Corporate Trade Compliance Manager

Corporate Trade Compliance Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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 with in 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.

• Competitive compensation package. $115,000 – $125,000 DOE

• 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.