Customs & Trade Manager

Looking for a rewarding career with a company that values people, growth, sustainability, and teamwork? Join our Atlanta team as a Customs and Trade Manager!

The Customs and Trade Manager is responsible for leading and managing all customs and trade compliance activities for Arauco North America and will ensure all trade-related processes are efficient, compliant, and supportive of the company's global supply chain strategy.

This role is hybrid, onsite three days per week in our office in the Perimeter/Dunwoody area of Atlanta. 

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in customs compliance, preferably in a global manufacturing or logistics environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory concepts to various stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and a strong capability for strategic thinking.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Work well with others in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Experience with SAP, preferred
• Customs Broker License preferred
• Bilingual: fluent in English and Spanish (spoken and written), preferred

What we offer:

• An attractive compensation package with either bonus or profit/gain sharing eligibility for every role
• Health plans with options that meet your needs, including a wellness program, gym reimbursement, and additional benefits such as pet insurance, legal insurance, employer-paid and voluntary life insurance, and more
• Paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive vacation package, and company and floating holidays designed to support your work-life balance
• Retirement planning options, including generous employer contributions
• Opportunities to learn and develop, including a tuition reimbursement program

In this role, you will:

• Communicate with brokers, carriers, and internal departments on all aspects of shipments (i.e. customs clearance, HTUS code issues, exam holds, etc.)
• Manage day-to-day import and export operations, including entry filings, post-entry corrections, and duty drawback claims.  Ensure all customs-related documents are accurate, complete, and properly filed to facilitate smooth clearance.
• Manage relationships and performance with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and other third-party logistics providers through regular audits and reviews.
• Develop, implement, and monitor customs compliance programs to ensure adherence to U.S. and foreign customs regulations, including classification (Harmonized Tariff Schedule), valuation, and country-of-origin rules.  Act as a liaison with customs officials, brokers, and government agencies to resolve issues and ensure compliance.  Manage Arauco’s C-TPAT program.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international trade laws, customs regulations, and tariff classifications (e.g., HTS). 
• Monitor changes in customs legislation and trade agreements (e.g., USMCA, CAFTA).  Provide guidance to internal teams and advise on duty savings opportunities, government trade policy understanding, and free trade agreement eligibility.
• Lead internal audits of import/export transactions and support external audits or requests from government agencies like U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
• Develop and implement programs to protect the company from regulatory risks and fines.
• Optimize import and cross-border trade operations, develop efficient procedures, and coordinate with other departments like logistics and finance.
• Prepare and share reports on key performance indicators.  Ensure customs broker invoices are accurate and processed in a timely manner.

About Us: At ARAUCO, we’re more than a global leader in sustainable wood products—we’re a team driven by innovation, environmental stewardship, and strong core values. Committed to responsible forestry and quality craftsmanship, we create products that shape industries and protect the planet. Sustainability is central to everything we do—from responsible forestry to reducing environmental impact, we are dedicated to preserving natural resources for future generations. 

 Grow your career with purpose and help us shape a better future—one product, one idea, and one team at a time. 

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Arauco is committed to creating an inclusive culture across the organization. Arauco is an equal opportunity employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. 

Additionally, we demonstrate that commitment by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities.  Where it is not possible to remove barriers, Arauco will make efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities in a timely, effective and suitable manner.  If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know.