Manager, Trade Compliance

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases
(the “Group”) is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso ACD is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in machinery designed to operate at cryogenic temperatures as low as – 420 degrees Fahrenheit, the boiling point of Liquid hydrogen. For over 50 years, Nikkiso ACD has specialized in centrifugal and reciprocating pumps as well as turbines for air separation. Nikkiso ACD has the most diversified product line in the industry covering nearly every application requiring pumps or turboexpanders.

This position is based at Nikkiso ACD, LLC, located in Santa Ana, CA.

The Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for managing Nikkiso ACD's trade compliance activities and overseeing the Company's import and export operations, with primary emphasis on exports. This position supervises the Import/Export team and serves as the primary resource for trade compliance matters and complex international transactions.

The Trade Compliance Manager works across the organization to ensure international transactions are executed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable U.S. trade regulations. The position works closely with Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Finance, Corporate Trade Compliance, and Nikkiso Group companies worldwide.

• Manage ACD's export and import compliance activities and ensure appropriate trade compliance controls are followed.
• Review and approve international transactions from a trade compliance perspective, including restricted party screening, end-use and end-user review, identification and resolution of transaction red flags, and required export compliance documentation.
• Lead and supervise the Import/Export team, providing direction, training, coaching, and support on trade compliance and international shipping matters.
• Research, assign, and maintain HTS and Schedule B classifications and provide guidance on U.S. export requirements, including export documentation, AES/EEI filing requirements, and export classifications.
• Manage relationships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and other international logistics service providers.
• Ensure trade compliance and import/export records are properly maintained; conduct internal trade compliance audits and support Corporate or external audits as required.
• Partner with Corporate Trade Compliance to implement Company trade compliance policies and initiatives at ACD, provide employee training and guidance, and address export controls, sanctions, licensing, classification, and other regulatory matters requiring additional review.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. export requirements and working knowledge of U.S. customs regulations and import requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with HTS and Schedule B classification.
• Strong understanding of international shipping processes and documentation.
• Proven ability to lead, train, coach, and develop employees.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and communicate them clearly to employees and business partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Experience in an industrial manufacturing or…