Supply Chain Manager - Tariff and Trade Compliance

MGR I SUPPLY CHAIN

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world. 

About TE:

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more.  With more than 85,000 employees, including 9,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 130 countries, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS.  

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Supply Chain Manager (Tariff Management) role exists to protect TE’s cost, margin, and customer commitments by embedding tariff and trade considerations into end‑to‑end supply chain planning and execution. 

This role serves as a business-facing supply chain lead for tariff-related topics, working in close partnership with Global Trade Services (GTS), Procurement, Finance, Pricing, Engineering, and Operations. The position ensures fast, compliant, and data-driven responses to changes in global tariff regulations (e.g. Sections 301, 232, 122), while driving sustainable mitigation strategies across the network. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

 

Tariff Impact Management & Mitigation 

Own supply chain–led tariff impact assessment and mitigation execution across sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and customer delivery. 

Partner with GTS on correct application of tariff rules, COO, HTS classification, exemptions, and mitigations. 

Drive prioritization of high-exposure PNs, materials, and customers in line with business priorities. 

 

Cross‑Functional Business Partnering 

Act as the single supply chain point of contact for tariff-related topics at BU level. 

Coordinate across Procurement, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Pricing, and Sales to evaluate and execute mitigation actions (localization, supplier shifts, re‑labeling, routing changes, etc.). 

Support commercial decision-making by providing clear scenarios and trade-offs. 

 

Data, Systems & Process Integration 

Embed tariff considerations into SAP processes and master data (BOMs, material master, COO, pricing conditions). 

Ensure data accuracy and audit readiness related to tariff calculations, paid tariffs, and mitigation assumptions. 

Work with Agentic AI company on tariff models, simulations, and dashboards to improve speed and transparency. 

 

Governance & Executive Visibility 

Provide regular visibility to Supply Chain and BU leadership on tariff exposure, mitigation progress, and risks. 

Support internal governance, reviews, and ad‑hoc analysis related to tariff developments. 

Contribute to building future-ready tariff and trade capabilities within BU Supply Chain. 

 

Mandate Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, or related field. 

8+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Operations, or Trade-related roles. 

Demonstrated exposure to tariff, trade compliance, or customs-driven business impacts. 

Strong working knowledge of SAP (MM/SD/BOM, master data, reporting). 

Proven ability to work effectively in a matrix, fast-changing regulatory environment. 

Comfortable working across different time zones and regions. 

 

Preferred Experience & Skills 

Knowledge of Section 301 / 232 / 122 tariffs, COO rules, Incoterms, customs valuation. 

Experience working directly with Global Trade Services or external customs stakeholders. 

Strong analytical capability with the ability to translate complexity into clear business actions. 

Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills. 

Comfort operating with ambiguity and driving structure in evolving situations. 

 

Competencies for Success at TE 

Customer & Business Focus 

Data‑driven decision making 

Cross‑functional collaboration 

Bias for action and simplification 

Integrity and compliance mindset 

 

Experience Level

Senior Level