Americas Corporate Trade, Sr. Manager (EXPORTS)

Corporate Trade Senior Manager

Aptiv is a global technology company with automotive roots and one of the most significant market leaders in designing, engineering and enabling solutions for how we'll move tomorrow. Aptiv develops safe, green and connected solutions which enable the future of mobility. Aptiv has more than 160,000 employees, 12 major technical centers and 126 manufacturing sites in 44 countries. Our name represents knowledge, adaptiveness and drive. It highlights our ability to both envision the future and to bring it to life.

Aptiv is making mobility real. We're at the forefront of solving mobility's toughest challenges. We have the people, experience, know-how and confidence to turn ideas into solutions. Solutions that move our world from what's now to what's next, while connecting us like never before. To us, nothing is impossible when you have the people with the passion to make anything possible. Mobility has the power to change the world, and we have the power to change mobility.

Want to do more than just imagine the ways our world will move tomorrow? Here's your opportunity. Join the technology company that's transforming the future of mobility today.

We are seeking an experienced Customs & Trade professional with a strong background in export-related transactions to join our Corporate Trade team, based in Boston. The AMERICAS Corporate Trade Senior Manager will be part of a team responsible for the import / export compliance program for operations throughout the Americas. This role focuses on leading Aptiv business in efficient and compliant operations in line with all import and export regulations, as well as all Aptiv internal policies and procedures, reporting to the Americas Corporate Trade Lead.

Main Responsibilities

• Support global compliance efforts with Customs and Trade related legislation and regulations, ensuring alignment with corporate policies.
• Lead assigned initiatives, navigating ambiguity and fast-paced environments with sound judgment and escalation as needed.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international export, customs, and sanctions regulations, as well as Aptiv's internal policies.
• Lead export compliance operations across the Americas region, supporting Aptiv and its subsidiaries.
• Serve as subject matter expert on export classification (CCL, USML), license determination, and jurisdictional analysis.
• Coordinate trade data analysis and act as a liaison to Aptiv executive leadership on escalated tariff matters.
• Manage components of Aptiv's Corporate Trade Compliance Internal Assessment, including site reviews and follow-up on improvement actions.
• Oversee AMERICAS trade systems, including rollout and adoption of new modules in partnership with IT and business teams.
• Maintain and update trade compliance processes and procedures, ensuring documentation reflects current practices.
• Deliver targeted training programs to cross-functional teams, enhancing awareness and understanding of trade compliance requirements.
• Support compliance with customs special procedures (e.g., IPR, OPR, Customs Warehousing, Temporary Import), working closely with site teams.
• Assist Aptiv sites with origin determination, Free Trade Agreement qualification, and issuance of Long-Term Supplier Declarations.
• Facilitate Aptiv's engagement in Supply Chain Security.
• Ensure proper recordkeeping of customs documentation in accordance with legal and corporate standards.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Trade Compliance leadership team on AMERICAS duty savings initiatives and project execution.
• Analyze import / export data to identify potential duty mitigation opportunities and support related business cases.
• Support export and customs compliance audits, partnering with plant and business teams.
• Provide input during due diligence and M&A activities, focusing on trade compliance considerations.
• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Logistics, Tax, Finance, and site teams to support strategic planning and operational alignment.

Education / Experience / Key Requirements

Skills & Knowledge

Why join us?

Your Benefits at Aptiv :

Apply today, and together let's change tomorrow! Salary Range : $120k - $180k with competitive benefits.

As a candidate for this position, your salary and will be contingent upon your work experience, education, skills and any other factors Aptiv considers relevant to the hiring decision.

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.