Senior Trade Compliance Manager
Crane Worldwide Logistics • Houston, Texas • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Oct 3, 2026
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls in the form of policies, procedures, and work instructions to ensure that Crane fully satisfies its regulatory obligations pertaining to US Export and Trade Controls and import regulations. Responsible for ensuring training of personnel relative to US Export and Trade Controls and import compliance requirements. Responsible for managing the verification of the effectiveness of such internal controls at Crane stations by conducting or overseeing compliance review audits of all business units that handle export and import transactions (all modes of transport). Analyzes controls through qualitative and quantitative evaluation of transactional documentation for compliance with applicable trade regulations. Responsible for ensuring support for CWL’s global supply chain security program and ensuring compliance with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program and the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Agency Cargo Security Program.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Track and analyze new and revised legislation which govern program compliance to determine impact on operations; modify program as appropriate in response to changes in US trade law or legal requirements.
- Keep abreast of emerging technology changes and innovations through formal or informal study, reading business and professional publications, networking, and participation in professional organizations.
- Provide training to all employees involved in export related activities in accordance with Crane’s Export Compliance and Trade Control Training Plan.
- Maintain Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) security baseline plans and procedures.
- Maintain the Company’s U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security baseline plans and procedures.
- Support and maintain global supply chain security protection goals, objectives and directives consistent with the corporate strategic plan.
- Ensure that export activities are carried out as required by the Department of Commerce, Department of State, Department of Treasury, and other US regulatory agencies as set forth within Crane’s U.S. Export Control Compliance Manual
- Ensure import activities are carried out as required by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations of 19 CFR
- Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and work instructions relative to exports and re-exports.
- Establish and implement internal controls to preclude the company’s participation in transactions or activities contrary to U.S. trade regulations or that are inconsistent with the company’s best practices.
- Annually, perform risk analyses of stations; develop annual audit plan, individual audit agendas, questionnaires and related communications.
- Plan, organize, schedule and lead the audit activities of the Global Trade Compliance Team; providing comprehensive and objective analyses of station export files; verifying completeness, accuracy, compliance and overall file integrity.
- Document audit findings and prepare reports with recommendations for presentation to senior management.
- Investigate possible export or trade compliance violations; track, report, and resolve matters of non-compliance; seeking guidance of the Chief Compliance Officer as necessary.
- Production of recurrent or ad hoc reports, metrics, and presentations for senior management.
- Liaise with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Dept of State, and U.S. Census Bureau, to assist with detentions, seizures, investigations, and mitigation as required.
- Establish and maintain relationships with International Enforcement, North American Enforcement and U.S. Regional Cargo Enforcement agencies.
- Other duties as assigned
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Walking, standing, sitting, possible warehouse work, travel.
- Vision acuity and ability to focus.
- Job will require regular attendance and punctuality with presence on-site at the assigned work location.
OTHER SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Ability to lead, analyze and interpret existing and industry and government requirements.
- Proficient and conversant with all Global Trade Compliance policies, procedures, and work instructions
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from all departments to accomplish assigned objectives.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree/Business or related discipline
- Direct experience and working knowledge on Export Control
- Minimum of 6 years work experience relative to Trade Compliance
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
- Professional certification may be required in some areas
- Within first year employee must obtain certification as a “Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer (CUSECO)
WHY SHOULD YOU WORK FOR CRANE?
At Crane, we believe in providing our employees with excellent benefits at a Great Place to Work.
We offer:
- Quarterly Incentive Plan
- 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
- Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
- Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
- Employee Discounts
- Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates
Come join the leader in logistics and take your career in the right direction.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $88,000–$139,000 per year (median ~$108,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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