Director, Trade & Customs Tax (Global Compliance & Strategy)

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SALARY:$147600-$216480 bonus & long-term incentive eligible

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ROLE SUMMARY:
The Director Trade & Customs is a senior leadership role within the North America Zone Tax team responsible for overseeing U.S. and Canada customs trade compliance and duty optimization activities across AnheuserBuschs complex supply chain. This role partners closely with Tax Supply Chain Procurement Legal Finance and external advisors to ensure compliance with customs and trade regulations while identifying opportunities to reduce duty manage risk and support strategic initiatives. The role reports to the Sr. Director Tax Trade Transfer Pricing Strategy.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Trade & Customs Compliance & Strategy

• Lead U.S. and Canada customs compliance across imports exports and inter-company flows ensuring adherence to all applicable trade regulations
• Oversee classification valuation country of origin and free trade agreement qualification
• Identify and execute duty optimization opportunities including FTZs drawback valuation planning and supply chain structuring
• Partner with Transfer Pricing and Supply Chain to align customs with inter-company pricing and sourcing strategies

Risk Audit & Governance

• Lead customs audits inquiries and enforcement matters coordinating with external advisors and government authorities
• Maintain audit-ready documentation internal controls and compliance processes
• Assess and mitigate trade-related risks including tariff exposure regulatory changes and geopolitical impacts
• Establish governance frameworks policies and procedures aligned with global standards

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Serve as the North America subject matter expert for trade and customs
• Partner with Indirect Tax Transfer Pricing Legal Finance Procurement and Operations to support business objectives
• Translate technical requirements into clear business-focused guidance

Process Improvement & Execution

• Drive continuous improvement through automation data analytics and system enhancements
• Partner with IT and Tax Technology teams to improve compliance accuracy and reporting efficiency
• Lead strategic initiatives and special projects as needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in accounting Finance Business Supply Chain or related field
• CPA JD advanced degree or customs-related certification preferred
• 58 years of experience in trade customs indirect tax or related disciplines within a large multinational CPA firm law firm or advisory environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. customs and international trade regulations including classification valuation origin and FTAs
• Experience managing corporate customs compliance trade strategy and external advisors or brokers
• Understanding of how trade compliance intersects with transfer pricing indirect tax and supply chain operations
• Strong analytical problem-solving and project management skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influence cross-functional partners
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar) trade compliance tools and data analysis

WHY ANHEUSER-BUSCH:
At Anheuser-Busch our purpose is to create a future with more cheers. For more than 165 years as a leading American manufacturer Anheuser-Busch has delivered a legacy of brewing great-tasting high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. As the nations top brewer one of the fastest growing spirits companies and an insurgent force in energy drinks we drive economic prosperity nationwide through investments in our people facilities and communities. We are the only alcohol company that invests in the U.S. at this scale.

BENEFITS:

• Health benefits including Medical Dental Vision Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
• Free Beer!

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