Trade Compliance Manager

Full-time | Assurance | Olathe, KS

About the role

TVH is looking for a hands-on Compliance Team Lead to spearhead our Americas compliance regional operations. This is a unique “Player-Coach” role designed for a leader who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves. You will be the primary technical authority for Americas compliance while leading a high-performing team. Reporting into our global structure—specifically to the Global Customs & Trade Compliance Manager or the VP Assurance in Belgium—you will bridge the gap between global compliance principles and regional strategy and execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage the regional team—yourself, a compliance expert and advisor, plus several indirect compliance stakeholders—overseeing day-to-day compliance operations.
• Foster an open, constructive, and proactive team spirit across the Americas region.
• Hire, coach, and appraise team members to ensure a positive, performant culture reflecting TVH’s values.
• Translate applicable regional regulation and global compliance frameworks (e.g. Customs & Trade, Product) into implementable regional policies and procedures.
• Act as the regional authority and key point of contact for complex compliance requirements and cases, providing solution-oriented advice to stakeholders.
• Ensure timely escalation, both in the Americas region and within the Assurance function.
• Identify, investigate, and report on compliance requirements, risks, findings and trends (e.g. C-TPAT, Export Control, Origin Management).
• Identify bottlenecks in current governance and implement improvements to ensure TVH conducts business effectively, efficiently and with integrity.
• Suggest and support in building and strengthening Americas processes and controls to reduce compliance risk.
• Participate in and coordinate specific projects, ensuring compliance parameters are met from definition to delivery.
• Actively promote compliance awareness across all levels of the Americas organization.
• Report into our global structure—specifically to the Global Customs & Trade Compliance Manager or the VP Assurance in Belgium.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years in international trade and compliance.
• Deep knowledge of customs regulations, internal controls, risk management, and monitoring techniques.
• Customs broker license and/or experience with product compliance is considered a plus.
• Proficient in the use of the Google Suite and able to quickly adapt to global compliance reporting tools and global trade management tools.
• Solution-oriented mindset—you don’t just find problems, you come up with simple solutions to complex regulatory hurdles.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to report US metrics clearly and respectfully to America leadership and global Assurance leadership in Belgium.
• Proven ability to manage overlapping priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

You’ll be part of a people-centric culture where your well-being truly matters. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Unique perks like an onsite health clinic and an exceptional dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6%.
• Onsite preschool, a full-service restaurant, and access to an onsite gym.
• Regular team events and a collaborative, welcoming environment.
• Opportunities for professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning and a variety of in-house and external training programs.
• The chance to grow both personally and professionally in a dynamic, scale-up environment, backed by the strength and stability of a global company.

About TVH

TVH is a parts specialist for quality parts and accessories for material handling, industrial vehicles, and construction and agricultural equipment. Working at TVH is opting for a company that excels as an international market leader and is well-known for its unstoppable craving for innovation.