Springs Window Fashions
Global Trade & Customs Manager
Springs Window Fashions, West Middleton, Wisconsin, United States
Springs Window Fashions
Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton, WI, we have 6,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia. We provide custom window treatments under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter, and Mecho brands through major retailers, designer showrooms, and large commercial buildings.
Role: Global Customs and Trade Manager Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring standard practices, methods, and procedures for inbound or outbound international shipments in compliance with U.S. and Canada Customs laws and codes for Springs Window Fashions and its subsidiaries. Oversees third‑party service providers such as customs brokers, ensuring coordinated activities to support the physical movement of goods across borders at the lowest legal duty and taxation.
Major Responsibilities
Coordination of HTS determination with third‑party suppliers
Determine country of origin and solicit documentation with external vendors
Imported goods valuation, reporting and cost submission/reconciliations
Reconciliation and payment assurance of import duties, tariffs, taxes, and fees
Recordkeeping according to current rules and regulations
C‑TPAT & security initiatives related to customs and shipping
Duty preferential programs application and administration (USGR, USMCA, KORUS, etc.)
Management of anti‑dumping and countervailing duty entries and other special duties
Management of Customs Broker business rules
Management of permits, licensing, and admissibility controls
Entry transaction validation, reconciliation, and verification
Tariff and duty strategy for financial impact mitigation
Overall duty and tariff analysis and reporting
Pre‑ and post‑entry filing monitoring and reporting
Major Areas of Responsibility / Tasks / Duties
Monitor compliance of entry data/transactions
Monitor and analyze deliverables from third‑party trade services providers rowsprovide feedback
Monitor and analyze metric dataعلان U.S. and Canadian imports and exports
Manage standardized and ad‑hoc reporting related to U.S. and Canadian imports and exports
Track, monitor and publish changes / amendments to custom broker business rules, import/export procedures and manuals & trade services handbooks
Continuous monitor of origin and classification to minimize duty impact
Manage daily and monthly ACH draws to identify final duty amounts
Conduct regular meetings and resolve issues related to management of third‑party service providers
Maintain an updated origin database within GTM and ERP systems
Facilitate and complete annual FTA and Value reconciliation process
Provide guidance and instructions to plant operations on compliance with customs regulations
Coordinate and manage Product Change Requests with support team and third‑party supplier
Manage FTA and Entry Verification GTM software modules
Provide support to finance teams related to duty trends
General consulting with internal clients related to duty/tariff payments
Requirements Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; preference for Business Administration, Finance, International Relations, Logistics, or Supply Chain
Master’s degree or Licensed Broker a plus
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to influence others
Planning, delegation, organization, and prioritization under time constraints
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Access, Excel, SharePoint, Word)
Outstanding mathematical aptitude, critical thinking, and problem‑solving capability
5+ years experience managing customs and import/export activities for medium‑to‑large importers/manufacturers
5+ years experience managing import/export activities of third‑party service providers
How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Culture
Core Value: We do the right thing, always
Main Cultural Behaviors:
Empowerment – We trust our people
Ownership – We take 100% responsibility for our roles, actions, and results
Leadership – We all lead by example and talk directly with respect (DWR)
One Team – We are One Springs Team
Customer First – We consider our customers' needs before every decision
Continuous Innovation – We constantly 꼍학 learn, innovate, and improve
Speed – We define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industries: Manufacturing, Wholesale Building Materials, and Retail
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Role: Global Customs and Trade Manager Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring standard practices, methods, and procedures for inbound or outbound international shipments in compliance with U.S. and Canada Customs laws and codes for Springs Window Fashions and its subsidiaries. Oversees third‑party service providers such as customs brokers, ensuring coordinated activities to support the physical movement of goods across borders at the lowest legal duty and taxation.
Major Responsibilities
Coordination of HTS determination with third‑party suppliers
Determine country of origin and solicit documentation with external vendors
Imported goods valuation, reporting and cost submission/reconciliations
Reconciliation and payment assurance of import duties, tariffs, taxes, and fees
Recordkeeping according to current rules and regulations
C‑TPAT & security initiatives related to customs and shipping
Duty preferential programs application and administration (USGR, USMCA, KORUS, etc.)
Management of anti‑dumping and countervailing duty entries and other special duties
Management of Customs Broker business rules
Management of permits, licensing, and admissibility controls
Entry transaction validation, reconciliation, and verification
Tariff and duty strategy for financial impact mitigation
Overall duty and tariff analysis and reporting
Pre‑ and post‑entry filing monitoring and reporting
Major Areas of Responsibility / Tasks / Duties
Monitor compliance of entry data/transactions
Monitor and analyze deliverables from third‑party trade services providers rowsprovide feedback
Monitor and analyze metric dataعلان U.S. and Canadian imports and exports
Manage standardized and ad‑hoc reporting related to U.S. and Canadian imports and exports
Track, monitor and publish changes / amendments to custom broker business rules, import/export procedures and manuals & trade services handbooks
Continuous monitor of origin and classification to minimize duty impact
Manage daily and monthly ACH draws to identify final duty amounts
Conduct regular meetings and resolve issues related to management of third‑party service providers
Maintain an updated origin database within GTM and ERP systems
Facilitate and complete annual FTA and Value reconciliation process
Provide guidance and instructions to plant operations on compliance with customs regulations
Coordinate and manage Product Change Requests with support team and third‑party supplier
Manage FTA and Entry Verification GTM software modules
Provide support to finance teams related to duty trends
General consulting with internal clients related to duty/tariff payments
Requirements Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; preference for Business Administration, Finance, International Relations, Logistics, or Supply Chain
Master’s degree or Licensed Broker a plus
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to influence others
Planning, delegation, organization, and prioritization under time constraints
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Access, Excel, SharePoint, Word)
Outstanding mathematical aptitude, critical thinking, and problem‑solving capability
5+ years experience managing customs and import/export activities for medium‑to‑large importers/manufacturers
5+ years experience managing import/export activities of third‑party service providers
How We Work to Deliver a Best Experience: Our Culture
Core Value: We do the right thing, always
Main Cultural Behaviors:
Empowerment – We trust our people
Ownership – We take 100% responsibility for our roles, actions, and results
Leadership – We all lead by example and talk directly with respect (DWR)
One Team – We are One Springs Team
Customer First – We consider our customers' needs before every decision
Continuous Innovation – We constantly 꼍학 learn, innovate, and improve
Speed – We define priorities and operate with a sense of urgency and agility
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industries: Manufacturing, Wholesale Building Materials, and Retail
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