Trade Services Manager

Alba is the Customs and Logistics Authority. The success we bring to our customers means we’re looking for talented individuals to join our team. If your primary focus is on customer success, and you have experience in the customs brokerage, trade compliance, or logistics field, we want to speak with you. Review our currently available positions below to see if we have a role for you.

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Position: Trade Services Manager Location: Valley Stream, NY

Job : 208 # of Openings: 1

Location: New York or Philadelphia

In Office Presence: Hybrid

Reports to: Vice President, Regulatory & Trade Services

The Trade Services Manager serves as the technical authority for RTS, leading high value trade advisory services and shaping regulatory strategy for clients. This role translates complex global trade regulations into actionable guidance, optimization strategies, and scalable advisory offerings. Sitting at the center of complex client engagements, this leader oversees customs technical disciplines—including classification, valuation, origin, and trade program design—while driving innovation in duty optimization, supply chain risk management, and emerging regulatory requirements.

Our mission is to ensure customer compliance with US Customs Regulations while coordinating efficient, timely movement of freight and information. Our values guide our decision-making and shape a culture of accountability, growth, and customer-centricity:
Innovation:
We encourage creative problem-solving and continuous improvement in every department. Employees are empowered to propose new ideas, adopt emerging technologies, and challenge the status quo to drive operational excellence.

• Collaboration:
  
  Collaboration is at the heart of our success. Team members work cross-functionally, share knowledge openly, and support each other to achieve shared goals. Every role contributes to a culture of partnership and mutual respect.
• Integrity:
  We pride ourselves on building a reputation of integrity, honesty and trust, while providing an unwavering focus on a high-quality customer experience for our clients.

• Serve as the primary subject matter authority for customs and trade regulations
• Lead complex advisory engagements across classification, valuation, origin, and trade programs
• Provide strategic guidance on regulatory interpretation, defensibility, and risk-based decision making
• Partner with clients to design, enhance, and mature global trade compliance programs

• Oversee and/or deliver advanced technical services, including:
  • Tariff classification determinations (including complex and multijurisdictional matters)
  • HS classification governance, including Chapter 98/99 applications
  • Customs valuation analysis and structuring (e.g., assists, transfer pricing considerations)
  • Prior disclosures and proactive compliance strategies
• Govern product and customs data frameworks to ensure classification accuracy and data integrity

• Lead development and execution of:
  • Duty optimization strategies…