Program Manager

DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com 

Location: USA - VIRTUAL - US South Carolina 

Division: Solutions 
Job Posting Title: Programme Manager, Trade Compliance 
Time Type: Full Time

Position Summary: 

The Program Manager, Trade Compliance is responsible for ensuring compliance with customs regulations and facilitating the smooth import and export of goods for the company.  The Program Manager, Trade Compliance coordinates and leads FTZ related launch and operational activities across Contract Logistics, ensuring timely activations, successful launches, and compliant, ongoing operations. This role will serve as a key liaison between internal departments, clients, and regulatory agencies. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop, implement, activate, and oversee daily FTZ program operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. Customs regulations 

• Support operational teams with FTZ procedures, training, and best practices  

• Manage inventory control and reporting within FTZ environments 

• Liaise with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on all FTZ-related matters 

• Ensure accurate documentation, recordkeeping, and audit readiness 

• Lead internal compliance reviews and implement process improvements 

• Ensure compliance with customs laws and regulations, including tariff classifications, valuation, reporting, and country of origin requirements. 

• Ensure all weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual FTZ forms and reports necessary for FTZ operations are submitted and reviewed for accuracy. 

• Identify and mitigate compliance risks related to FTZ operations. 

• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance. 

• Lead tariff migration and duty savings strategies, including drawback, reconciliation, free trade agreement qualifications and cost-avoidance initiatives that support the financial objectives and supply chain flow in collaboration with Regulatory, Logistics, and Supply Chain stakeholders to ensure alignment with all applicable trade laws and internal trade compliance policies and procedures.