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Associate Customs Manager, Americas

Dyson · Chicago, IL · $124,800–$156,000 a year

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a compliance risk you identified and how you fixed it.

What they are checking: Whether they proactively look for gaps rather than waiting for an audit to find them.

How do you explain customs requirements to suppliers or logistics teams who see them as red tape?

What they are checking: Whether they give technical guidance in a way that gets cooperation from non-specialists.

Tell me about a time you had to keep detailed records for an audit.

What they are checking: Whether they are organized enough to meet recordkeeping rules that customs authorities enforce.

What would you do

A customs broker files an entry with the wrong value. What do you do once you find out?

What they are checking: Whether they know about post-summary corrections and prior disclosures and act quickly and honestly.

A shipment is held at the border and a retailer launch depends on it. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can resolve holds fast without cutting corners on compliance.

About the work

How do you make sure products are classified correctly under the HTS when importing into the US?

What they are checking: Whether they understand tariff classification rules, since wrong codes create duty and penalty risk.

How do customs rules differ when shipping into Canada, Mexico and Latin America compared with the US?

What they are checking: Whether they can support cross-border operations across countries with different programs and documents.

How does USMCA qualification work, and what documentation would you need to support it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand rules of origin and certificates, which can lower duty when done correctly.

How would you manage the performance of customs brokers across several countries?

What they are checking: Whether they audit broker entries and hold providers to clear standards.

What is the role of customs valuation, and how can transfer pricing affect it?

What they are checking: Whether they see links between related-party pricing and declared value that customs authorities check.

How do you keep up with tariff changes, such as Section 301 or new trade measures?

What they are checking: Whether they track fast-moving trade policy that can change costs overnight.

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The full job description

As published by Dyson.

About Us Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations and more people. Dyson launched in the US in 2002, and since then operations have grown exponentially. Our US headquarters is based in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood. We also have employees working in field sales, our service centers, and in our growing number of Dyson Demo Stores across the country. We're committed to our campus culture and want to have people collaborating, developing, and learning from each other. By having everyone on campus together, we have been able to nurture a fantastic social and dynamic environment. About the Role The Associate Manager, Customs & Trade Compliance supports customs and trade compliance activities across the Americas region. Working closely with internal stakeholders, customs brokers, logistics providers, suppliers, and government authorities, the role helps ensure compliance with customs regulations while supporting efficient cross-border operations. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day customs compliance support across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Latin America, helping to manage customs programmes, support operational activities, identify compliance risks, and provide technical guidance on customs-related matters. Key Responsibilities • Support customs compliance activities across the Americas region. • Review tariff classifications, customs valuations, country of origin determinations, and other customs-related data. • Monitor import and export activities to identify potential compliance risks and support corrective actions where required. • Support customs audits, post-entry reviews, disclosures, and regulatory inquiries. • Maintain customs records and documentation in line with regulatory requirements. • Provide customs compliance guidance to business stakeholders. • Support internal stakeholders on customs and trade compliance matters, including tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin, Free Trade Agreements, including USMCA, and import and export controls • Monitor regulatory developments and communicate relevant changes to the business. • Support management of customs brokers and trade service providers across the region. • Review customs filings, operational metrics and broker performance. • Support compliance reviews of external service providers. • Support maintenance of Dyson's C-TPAT certification program. • Assist with security assessments, program reviews and validation activities. • Participate in compliance monitoring and risk assessment activities. • Support initiatives to improve customs processes, controls and systems. • Assist with reporting, compliance metrics and regional projects. • Contribute to the ongoing development of customs compliance programs and tools. Skills & Experience Essential: • Licenced Customs Broker (LCB). • Bachelor's degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, Customs Administration, Business, Finance, Law, or a related discipline. • 5+ years' experience in customs and international trade compliance. • Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance requirements. • Experience in tariff classification, customs valuation, country of origin and Free Trade Agreement analysis. • Experience working with customs brokers and external service providers. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work across multiple functions and regions. Desirable: • CCS, CES or similar trade compliance certification. • Experience supporting customs compliance activities in Canada, Mexico and Latin America. • Familiarity with export controls and sanctions requirements. • Experience with SAP GTS, Descartes or similar trade compliance platforms. Benefits At Dyson, how we reward you is linked to our high-performance culture. But it’s about more than salary and bonus. Through a package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits, we support whatever stage of life you’re in and the moments that matter. • 401K with up to a 4% match • Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D • Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) • Competitive Paid Time Off Benefits including Separate Holiday, Sick, and Vacation Time • Pre-tax Commuter Benefits (applicable areas only) • Generous Child Care Leave Program • Wellness Program • Employee Assistance Program • Dyson Product Discounts • Multi-Level Healthcare Coverage Options • Vision & Dental Coverage • Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Salary: $124,800-$156,000 annually + bonus opportunity #LI-ONSITE D yson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.

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