New York City Finance In short Drive compliant, scalable and value-focused customs execution across the Americas. This role connects the Global Customs & Trade team with regional stakeholders and partners across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, governing customs operations, strategic duty-saving programs, market expansion and regulatory risk. The Senior Lead, Americas Regional Customs role will report to the Head of Customs & Trade on the Global Customs & Trade team, supporting the Americas region. Your Mission Own the regional implementation of global customs policies, controls and governance standards across the Americas. Oversee customs activities performed by brokers and operational partners, ensuring consistent compliance, performance and accountability without directly managing daily execution. Identify, build and implement customs value-creation programs such as Duty Drawback, Foreign Trade Zones, First Sale for Export, preferential trade programs and valuation-related opportunities. Lead the customs design and governance of new markets, business models and complex flows, including regulatory requirements, licenses, processes, controls and partner readiness. Monitor customs risks, broker performance, operational KPIs and realized savings, addressing exceptions and driving sustainable root-cause improvements. Partner with Finance, Tax, Legal, Logistics, Operations, Product and regional leadership to embed customs requirements into business decisions and provide clear visibility of risks, opportunities and financial impact. Your story You hold an active U.S. Customs Broker License. This is a mandatory requirement for the role. You bring 10+ years of experience in customs, trade compliance, international logistics or customs duty-optimization programs. You have deep practical knowledge of U.S. and Canadian customs requirements, with relevant exposure to Mexico and/or Brazil. You have implemented or governed customs programs such as CTPAT, Foreign Trade Zones, Duty Drawback, First Sale for Export and preferential trade programs. You are experienced in leading through customs brokers, consultants and cross-functional stakeholders, translating strategy into clear processes, controls and measurable outcomes. You are fluent in English and Spanish; Portuguese is considered a strong advantage.
Attributes of a successful candidate:
Critical Thinking Synthesizes customs regulations, operational realities, financial data and stakeholder perspectives to identify root causes, challenge assumptions and develop scalable solutions. Complex Decision Making Makes well-reasoned decisions in ambiguous or high-risk situations by balancing regulatory requirements, financial opportunity, operational feasibility and the wider business impact. Influential Communication Translates complex customs topics into clear, business-relevant recommendations and builds alignment with Finance, Tax, Legal, Logistics, Operations and regional leadership. Risk Taking Constructively challenges established approaches and proposes calculated opportunities for value creation, clearly evaluating the potential benefits, risks and compliance safeguards before acting. Collaborates Builds trusted relationships across regions, functions and external partners to achieve shared outcomes, clarify ownership and ensure customs requirements are embedded into business processes. Drives Results Takes accountability for regional customs outcomes, follows through on commitments and converts strategy into measurable progress across compliance, operational performance and duty savings. About the Team Global Customs & Trade enables On's products to move across borders compliantly, efficiently and at scale. We are a collaborative, globally connected team that combines regional expertise with consistent standards, uses data to improve decision-making and partners across the business to manage risk, support growth and create sustainable value. What we offer On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically - to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose. On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. We are requesting that you provide sensitive demographic information such as gender identity and race/ethnicity to help us ensure that we are creating equitable and fair experiences for all potential future team members. You are not required to provide this demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.
Pay Transparency State:
Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus: $152,000 - 190,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location. Certain roles may be eligible for equity compensation in addition to cash compensation. At On we understand cash compensation is just one piece of your total rewards package. In addition to cash compensation, On offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with an industry leading PTO package, and competitive 401k program.
Additional perks and benefits include:
11 paid US holidays, corporate office closure between Christmas and New Year, and a plethora of product perks! Build the better you What to expect We want to set everyone up for success, so here's the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street - bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think. Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things. Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine - it creates that 'Wow' moment. Step One It starts with you... You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. If you're a good fit to the role, a recruiter will follow up with you directly. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On. Step Two Interview with a recruiter What ignites your spirit? This is where we'll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick - and it's your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you'll learn more about On and how we work. We'll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team. Step Three Interview with a hiring manager Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you'll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know - this is an open forum. Step Four The Case Study What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you've got. So express yourself. Be you. Step Five The Experience Day Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do. Step Six The Result Are we a good fit? We'll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we're a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it's not a decision we take lightly. It's also time for you to reflect on the experience - are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we'll give you meaningful feedback.
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) Plans
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
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