Global Trade Compliance Manager

Our client is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager to guide the company's international trade compliance strategy and help ensure lawful, efficient movement of goods across global markets.

This role partners with leaders across operations, logistics, engineering, and commercial teams to translate complex trade regulations into practical business decisions. The position plays a central role in strengthening export and import controls, reducing regulatory risk, and supporting continued growth through disciplined compliance oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the development and maintenance of worldwide trade compliance frameworks, including policies, procedures, and internal controls for import and export activities.
• Evaluate cross-border transactions for regulatory compliance, confirming that shipments, filings, and supporting records meet applicable legal and licensing requirements.
• Conduct compliance reviews and internal assessments, identify areas of exposure, and drive corrective actions in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Interpret changes in U.S. and international trade regulations and advise the business on operational impact, risk considerations, and required process updates.
• Serve as the primary escalation resource for sensitive or high-risk trade matters, with authority to pause or elevate transactions when concerns arise.
• Oversee product classification activities under relevant export control and tariff frameworks, ensuring determinations are accurate, documented, and ready for audit review.
• Manage export authorization activities by determining license needs, preparing regulatory submissions, tracking approvals and conditions, and advising teams on licensing timelines.
• Lead trade compliance training efforts for internal partners across supply chain, logistics, engineering, operations, and sales to promote consistent regulatory awareness.
• Support customs and cross-border documentation processes, including clearance and reporting requirements, while contributing to improvement initiatives that strengthen compliance performance.
• Administer free trade agreement participation activities, including supplier outreach and origin documentation, to support compliant international trade programs.