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Manager - International Trade

Bosch · Oakbrook Terrace, IL · Full time · Supply Chain

Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you helped defend a customs audit or CBP inquiry.

What they are checking: Whether they have handled audit defense and know what CBP expects.

How do you keep up with fast-changing trade legislation?

What they are checking: Whether they have a reliable way to track changes and assess their impact.

What would you do

New tariffs are announced on a key component. Walk me through how you would evaluate mitigation options.

What they are checking: Whether they can respond quickly with options like classification review, origin changes or FTZ use.

How would you train purchasing and logistics teams on trade compliance?

What they are checking: Whether they can make trade rules practical for people outside trade.

A business unit wants to move sourcing quickly to avoid a tariff. What compliance concerns would you raise?

What they are checking: Whether they can support speed while avoiding origin or transshipment risks.

About the work

How would you assess the risk in Bosch's current customs and trade compliance program in the US and Canada?

What they are checking: Whether they can run a structured risk assessment of a trade compliance program.

How does a Foreign Trade Zone reduce duty costs, and when is it not worth it?

What they are checking: Whether they understand FTZ benefits and the costs of running one.

Explain how duty drawback works and what documentation you need to support a claim.

What they are checking: Whether they know drawback well enough to recover duties without audit risk.

How would you review a product's tariff classification for accuracy?

What they are checking: Whether they can apply classification rules carefully, since errors lead to penalties.

What antidumping or countervailing duty risks would you watch for in sourcing decisions?

What they are checking: Whether they know how AD/CVD orders can suddenly raise costs.

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The full job description

As published by Bosch.

We are seeking a strategic and compliance-driven Manager of International Trade to lead and safeguard our Customs & Trade Compliance programs across the US and Canada. In a fast-evolving global market defined by shifting tariff barriers and complex regulations, you will play a pivotal role in mitigating risk, identifying strategic trade opportunities, and driving cost-reduction initiatives. • Manage the Customs & Trade Compliance program in the US and Canada for the purpose of mitigating risk to the company • Ensure compliance with laws and regulations and adherence to strategy • Ability to identify trade-related risks and opportunities in a fast changing and complex environment with increasing tariff barriers • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, i to ensure trade and customs aspects are well understood and considered. • Monitor changes in trade and customs legislation and assess their impact on incl. cost reduction / risk mitigation options • Assist in performing risk risk assessments of the trade compliance program • Provide training and guidance on trade related topics • Identify tariff mitigation strategies and define the guidelines to implement within based on CBP regulations • Assist in Audit defense activities • Ability to review classifications for accuracy • Experience with Foreign Trade Zones, Duty Drawback and Antidumping/Countervailing Duties from a governance perspective • With respect to the USCBP Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal: (i) create reports within PowerBI with information extracted from the ACE portal, to facilitate impact analysis and (ii) run ad hoc reports on request • Support in Forced Labor review and evaluation • Review audit reports, identify key findings and trends, support remedial actions, and track such actions to completion • Assist with monitoring of applicable regulations and help assess the potential changes needed to meet new requirements. • Prepare and deliver training materials on trade topics Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in relevant area • 7+ years of progressive experience in international trade compliance, with a strong focus on corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory oversight. • Proven expertise in managing and auditing complex trade programs, including Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), Duty Drawback, and Antidumping/Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD). • Strong technical proficiency in global trade systems, including advanced experience using the US Customs and Border Protection Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal. • Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate trade-related risks and tariff exposure within a fast-changing and volatile regulatory environment. • Proven track record of successful stakeholder management, with the communication skills necessary to translate complex customs regulations into actionable business strategies for cross-functional teams. • Sharp analytical background with verified experience reviewing, validating, and defending harmonized tariff classifications for accuracy. • High proficiency in MS Office suite and data analytics tools, specifically utilizing Power BI to extract data, build compliance dashboards, and conduct impact analyses. Preferred Qualifications: • Prior experience managing trade compliance programs across both US and Canadian jurisdictions, including familiarity with CBSA regulations. • Hands-on experience establishing governance frameworks for supply chain traceability and conducting Forced Labor risk reviews or evaluations. • Experience leading or defending formal regulatory audits and managing structured remedial action plans from identification to completion. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans *Bosch adheres to Federal, State, and Local laws regarding drug-testing. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen and background check. Candidates who have been offered the position must pass both screenings before their start date. Thanks to the work of every associate, Bosch has been recognized for award-winning by the following organizations: Great Place to Work™ Certified, 2024 Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, 2024 America’s Best Large Employers, 2024 America’s Best Employers for Diversity, 2024 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women, Newsweek2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Newsweek 2024 Your well-being matters at Bosch! We offer a competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to empower you in every area of your life. This includes premium health coverage, a 401(k) with generous matching, resources for financial planning and goal setting, ample paid time off, parental leave, and comprehensive life and disability protection. We're investing in your success! #LI-JM1