- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $125,000–135,000/year
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
About Christian Dior
Christian Dior, founded in Paris in 1946, stands as one of the world’s most influential maisons, uniting haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, fragrance, beauty, and exceptional retail experiences. As an employer, Dior offers a culture shaped by artistic audacity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the pursuit of excellence, where heritage and innovation continually enrich one another. Its teams collaborate across ateliers, studios, boutiques, and corporate functions within an international environment that values elegance, precision, inclusivity, and entrepreneurial spirit. Working at Dior means contributing to a legacy of timeless style while helping define the future of luxury with creativity, discipline, and purpose.
Christian Dior Couture seeks a Senior Manager, Trade Compliance to lead customs compliance across the US and Canada, overseeing customs operations, classification, audits, duty recovery, CTPAT, regulatory guidance, procedures, training, and reporting. This is a permanent, full-time, hybrid role; annual salary is $125,000–$135,000, dependent on relevant skills and experience.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day customs compliance operations across the US and Canada, serving as the primary contact for Customs, customs brokers, and carriers on compliance matters, escalations, and audits.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Central on trade compliance matters affecting the US and Canada.
- Manage HTS classification for the Masterfile, ensuring accurate, well-documented tariff classification of apparel, accessories, footwear, watches and jewelry, and non-sellable shipments.
- Audit customs entries across brokers, identify discrepancies, and drive corrective action through post-entry corrections for accurate and timely resolution with US Customs and CBSA.
- Lead the US duty drawback program, managing claim identification, filing, and stakeholder reporting.
- Own the CTPAT program end-to-end, strengthening documentation, security protocols, and risk assessments to maintain program integrity and certification status.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory changes across US Customs, CBSA, and partner government agencies, translating them into actionable business guidance.
- Develop and maintain SOPs and training materials on customs procedures to promote consistent compliance practices.
- Build reporting and dashboards that give leadership visibility into compliance KPIs and duty spend.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, international business, or a related field.
- A US customs broker license and/or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) designation is strongly preferred.
- At least 8–10 years of progressive experience in US trade compliance, preferably in luxury fashion, apparel, or accessories.
- Expert knowledge of US Customs regulations, CBSA requirements, import/export clearance procedures, and post-release processes.
- Proven track record managing customs brokerage relationships, entry audits, and product classification programs.
- Experience with duty drawback and CTPAT programs is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI or similar analytics and reporting tools is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, investigative, and project-management skills, with a proactive, detail-oriented, solutions-driven approach.
- Strong US Customs expertise; able to work with minimal oversight and manage competing demands through effective organization, time management, and prioritization.
Skills
Experience
At least 8–10 years of progressive experience in US trade compliance; minimum 5 years’ experience.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, international business, or a related field.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 125,000 to USD 135,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts; short- and long-term disability; employee discount program; paid time off; volunteer time off; holidays; mental health and wellbeing support; family-friendly benefits; reproductive health care; child and elder care services; commuter benefits; 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions; employee referral program; and more.
Culture
Christian Dior fosters a culture of refined creativity, exceptional craftsmanship, and continuous innovation, where teams are encouraged to uphold the Maison’s heritage while shaping the future of luxury. As an employer, it offers a dynamic and exacting environment that values collaboration, excellence, and the development of talent across artistic, retail, and corporate disciplines.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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