Supervisor - Trade and Tariff Advisory Services

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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.

What You’ll Do

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

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

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 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.