Global Trade Compliance Manager

Job Title: Global Trade Compliance Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Customer Service and Logistics 6410

Reports to: Senior Manager Global Trade and Logistics

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

The Global Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing global export and import compliance activities across the organization, ensuring adherence to all applicable U.S. and non-U.S. trade regulations. This role manages complex international trade transactions, provides expert regulatory analysis, and serves as a strategic advisor to business leaders on trade compliance risk, licensing strategy, and regulatory requirements.

The Global Trade Compliance Manager owns the analysis, execution, and continuous improvement of export and import compliance programs, including product classification, license determination and management, and transaction review. This role ensures that trade compliance activities are effectively integrated into business operations, enabling compliant global trade while supporting operational efficiency and growth.

• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of global export and import compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct and oversee internal audits and assessments of export and import transactions to identify compliance gaps, trends, and risk exposure.
• Develop corrective action plans and partner with cross‑functional teams to remediate compliance issues.
• Monitor changes in global trade regulations and assess the impact on company operations, products, and markets.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex or high‑risk trade compliance matters.
• Provide trade compliance training and guidance to internal stakeholders, including operations, logistics, engineering, supply chain, and sales.

• Analyze and manage export and import transactions to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, licenses, authorizations, and internal controls.
• Review transaction documentation for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory alignment prior to shipment or filing.
• Exercise independent authority to stop, delay, or escrow transactions when compliance risks are identified.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and external trade advisors.

• Perform and oversee product classifications under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), as well as Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications for import purposes.
• Maintain and govern export control classifications (ECCNs, USML categories) and HTS master data within ERP systems.
• Partner with engineering and technical teams to evaluate product functionality and technical characteristics for accurate classification.
• Ensure classification determinations are documented, defensible, and auditable.

• Determine export licensing requirements based on product classification, end use, end user, destination, and applicable regulatory restrictions.
• Prepare, submit, and manage export license applications and related documentation (e.g., BIS SNAP‑R, DDTC licenses and agreements).
• Track license approvals, provisos, conditions, and expiration dates to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Advise business stakeholders on licensing strategies, lead times, and regulatory constraints impacting commercial decisions.

• Ensure compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations, including EAR, ITAR, OFAC, BIS, Customs Regulations, Sanctions, and FTR.
• Lead Free Trade Agreement (FTA) participation efforts, including supplier solicitations and preparation of Certificates of Origin.
• Oversee border‑crossing transactions for equipment and materials moving between the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and other international locations.
• Prepare and review import and export documentation required for customs clearance and regulatory reporting.
• Support and lead special projects related to global trade…