Position:
- Senior Trade Compliance Manager
Job Description:
- Arrow Electronics is a global provider of products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components and enterprise computing solutions.
Arrow Electronics guides innovation forward for over 220,000 leading technology manufacturers and service providers. With 2025 sales of $30.9 billion, Arrow develops technology solutions that improve business and daily life. The company maintains 228 locations worldwide with over 85 countries served. A Fortune 154 company with 21,500 employees worldwide, Arrow brings technology solutions to a breadth of markets, including telecommunications, information systems, transportation, medical, industrial, and consumer electronics. Arrow provides specialized services and expertise across the entire product lifecycle. Arrow does this by connecting customers to the right technology at the right place, time, and price. Arrow provides extraordinary value to customers and suppliers - the best technology companies in the world - and connects them through the company's industry-leading services.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Global Trade Compliance Leadership
- + Serve as the subject matter expert on all import and export laws, regulations, and compliance requirements across global regions.
+ Establish and maintain robust processes and procedures to ensure Arrow's adherence to trade and customs regulations, including export controls, sanctions, and import regulations. + Partner with Legal and operational stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate trade compliance risks, ensuring consistent alignment with internal policies and government mandates. + Lead and oversee regional trade operations teams conducting trade risk assessments and compliance audits.
- Strategic and Operational Excellence
- + Contribute to and help shape the global strategy for trade management and compliance as part of the department's leadership team.
+ Develop and implement global trade structures, resource plans, and procedures to meet government requirements and business objectives. + Drive performance and consistency across regional geographies, ensuring all import and export processes are robust, standardized, and auditable. + Lead the development of trade and tariff optimization strategies—such as foreign-trade-zone (FTZ) programs, drawback initiatives, and tariff classification improvements—to enhance efficiency and cost savings.
- Systems, Analytics, and Process Optimization
- + Initiate, test, and implement system controls and automation for trade operations, promoting accuracy, quality, efficiency, and risk reduction.
+ Oversee integration and compliance alignment of systems such as ERP, Global Trade Management (GTM), and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS). + Partner with IT on the design, testing, and deployment of trade management software solutions and compliance applications. + Facilitate ongoing awareness, training, and performance management for automated trade compliance processes. + Generate and analyze trade data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and enhanced compliance accuracy.
- Cross-Functional and Regional Collaboration
- + Collaborate closely with Legal, Supply Chain, and Business leadership to develop risk mitigation strategies and compliance best practices. + Provide executive-level insights and recommendations to regional business leaders to ensure trade operations align with strategic priorities. + Lead and develop regional teams to ensure high performance, accountability, and operational excellence.
What We Are Looking For:
- + Minimum of 10 years of relevant global trade operations or compliance experience with a bachelor's degree, or 8 years with an advanced degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Proven ability to lead teams of trade professionals across geographies. + Demonstrated success in influencing and driving organizational direction across complex, matrixed environments. + In-depth knowledge of global trade regulations, import/export procedures, and customs compliance (including EAR, ITAR, and OFAC regulations). + Experience managing and optimizing ERP, GTM, and transportation/logistics systems for compliance integration. + Proficiency with data analysis to drive performance insights and compliance reporting. + Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills. + Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities across all organizational levels. + Adept at managing large-scale process improvements using tools such as Lean or Six Sigma. + Ability to balance compliance with operational efficiency and cost optimization. + This position has a 10% manager bonus that is included in the compensation posted
Work Arrangement:
- _This position will follow a hybrid schedule of 3 days in our office (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) and 2 days per week from home._
What's In It For You:
- At Arrow, we recognize that financial rewards and great benefits are important aspects of an ideal job.
That's why we offer competitive financial compensation, including various compensation plans and a solid benefits package. + Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance + 401k, With Matching Contributions + Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance + Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options + Paid Time Off (including sick, holiday, vacation, etc.) + Tuition Reimbursement + Growth Opportunities + Discounted RTD Passes, with convenient office location off RTD Light Rail (Dry Creek Exit) + On-site Café with Catering Option for Busy Lifestyles + 24/7/365 On-site Gym and Lockers, Free for Use to All Employees! + Bike Racks + And more! Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Arrow about our Employee Referral Process! \#LI-KO1
Annual Hiring Range/Hourly Rate:
- $143,100.00 - $176,176.00 Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level. The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive (if applicable) will be finalized at offer.
Location:
- US-CO-Denver, Colorado (Panorama Arrow Building)
Time Type:
- Full time
Job Category:
- Business Support
EEO Statement:
- Arrow is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. (Arrow EEO/AAP policy) (https://cdn.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/ARELUS/documents/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPolicy\_UnitedStates\_2024-1713302215740.pdf) _All Arrow job postings are for existing job vacancies_ . _We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period of time. We encourage your prompt application._ _In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information._Arrow Electronics, Inc.'s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, citizenship, veran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by applicable state, federal or local laws. Our policy of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action applies to all employment decisions personnel policies and practices, or programs.
