We serve our automotive, consumer goods and industrial customers with technically leading products, system solutions, services and consulting in air and liquid filtration. As part of the Freudenberg Group, strong corporate values guide us in our aspiration for innovation, efficiency and highest customer focus.

With a dedicated team of around 3,500 colleagues, we generate an annual turnover of about 670 million euros.

• 401K Match:
  Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Health Insurance:
  Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• International Opportunities:
  Grow in your career through international exchange and global job opportunities.
• Personal Development:
  We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.
• Vacation:
  We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Location:

Durham, NC – United States of America (Remote / Hybrid Work). Freudenberg Residential Filtration Technologies Inc.

You support our team as Trade & Customs Compliance Manager.

• Drive Compliance Excellence:
  Ensure all customs processes and procedures across regional entities are fully compliant, clearly documented, and consistently maintained with accurate, up-to-date records.
• Manage Global Trade Operations:
  Oversee, validate, and archive all import and export transactions while maintaining a robust tracking system for supplier and carrier documentation.
• Maintain Accurate Data:
  Keep Customs Master Data in SAP current and precise, including product classifications, to support smooth global operations.
• Be the Customs Liaison:
  Serve as the primary point of contact with customs authorities, leading responses to inquiries and audits in collaboration with Business Groups and Corporate Customs teams – delivering cost‑effective, compliant solutions.
• Champion Continuous Improvement:
  Proactively implement corrective actions based on self‑assessments and audit findings to strengthen customs processes and ensure best‑in‑class compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, International Trade, or related field; certifications in trade compliance or customs management preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in export control, customs compliance, or trade compliance, with at least 4 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of regional customs law and export control regulations.
• Proven experience with AEO certification and customs audits.
• Familiarity with customs IT systems (e.g., ATLAS) and trade compliance tools.
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are a strong advantage.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.