US Manager, Trade Compliance

Global Customs & Trade Compliance Department

 Sanford, NC

COTY is looking for smart leaders who are fast and passionate.

The position offers strong ownership, independence, complex problem-solving, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the business.

As US Manager Trade Compliance, you are responsible for ensuring import and export compliance for cross-border shipments.

Act as the senior subject-matter expert and advisor on U.S. import and export compliance. Lead governance activities, develop and maintain controls and procedures, and ensure adherence to U.S. customs regulations. Drive duty optimization initiatives and manage duty drawback programs. Serve as the primary contact for CBP inquiries, ensure audit readiness, and act as the escalation point for complex compliance matters. Provide compliance support to Canada and other regional countries as needed.

Your main focus:

• Build and maintain the U.S. trade compliance framework, including import/export procedures, internal controls, and audit routines.
• Own and manage the duty-drawback program, including the program setup, data collection and validation, coordination of filings with brokers, and tracking of claims.
• Conduct internal audits, identify risks, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage responses to CBP and other government inquiries, audits, and post-entry reviews.
• Oversee compliance across key areas including HTS classification, country of origin, customs valuation, reconciliations, FDA requirements, USMCA qualification, and Section 232.
• Lead customs compliance improvement initiatives with IT, Transport, Master Data, Tax, Finance, and Distribution Centers to close gaps and enhance efficiencies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and translate them into guidance and internal processes.
• Analyze duty spend and identify opportunities for duty reduction and cost optimization.
• Track emerging regulations, interpret requirements, and support their implementation.
• Initiate, lead, and support internal customs-related projects.
• Provide trade compliance oversight and support to Canada and other regional countries as required

Working for Coty means our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing innovative concepts to life. If you’re someone unwilling to settle, likes to envision larger possibilities, accelerate learning, and push boundaries – we’d love to hear from you! Working at Coty means being part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Your ideas will count, fostering a career where you can achieve more than you ever imagined.

The team consists of U.S. Manager Trade Compliance working closely together with several departments such as IT, Transport, Distribution Centres, Tax, Finance, Procurement. All your colleagues are experienced and collaborative, forming an international team across multiple jurisdictions that shares expertise and solves complex challenges together.

We’d love to see candidates who have:

Essential:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Customs Broker License or trade compliance certification is required.
• 7+ years of experience in U.S. import/export trade compliance, including hands-on work with HTS classification, valuation, country of origin, and FDA requirements.
• Proven experience managing duty drawback programs.
• Demonstrated expertise in audit preparedness and response, including CBP inquiries and post-entry reviews.

Desirable:

• Experience leading cross-functional improvement projects to strengthen internal controls.
• Strong analytical capabilities and comfort working with ERP systems and large datasets.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear guidance, write procedures, and collaborate effectively across functions.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

As our U.S. Manager Trade Compliance. this is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

Coty’s global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely.  We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• 401k with generous employer match
• Summer Fridays
• Hybrid Work Arrangements
  
  

RECRUITMENT PROCESS  

1. Our recruiter will contact you.
2. A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
3. A first online/in-person interview
4. A second interview
5. You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness.

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.

Coty is deeply committed to creating a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Coty complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact cotyjobsUS@cotyinc.com. We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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