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Trade Compliance Manager – Job Description
The Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for leading trade compliance matters at the organization, ensuring adherence to import and export regulations. This role focuses on overseeing trade compliance operations, implementing and optimizing compliance programs, and driving tariff mitigation strategies. The individual will proactively identify risks and opportunities while aligning trade compliance priorities with strategic business initiatives.
ey Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day trade compliance operations within the US and Canada, and support global trade compliance activities
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Logistics, R&D, Quality, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with trade laws and internal policies
- Lead tariff mitigation and duty-saving strategies including:
- First sale programs
- Duty drawback
- Country of origin determinations
- Section 232 tariff assessments
- Cost avoidance initiatives
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve trade compliance programs, SOPs, policies, and internal controls across the US, Canada, and Europe
- Identify and execute process improvements to enhance compliance efficiency, reduce regulatory risk, and drive cost savings
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or 6 years of experience in customs, export controls, or related field
- Strong experience managing trade compliance programs and cross-functional projects
- Proficient knowledge of US export regulations including EAR, OFAC sanctions, ECCN classification, export licensing, restricted party screening, and Census regulations
- Strong expertise in US customs regulations including HTS classification, valuation, and country of origin determination
- Working knowledge of Canadian and EU import/export regulations
- Experience implementing tariff mitigation strategies such as free trade agreements, duty drawback, and reconciliation programs
Preferred Qualifications:
- U.S. Licensed Customs Broker (highly preferred)
- Experience with Oracle, ERP systems, and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Prior experience in manufacturing environments, preferably within the life sciences industry
Salary : $57 - $61