As a Supervisor in our Trade Advisory Services practice, you will work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver advisory services across a range of customs and global trade matters:
Client Service & Advisory
Advise U.S. and multinational clients on customs, tariff and trade compliance matters
Support development of trade strategies aligned with business and supply chain objectives
Identify opportunities for duty savings, tariff mitigation and supply chain optimization
Assist with CBP inquiries, audits, disclosures and post-entry adjustments
Engagement Delivery
Manage day-to-day execution of client engagements, including deliverables, timelines and communications
Support end-to-end project lifecycle activities, including scoping, planning and tracking against budgets
Balance multiple priorities across a dynamic and fast-paced client environment
Collaborate with teams across tax, consulting and technology
Practice Growth & Innovation
Identify opportunities to expand services and deepen client relationships
Contribute to development of tools, templates and scalable service offerings
Support internal knowledge sharing and technical collaboration
People & Leadership
Coach and mentor junior team members
Provide feedback and support team development
Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture
Thought Leadership
Support development of client-facing insights and presentations
Participate in webinars, client discussions and industry forums
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, international trade, supply chain or related field
Requires a minimum of four years of experience in customs, international trade or global trade advisory
Requires working knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations (e.g., CBP requirements)
Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel as needed
Advanced degree (MA/MS, MBA, JD, LLM or similar)
Licensed Customs Broker or other trade-related certifications (e.g., CUSECO)
Experience with duty recovery, FTAs (e.g., USMCA), tariff engineering or trade compliance programs
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) or global trade management tools
Experience in a consulting or professional services environment
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 y
Additional Information
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.
As global tariffs, supply chain disruption, and regulatory scrutiny intensify, our clients are seeking practical, strategic guidance to manage risk and unlock opportunity. We are looking for a Supervisor who combines strong technical trade knowledge with a client-first mindset to help deliver high-impact solutions.
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