Manager Import and Export Compliance

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enforce import and export compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls across all regions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, including but not limited to: U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations, EU Dual-Use Regulations, and other country-specific import/export laws and trade requirements.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and assess their impact on HVAC products, components, and technologies.
• Oversee accurate product classification (HTS), customs valuation, and country of origin determinations.
• Manage duty mitigation programs, including Free Trade Agreements (USMCA, EU FTAs, etc.), duty drawback, and special customs regimes.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments related to import activity.
• Manage export classification (ECCN), license determination, and licensing activities.
• Ensure compliance with restricted party screening and embargoed country requirements.
• Support export compliance related to HVAC systems, controls, refrigerants, and energy-efficiency technologies with potential dual-use applications.
• Develop and deliver trade compliance training for supply chain, engineering, sales, logistics, and customer service teams.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and operational teams on trade compliance risks and best practices.
• Support new product introductions and market expansions from a compliance perspective.
• Lead internal audits, compliance assessments, and corrective action plans.
• Coordinate responses to government inquiries, audits, and disclosures as needed.
• Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and external trade consultants.
• Drive process improvements and digital compliance solutions to enhance visibility and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in import/export compliance, global trade, or customs for a manufacturing organization.
• Prior experience managing or leading trade compliance programs at a global level.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. and international trade regulations (EAR, OFAC, CBP, EU, and Asia-Pacific regulations).
• Expertise in tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, and FTA qualification.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical business guidance.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed, multinational environment.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field.
• Experience within HVAC, industrial manufacturing, or regulated technical products strongly preferred.
• Licensed U.S. Customs Broker (LCB)
• Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP)
• Export Compliance Certification (e.g., ECoP, CES)
• Familiarity with product regulatory requirements impacting HVAC equipment and components.