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Tive · 13 hours ago

Global Customs and Trade Compliance Manager

positionBoston, MA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

Tive is a company that innovates for a fully-transparent world where everything is connected. As the Global Customs & Trade Compliance Manager, you will oversee customs clearance and drive the establishment of new country entities to support Tive's global expansion, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.

Enterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsShippingSoftwareSupply Chain Management

Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end customs clearance to ensure hardware moves across borders without delay
Drive the establishment of new country entities and IOR capabilities to support global expansion
Develop and audit Broker KPIs to ensure 100% filing accuracy and documentation integrity
Partner with Finance to manage VAT and GST registration and compliance
Advise Sales and Finance on Incoterms and landed costs to protect margins and deal integrity
Maintain and audit WEEE and IMMEX programs to ensure Tive remains in compliance
Establish a global recordkeeping program to ensure Tive remains 100% audit-ready
Convert complex regulations into repeatable SOPs and "Playbooks" for the wider team to follow
Execute data and filing requirements to maximize capital recovery via Duty Drawbacks
Resolve international shipping issues and customs holds in real-time as the primary backstop

Qualification

Global customs expertiseTrade compliance managementInternational logistics experienceHTSCOO knowledgeINCOTERM strategiesExport Controls managementERP systems proficiencyData-drivenProcess-focusedCommunicationDetail-orientedTeam collaborationProblem-solvingLeadership

Required

10+ years of leadership in global customs, trade compliance, and international logistics
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or a related field (Required)
Expert-level knowledge of HTS, product classification, and Country of Origin (COO) reviews
Extensive experience defining and implementing INCOTERM strategies
Working knowledge of global VAT, GST, and indirect tax requirements for international trade
Experience managing Export Controls, including ECCN classification and Denied Party Screening
Proven success in managing global broker partnerships and duty drawback programs
Direct experience managing WEEE compliance and IMMEX (Mexico) programs
Strong communicator who leads cross-functional projects across Sales, Planning, and Finance
Data-driven, detail-oriented, and process-focused
Professional experience with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred)

Preferred

MBA preferred
Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) preferred

Benefits

Competitive equity to ensure all of our employees have a sense of ownership in the long-term success of Tive’s growth.

Company

Tive

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Tive develops a hardware and software platform designed to track the conditions of shipments.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://tive.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$141.93M
Key Investors
The Lightsmith GroupSageview Capital,World Innovation LabPlug and Play
2026-01-02Series Unknown· $20M
2025-01-09Series C· $40M
2022-08-18Non Equity Assistance

Leadership Team

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Krenar Komoni
Founder & CEO
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Martin Forest
VP of Technology
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