Trade Operations Manager, NAM, AWS Compliance & Security Assurance

About the Role

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security is seeking a Trade Operations Manager, NAM to join the Global Trade and Product Compliance (GTPC) organization to support import and export operational compliance across the United States and Canada. This position will be based out of an Amazon corporate office in the US and requires the ability to travel periodically. In this role, you will build and maintain compliance monitoring frameworks while collaborating with AWS teams across Security, Datacenter Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, Tax, Finance, and other internal and external stakeholders to execute trade compliance programs and initiatives. You will support programs such as special trade preference programs (e.g., USMCA), trade classification processes, and customs broker partner management. This position reports to the NAM Regional Trade Compliance Manager within GTPC.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory changes – Track import/export regulatory updates impacting NAM cross-border requirements and communicate guidelines to stakeholders.
• Manage daily compliance operations – Provide import/export compliance guidance, coordinate with customs brokers and third-party providers, and manage team deliverables.
• Perform trade classification & tariff analysis – Classify technology, hardware, and software using HTS, Schedule B, and ECCN. Analyze tariffs and support mitigation plans.
• Ensure import documentation compliance – Review documents for accuracy, support entry filing, monitor shipment status, and resolve import holds.
• Build compliance monitoring frameworks – Develop audit and reporting frameworks, conduct self-assessments, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive process improvement & automation – Identify optimization opportunities, build data standards, and enhance trade compliance systems.
• Maintain operational procedures – Document and update SOPs, work instructions, and process revisions.
• Manage cross-functional relationships – Partner with Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Tax, Legal, and Trade Operations to close process gaps.
• Deliver compliance training – Build training and communication plans for internal and external partners; maintain training records.
• Track & report performance metrics – Generate metrics on compliance accuracy, transit time, broker performance, and cost for leadership reporting.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 2+ years of data analysis using tools such as Excel, Pivot Tables, SQL, Tableau, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience in import/export compliance, with foundational knowledge of U.S. and Canada trade regulations
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as engineering, supply chain, or procurement

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Experience in Trade Compliance and/or Supply Chain, such as customs operations, compliance specialist, or customs agent roles
• Experience with Tariff Management & Mitigation processes, including Section 232/301 strategies
• Experience performing trade classifications (HTS codes, ECCNs, and Country of Origin)
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Export/Compliance Specialist (CES/CCS) credential through NCBFAA's NEI Programs, or equivalent trade compliance accreditation

About the Team

Amazon Security values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

At Amazon, security is central to maintaining customer trust and delivering delightful customer experiences. Our organization is responsible for creating and maintaining a high bar for security across all of Amazon's products and services. We offer talented security professionals the chance to accelerate their careers with opportunities to build experience in a wide variety of areas including cloud, devices, retail, entertainment, healthcare, operations, and physical stores.

In Amazon Security, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Ongoing DEI events and learning experiences inspire us to continue learning and to embrace our uniqueness. Addressing the toughest security challenges requires that we seek out and celebrate a diversity of ideas, perspectives, and voices.

We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, training, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve.

Pay

• USA, CA, San Diego - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually
• USA, NY, New York - 112,200.00 - 196,300.00 USD annually
• USA, VA, Arlington - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually
• USA, WA, Seattle - 102,000.00 - 178,400.00 USD annually

Benefits

Amazon offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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