US Business Trade Strategy Manager, Global Trade Services

About the role

We are looking for a sharp, customer-obsessed US Business Strategy & Engagement Manager to join our team. In this role, you will shape how we go to market, deepen relationships with strategic customers and partners, and build the engagement frameworks that unlock long-term growth. You will work at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and execution - translating data and customer insights into tangible business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary strategic advisor to US business stakeholders, building deep, trusted relationships across functions and seniority levels
• Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their import needs, supply chain structures, and business objectives, translating these into clear, prioritized action plans
• Identify and evaluate opportunities to streamline import processes, reduce cost, improve compliance, and eliminate unnecessary operational complexity
• Advise stakeholders on the most effective and commercially sound approaches to importing - including duty mitigation strategies, and sourcing alternatives
• Actively translate developments in US trade policy and tariff regulations into specific, timely recommendations tailored to each stakeholder's business
• Lead strategic initiatives end-to-end: from problem definition and stakeholder alignment through to execution and measurable outcome - holding cross-functional teams accountable and making judgment calls when the path forward is unclear
• Develop business cases, strategic recommendations, and executive briefings that enable stakeholders to make informed, confident decisions under uncertainty
• Partner with internal teams—including trade compliance, logistics, finance, and legal—to ensure stakeholder needs are addressed holistically and recommendations are grounded in operational reality
• Drive structured, high-value stakeholder engagement through well-prepared plans and business reviews that focus on outcomes delivered

Qualifications

• 6+ years of compliance, audit or risk management experience
• 5+ years of program or project Management experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and applications at an advanced level
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience building cross-functional partnerships and influencing stakeholders across the organization to act without having a direct reporting relationship
• Experience in written and verbal communication skills to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
• Experience providing and effectively communicating strategic and tactical recommendations based on data
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and initiatives
• Working knowledge of US import processes, trade regulations, and/or tariff structures—or a demonstrated ability to rapidly develop this expertise

Benefits

Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also 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.