Trade Compliance Manager

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership and Governance
  • Manage BABA product qualification analysis and certification for Xylem’s U.S. manufactured products.
  • Support administration of existing FTZ programs and assess additional opportunities for establishing FTZs as a tariff mitigation strategy.
  • Contribute to the development, and administration of additional tariff mitigation strategies as needed including First Sale, Free Trade Agreements (FTA), Section 232 and 301 applicability, in-bond transportation, etc.

• Cross-Functional Engagement
  • Collaborate with global sourcing, procurement, logistics, tax, and finance teams to ensure compliant operation and implementation of FTZs.
  • Support sales and product management teams in qualification of Xylem products under the requirements of BABA.
• Audit and Documentation Management
  • Coordinate internal self-audits and readiness assessments to ensure ongoing compliance, documentation availability, and audit preparedness.
  • Act as the lead liaison for CBP audits or inquiries related to FTZ and other tariff management strategies, working closely with Xylem management, legal counsel, customs brokers, and external advisors as needed.

• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure end-to-end tariff management compliance across sourcing, shipment, and customs declaration processes.
  • Monitor changes in regulations, customs rulings, and case law that impact tariff management, tariff strategy, FTZ and customs valuation.
  • Lead efforts to identify and implement automation, controls, and performance metrics (KPIs) for program health and reporting.
  • Partner with regional and site-level compliance staff to monitor local adherence and support corrective actions as needed.
• Other Responsibilities: the successful candidate will be asked to perform other trade compliance-related duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities, License/Certification:

• BS/BA Degree
• Demonstrated knowledge of US import and export laws and regulations and ability to interpret regulatory information
• Minimum 7 years of experience in global trade compliance, with specific expertise in U.S. customs valuation and tariff mitigation/management.
• Deep understanding of CBP regulatory framework, including customs valuation rules, tariff management and mitigation strategies, and audit procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with broker management, audit responses, and documentation controls.
• Expertise in international logistics, import valuation, and customs entry processes.
• Able to leverage staff and resources outside the immediate team in support of project progress.
• Good ability to identify and adapt best practices from other organizations.
• Proficient in ACE Reporting and using Microsoft Analytic tools
• Motivation to push projects through to solution and implementation; cognizant of time and budget constraints. High levels of energy, drive, focus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• US Customs Brokerage License highly desirable
• CTCS (Certified Trade Compliance Specialist)

The estimated salary range for this position is $93,900.00 - 125,000.00 plus bonus. Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience, and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem, we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.