Trade Compliance Manager

Lead a small team of Trade Compliance Analysts while remaining hands-on in day-to-day global import/export operations. Oversee compliance with international trade regulations, optimize tariff and freight costs, drive process improvements, and provide strategic insights to support multinational supply-chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a small team of Trade Compliance Analysts, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Allocate resources and prioritize tasks to ensure timely and accurate compliance activities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and compliance excellence.
• Oversee and participate in record-keeping for import/export filings and day-to-day compliance activities.
• Supervise classification processes for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Schedule B, and Harmonized System Codes (HSC) to ensure compliant imports/exports and maximize duty savings.
• Understand trade restrictions on items under regulatory control, classify ECCN, and obtain import/export licenses as necessary.
• Manage post-entry corrections and ensure proper record maintenance.
• Develop and monitor reporting metrics for internal audits, clearance accuracy, duty, tax, and compliance visibility.
• Lead corrective action plans resulting from audits and compliance issues.
• Review and audit documentation for import/export shipments, identifying duty drawback opportunities.
• Ensure all transactions comply with applicable international trade laws and regulations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Finance, Legal) to align compliance strategies with business objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex compliance issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (International specialization is a plus).
• CCS or CES certifications strongly preferred.
• Customs Broker License highly desired (or willingness to obtain).
• Minimum of 6-8+ years of experience in trade compliance, freight forwarding, ocean/air logistics, or international transportation.
• 0-3+ years leading and mentoring talent.
• Proven experience managing a team and leading compliance initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with global import/export activities and customs compliance.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs); Power BI experience highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bi/multilingual abilities (e.g., Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Dutch, French, or Spanish) are a plus.

Pay

Expected base salary range: $118,125 – $173,250 per year. Final base salary determined by individual experience, skills, knowledge, education, and/or certifications. Additional rewards may include bonus, paid time off, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and wellbeing resources.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based annual bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays.
• Parental leave and family care support programs.
• Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities.
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about.

Onsite role. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, refugee or asylee status, or eligibility for an export-control license.