Global Trade Compliance Manager

Job Overview:

Report to the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, leading the company’s global trade compliance program for all business lines in a multinational EPCI environment, covering sanctions, export controls, and customs compliance

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain global trade compliance policies, procedures, controls, and best practices; drive consistent implementation across regions, projects, and functions
• Advise business lines and corporate functions on the interpretation and application of applicable trade regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR as applicable, OFAC, customs rules, and local requirements)
• Continuously improve export control processes, including technology control plans, deemed export controls (where applicable), recordkeeping, and audit-ready documentation
• Direct export classification and licensing support, including product/technology classification, end-use/end-user reviews, and screening/escalation workflows
• Oversee customs compliance activities, including HTS classification support, duty rate reviews, provide valuation/origin guidance, and import/export documentation requirements
• Support Global Logistics on preferential duty programs and free trade agreements; partner with Supply Chain to capture savings while maintaining compliance
• Partner with Global Logistics to oversee third-party compliance with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners; define requirements, monitor performance, and enforce corrective actions
• Lead responses to customs and government inquiries in trade compliance areas and manage post-entry activities (e.g., reconciliations, voluntary disclosures/tenders, protests, and post-summary corrections) in coordination with Legal and business stakeholders
• Monitor global regulatory changes and identify and advise operational and contractual impacts
• Collaborate with Internal Audit and other corporate functions. Plan and execute risk-based trade compliance audits across business units and third parties; oversee remediation to closure and report outcomes to leadership
• Design and implement enabling technology for export controls and trade data management; define data standards and controls with IT
• Develop and deliver role-based training for functional groups on sanctions, export controls, customs compliance, and company procedures
• Build strong, collaborative partnerships with Business Lines, functions, Legal and Compliance and embed requirements into processes and project execution

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, international business, or a related field
• 10+ years of global trade compliance experience, including deep working knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Customs regulations, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and sustaining a trade compliance program, including policies, controls, training, audits, and remediation
• Proven ability to lead change, drive continuous improvement, and influence stakeholders across multiple business lines and geographies
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver effective compliance training
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for projects and transactions and to work independently with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

• Experience with EU/UK trade laws and practices and other non-U.S. regulatory regimes
• Licensed customs broker (or equivalent) preferred