Manager Global Trade Compliance

Overview
The Global Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing global export and import compliance activities across the organization, ensuring adherence to all applicable U.S. and non-U.S. trade regulations. This role manages complex international trade transactions, provides expert regulatory analysis, and serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders on trade compliance risk, licensing strategy, and regulatory requirements.

The Global Trade Compliance Manager owns the analysis, execution, and continuous improvement of export and import compliance programs, including product classification, license determination and management, and transaction review. This role ensures that trade compliance activities are effectively integrated into business operations, enabling compliant global trade while supporting operational efficiency and growth.

YOU MUST BE IN THE MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL METRO AREA

YOU MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK PERMANENTLY IN THE US

Duties

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of global export and import compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct and oversee internal audits and assessments of export and import transactions to identify compliance gaps, trends, and risk exposure.
• Develop corrective action plans and partner with cross-functional teams to remediate compliance issues
• Analyze and manage export and import transactions to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, licenses, authorizations, and internal controls.
• Review transaction documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory alignment prior to shipment or filing.
• Exercise independent authority to stop, delay, or escalate transactions when compliance risks are identified.
• Perform and oversee product classifications under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), as well as Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications for import purposes.
• Maintain and govern export control classifications (ECCNs, USML categories) and HTS master data within ERP systems.
• Determine export licensing requirements based on product classification, end use, end user, destination, and applicable regulatory restrictions.
• Prepare, submit, and manage export license applications and related documentation (e.g., BIS SNAP-R, DDTC licenses and agreements).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain or related discipline
• 7 years of progressive experience in international trade compliance, export controls, or global trade management.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and managing complex export and import transactions.
• Hands-on experience with product classification under EAR and ITAR.
• Direct experience preparing, submitting, and managing export licenses and authorizations.
• Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies.
• Experience developing, implementing, and auditing trade compliance programs.
• Advanced knowledge of ITAR, EAR, OFAC sanctions, Customs Regulations, and Foreign Trade Regulations.
• Strong understanding of international shipping documentation, export licenses, and regulatory filing requirements.
• Proven ability to analyze regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business guidance.
• Ability to independently evaluate compliance risks and make defensible decisions in complex situations.
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft applications (IFS knowledge a plus).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear compliance documentation and guidance.
• YOU MUST BE IN THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA
• YOU MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US PERMANENTLY

Pay: $95,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000 - $130,000