Supply Chain Solutions Manager

Job Description

The Trade Operations Supply Chain Solutions Manager will serve as the internal subject matter expert for trade compliance, tariff management, export controls, and international logistics. Reporting to the Senior Trade Operations Manager, the role translates tariff developments, regulatory changes, and geopolitical shifts into clear, actionable guidance for internal stakeholders across Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations. The manager directly leads a team of three and supports complex cross‑functional projects within the Global Transportation and Trade organization.

• Serve as primary resource for trade compliance and logistics inquiries across all business functions.
• Advise on compliance implications of sourcing decisions, HTS classification changes, Incoterms selection, and cross‑border fulfillment strategies.
• Develop and maintain internal reference tools, FAQs, and guidance documents for non‑trade stakeholders.
• Leverage AI and emerging technology to enhance regulatory research, accelerate analysis, and improve guidance quality.
• Monitor and analyze tariff developments (IEEPA, Section 301/232, FTA changes, CBP updates) and translate their financial and operational impact into clear summaries for leadership.
• Track geopolitical developments and proactively brief stakeholders on anticipated supply chain and cost implications.
• Maintain an organized repository of duty rates, HTS classifications, FTA eligibility, and COO rules.
• Prepare concise tariff impact analyses to support sourcing decisions, pricing discussions, and executive briefings.
• Maintain strong working knowledge of U.S. export control matters (EAR, ITAR) and support license determination processes, denied‑party screening, and end‑use reviews.
• Coordinate exchange with Sales, Legal, and Ops on export control implications of new customers, geographies, and product lines.
• Execute tariff mitigation strategies including FTA utilization, HTS reclassification, first‑sale valuation, exclusion petition monitoring.
• Support IEEPA and Section 301/232 recovery efforts, including ACE entry audits and CBP protest preparation.
• Support Duty Drawback, FTZ admission, zone status reporting, and IMMEX compliance.
• Contribute trade expertise to system implementations, trade program expansions, and new market entry initiatives.
• Serve as trade compliance representative in cross‑departmental working groups and lead or coordinate cross‑border compliance work streams.
• Supervise trade operations professionals, provide direction, workload assignments, and hands‑on support for complex issues.
• Lead regular 1:1s, deliver feedback, support development, and foster a compliant culture.

• 10+ years in customs compliance, international trade operations, tariff management, or related field.
• Experience as internal SME for trade compliance or regulatory matters.
• Strong knowledge of U.S., EU, UK, and Asian customs regulations, tariff structures, HTS classification, and import/export compliance.
• Familiarity with CBP ACE, entry types, post‑entry procedures, protest processes; FTZ, Duty Drawback, and IMMEX experience preferred.
• Experience with U.S. export controls (EAR, ITAR) and dual‑use technology classification.
• Experience supervising at least one direct report.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience preparing tariff impact analyses and regulatory briefings for leadership audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to translate complex regulatory concepts into plain language.
• Working knowledge of Incoterms, international shipping documentation, and import/export filing requirements.

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) designation or active pursuit.
• Experience with IEEPA, Section 301/232, or FTA regulatory developments.
• Familiarity with Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE, Descartes, or equivalent trade compliance platforms; CBP ACE portal proficiency.
• Experience with Duty Drawback, FTZ operations, or IMMEX/maquiladora compliance.
• Knowledge of Mexico cross‑border programs: IMMEX, OEA, SAT/ANAM regulatory environment.
• C‑TPAT program experience.
• Background in electronic components distribution, semiconductor supply…