Senior Manager, Trade Compliance

Tx - Dallas

Distribution Center

Global Operations & Supply Chain

Who We Are

At Fossil, we dare to dream, disrupt, and deliver in a better way. Our goal is simple - bring innovation, style, and connectivity to an industry ripe for change. Fossil is on a mission to revamp the way fashion accessories are done. We are committed to creating great watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods and wearables by investing in technology and long-term value creation. With our diverse portfolio of proprietary and licensed brands, along with department stores, specialty stores, eCommerce websites, and company-owned and operated retail stores, we are building a leading fashion- and tech-forward accessories company. Are you in?

Make an Impact

We are seeking a talented Senior Trade Compliance Manager to join our Distribution Center FTZ / Trade Compliance team at Fossil Group. In this role, you will lead US Customs activity, manage self-filed entries, and ensure adherence to CBP and C-TPAT program requirements. You will also provide functional leadership to a North American compliance team, driving adherence to country-specific import and export regulations. An ideal candidate will possess the ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, government agencies, and suppliers to deliver high-quality compliance and continuous improvement.

What you will do in this role:

• Lead and inspire the Trade Compliance team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Drive proactive collaboration and provide essential support to the Logistics team, Warehouse Operations, and daily operational functions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable US and Canadian Trade Compliance government agency regulations.
• Act as the primary liaison, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with U.S. and Canadian Customs, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, FDA, EPA, CPSC, and other government agencies as required.
• Manage and strategically procure third-party Trade Compliance service providers, including Customs brokers, FTZ Administrators, and ABI software vendors.
• Proactively engage and collaborate with internal stakeholders and contributors to achieve shared objectives.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement impactful improvement opportunities and innovative solutions.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive Trade Compliance Roadmap to drive strategic initiatives.
• Guarantee daily Trade Compliance operations consistently meet established quality and service level Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Your Skills

• You are a natural leader whom people enjoy collaborating with and reporting to.
• You hold a relevant degree and are a Licensed Customs Broker.
• You possess extensive experience with Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), C-TPAT, US Customs import self-filing, classification, and export procedures.
• You demonstrate deep knowledge of international trade compliance and logistics procedures.
• Experience with Canadian trade compliance regulations is highly preferred.
• You're proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, leveraging these tools effectively.
• You have outstanding analytical capabilities and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

The Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of health and well-being services
• 401(k) match and education on retirement planning
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees, and a Return Back to Work program for new parents and caregivers to phase back into work on a reduced schedule
• Generous Paid Time Off including Floating Holidays, Volunteer Time, and Summer Flex Fridays
• Hybrid working schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement on approved programs
• Fossil Merchandise Discounts

Accommodations Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and strongly encourage candidates of colour, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents and individuals with disabilities to apply.

If you need accommodations at any point during the interview process please let us know at applicationaccommodation@fossil.com. #LI-Hybrid, #LI-JC01

Brand Name

Fossil

Job Status

Full Time

LinkedIn Job Level

Mid-Senior Level