Global Trade Compliance Manager

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As part of the Global Stewardship team, this individual will be the Global Trade Compliance (GTC) Regional Lead for US and Canada. The role will have responsibility for import/export GTC matters in the region and ownership of various global GTC programs. As the GTC SME for the region, the role will proactively and strategically partner with the business, and cross‑functionally, to advise and problem solve.

This position will either be a hybrid role, working 2 days a week in the Pleasanton, CA office, or it will be a fully remote position based in the United States.

• Develop, improve, and maintain all aspects of Clorox’s GTC programs pertaining to imports/exports in the US and Canada.

• Manage regional import/export related activities, including, but not limited to, determine HS classifications, monitor tariffs, oversee country of origin and free trade agreement qualifications, optimize customs valuation practices and manage U.S. Reconciliation filings, ensure accuracy of customs declarations, support export controls, sanctions, anti‑boycott, and CTPAT matters.

• Work collaboratively with the:

  • Import/Export Operations team to ensure implementation of GTC policies and procedures, support day to day decision‑making and facilitate resolution on key customs matters.

  • Regulatory Team to identify and manage non‑tariff barriers such as EPA and FDA requirements for imports/exports.

  • Other GTC Regional Leaders for cross‑border trade matters.

  • Partner functions including Legal, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sales, R&D, and Manufacturing.

• Manage internal/external audits and communications with government officials, including advocating positions.

• Monitor technical developments for their region and timely communicate to cross‑functional partners and stakeholders.

• Collaborate with third parties engaged to ensure compliance with trade laws and regulations and monitor performance.

• Represent GTC in cross‑functional, strategic projects and initiatives. This includes:

  • Advise on strategy, design project plans, and manage execution to ensure compliance, customs duties optimization, and operational efficiency.

  • Identify alternative options/solutions and effectively communicate pros and cons to stakeholders to ensure sound decision‑making.

  • Detect issues and proactively take the initiative to effect positive change, enhance compliance and increase efficiency.

• Work collaboratively with other Regional GTC Leaders to share initiatives and develop and execute global strategies.

• Understand industry best practices and constantly evaluate Clorox’s practices to identify automation and improvement opportunities.

• Take ownership of global GTC programs affecting all the regions (including classification, country of origin, free trade agreements, customs valuation, sanctions, restricted party screening, internal audits, GTC input to IT implementations):

  • Ensure constant improvement and optimization/efficiency of the global GTC program.

  • Own all aspects of strategy & execution of global GTC program.

  • Develop and improve processes, including for cross‑functional partners’ support, and monitor adherence to process.

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent number of years of industry experience.

• 8+ years experience with import/export global trade compliance matters.

• Prior relevant in‑house experience.

• Deep understanding of and practical experience in:

  • WTO, WCO, US, and Canada legal framework for the determination of HS classifications, country of origin, and customs valuation.

  • Determining FTA eligibility for US and Canada FTAs and performing adequate levels of due diligence to substantiate FTA claims.

  • Setting up global trade compliance policies and procedures.

  • Setting up new supply chains, including:
    1) identifying all GTC related issues;
    2) making decisions about correct customs data (e.g., HS classification, FTAs, customs…