What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Trade Compliance Manager position at Legacy Talent Search?
Legacy Talent Search is currently seeking candidates for a Corporate Trade Compliance Manager role. Our client is a well-established manufacturing industry leader known for innovation, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality products across global markets. With a strong focus on growth and continuous improvement, they are seeking a hands-on trade compliance professional who can help drive efficient international import operations while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day U.S. import compliance operations, ensuring adherence to CBP, CBSA, and international trade regulations.
- Work directly with customs brokers, freight partners, warehouse operators, and internal teams to resolve shipment-level issues proactively.
- Oversee import documentation accuracy, tariff classifications, duty management, and customs compliance processes.
- Ensure compliance related to ADD/CVD regulations, Section 301 tariffs, USMCA/CUSMA requirements, and other applicable trade programs.
- Support bonded warehouse operations and identify opportunities to legally minimize duty exposure and improve efficiency.
- Partner with Procurement, Engineering, and Operations teams to understand imported materials and maintain accurate trade documentation.
- Monitor changing trade regulations and communicate compliance impacts to internal stakeholders.
- Assist with audits, compliance reviews, and process improvement initiatives related to global trade operations.
- Maintain strong relationships with customs brokers, government agencies, and logistics providers to support smooth import activity.
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase operational efficiency and reduce compliance risk.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; trade compliance/customs certification or related credentials highly preferred.
- 8 years of hands-on experience managing import operations and trade compliance.
- Strong experience working directly with U.S. import regulations, customs brokers, and international shipping operations.
- Experience importing goods from China is highly preferred.
- Practical knowledge of ADD/CVD, Section 301 tariffs, USMCA/CUSMA, and related customs regulations.
- Bonded warehouse experience is a significant plus.
- Experience within manufacturing, solar, industrial, or related environments preferred.
- Strong understanding of international logistics, customs documentation, and shipment-level problem solving.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off.
- Hybrid work flexibility with a collaborative team environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- The chance to contribute to a growing organization focused on innovation and operational excellence.
At Legacy Talent Search, we are more than just a staffing agency. We are dedicated to supporting the growth of the American economy and way of life, one job at a time. With a focus on rebranding the staffing industry, we work tirelessly to show how a specialized recruiting team can drive productivity. Our legacy is built on people and community—how we help others is how we leave our mark.
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Legacy Talent Search is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $115,000 - $125,000