Customs Global Trade Manager - Avionics (Remote)

RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company, seeking a Customs Global Trade Manager for the Avionics Strategic Business Unit. This role involves managing global trade compliance, advising on customs regulations, and leading duty mitigation initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• FTA & Special Trade Program Management
• Manage end‑to‑end qualification and compliance for Free Trade Agreements, with emphasis on USMCA
• Lead initiatives involving FTZs, Customs Warehousing, Temporary Import Bonds, and other duty mitigation and special trade programs
• Compliance Program Management
• Review trade compliance records to ensure adherence with U.S. and international regulatory requirements
• Advise leadership and internal partners on complex compliance program implementation
• Working within an established program and policies, ensure compliance with those policies
• Regulatory, Audit & Risk Management
• Lead preparation of responses to government and regulatory inquiries, including CF28 and CF29 notices
• Monitor and communicate impacts of emerging regulations and geopolitical developments (Section tariffs, ADD/CVD, PGA requirements, etc.)
• Support U.S. Customs programs including Reconciliation, CTPAT, and other CBP initiatives
• Provide expert guidance to Avionics operations and MRO sites to ensure consistent import compliance practices and identification of duty mitigation opportunities
• Training, Oversight & Internal Controls
• Develop and deliver training on customs compliance, duty mitigation, and import/export controls
• Establish internal audit and assessment programs to evaluate the effectiveness of compliance controls
• Create and maintain procedures and work instructions to standardize processes across the SBU
• Operational & Tactical Support
• Support import entry processes as needed to ensure continuity of operations
• Assist the SBU Global Customs Lead with strategic projects, process improvements, and team training
• Prepare presentations and reporting metrics for leadership
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Duty Mitigation & Tariff Strategy
• Serve as the Duty Mitigation Lead for the Avionics SBU, driving strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of duty mitigation programs
• Identify additional or new tariff opportunities in an ever changing environment
• Lead cross‑functional efforts to implement and optimize tariff‑related processes
• Act as liaison to other departmental leadership on all tariff‑related matters
• Manage U.S. Customs post‑entry processes, including post‑summary corrections, duty drawback, reconciliation filings, and FTA reconciliations
• Analyze customs and trade data to identify tariff exposure and duty recovery opportunities
• Coordinate accurate, audit‑ready documentation for all post‑entry claims

Requirements:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• 5–8+ years of experience in customs compliance, import regulations, or duty mitigation programs
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations, HTS classification, valuation, FTAs, drawback, and post‑entry processes
• Demonstrated expertise in import/export compliance management and regulatory interpretation
• Experience developing or administering compliance programs, audits, and internal controls
• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Trade Compliance, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Excellent analytical skills and familiarity with customs data systems and ERP trade modules
• Experience within aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing industries
• Knowledge of Avionics operational structures, supply chain processes, and MRO logistics
• Experience with duty mitigation mechanisms such as 9801/9802, TIBs, Duty‑Free Entry (Military), Civil Aircraft Exemption, Bonded Warehouse, and FTZs
• Licensed Customs Broker preferred but not required