Trade Compliance Manager

Overview

About The Role The Trade Compliance Manager will lead a small team of compliance analysts while remaining actively involved in day-to-day trade compliance operations. This role is responsible for overseeing global import and export compliance, ensuring adherence to international trade regulations, and optimizing tariff and freight cost strategies. The manager will drive process improvements, implement internal controls, and provide strategic insights to support our multinational supply chain operations.

Requisition : R-104538

• Lead and mentor a small team of Trade Compliance Analysts, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Allocate resources and prioritize tasks to ensure timely and accurate compliance activities.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and compliance excellence.

• Oversee and participate in record-keeping for import/export filings and day-to-day compliance activities.
• Supervise classification processes for HTS, Schedule B, and Harmonized System Codes (HSC) to ensure compliant imports/exports and maximize duty savings.
• Understand trade restrictions on items under regulatory control, classify ECCN, obtain import/export licenses as necessary.
• Manage post-entry corrections and ensure proper record maintenance.
• Develop and monitor reporting metrics for internal audits, clearance accuracy, duty, tax, and compliance visibility.
• Lead corrective action plans resulting from audits and compliance issues.
• Review and audit documentation for import/export shipments, ensuring accuracy and identifying duty drawback opportunities.
• Ensure all transactions comply with applicable international trade laws and regulations.

• Partner with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Finance, Legal) to align compliance strategies with business objectives.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex compliance issues.

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (International specialization is a plus).
• CCS or CES certifications strongly preferred.
• Customs Broker License highly desired (or willingness to obtain).

• Minimum of 6-8+ years of experience in trade compliance, freight forwarding, ocean/air logistics, or international transportation.
• 0-3+ years leading and mentoring talent.
• Proven experience managing a team and leading compliance initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with global import/export activities and customs compliance.

• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs);
  Power BI experience highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Bi/multilingual abilities (e.g., Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Dutch, French, or Spanish) are a plus.

ZT Systems analyzes market data to ensure a competitive compensation package. The typical base salary for this position is expected to be between $118,125 and $173,250 per year. Final base salary is determined on an individual basis based on experience and qualifications. Base salary is part of a broader total rewards package including bonuses, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

About ZT Systems

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, offers opportunities to collaborate with industry leaders to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions. We value fast, thoughtful execution and continuous learning. Join us to help build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support well-being, financial security, and professional development. Benefits vary by location and may include:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Parental leave and family care support
• Structured training and growth opportunities

EEO Notice ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All offers are conditional subject to applicable laws and requirements.