Trade Compliance Manager

Trade Compliance Manager – Manufacturing

Our manufacturing client is hiring an experienced Trade Compliance Manager to oversee compliance at multiple manufacturing plants.
Relocation is available.

This range is provided by Movement Search & Delivery. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$/yr - $/yr

• Annual Bonus

• Comply with the Code of Conduct Requirements and Export Compliance Manual/Handbook.
• Oversee trade compliance activities at the manufacturing location, ensuring full adherence to ITAR, EAR, and other relevant export/import regulations.
• Maintain and enforce internal trade compliance processes and policies, ensuring they align with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the proper documentation is in place for international shipments, including Commercial Invoices, Electronic Export Information (EEI), Air Waybill (AWB), export licenses, and any applicable exceptions or exemptions.
• Conduct regular internal audits of the site’s trade compliance activities, identifying potential risks and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Provide internal training to site employees on trade compliance matters, ensuring they understand regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Develop and deliver training sessions to increase awareness of trade compliance practices across the site.
• Collaborate with the Regional/Senior Trade Compliance Manager or Director to develop and implement trade compliance procedures, controls, and best practices.
• Review and approve export and import documentation for accuracy and compliance with legal and company requirements.
• Manage and maintain export classification matrix, ensuring that they are accurate and up to date.
• Manage export and import compliance, ensuring adherence to U.S. and Mexican trade regulations.
• Oversee imports under the USMCA, with the ability to qualify goods for preferential treatment when applicable.
• Prepare and submit Manufacturing License Agreement (MLA) applications, as well as DSP-73 and DSP-5 export license applications.
• Maintain and manage MLAs and export licenses, ensuring full compliance with all regulatory requirements, including timely amendments and replacements as needed.
• Work closely with internal teams (logistics, shipping, legal, etc.) to ensure the smooth processing of international shipments.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements, including any needed filings for export licenses, EEI submissions, and recordkeeping.
• Maintain and update site records to ensure compliance with internal policies and legal requirements.
• Monitor changes in export and import regulations and work with the leadership team to implement necessary changes to ensure continued compliance.

• Bachelor's degree preferred or associate’s degree with 5-10 years of experience working in trade compliance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in trade compliance, specifically with ITAR and EAR regulations.
• Strong knowledge of international shipping processes, including Commercial Invoices, EEI, AWB, licensing, and exception/exemption use.
• Experience conducting internal audits of trade compliance practices and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective internal training programs on trade compliance topics.
• Experience in maintaining and updating internal trade compliance processes, policies, and procedures.
• Familiarity with export licensing (DSP5, 73 and MLA), export classification, and U.S. Customs regulations.
• Skilled in performing HTS classification determinations, with a strong understanding of tariff schedules is highly desired.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and trade compliance software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with a proactive approach to compliance and risk management.

• Experience working with the U.S. Department of State (ITAR) and the Department of Commerce (EAR).
• Knowledge of automated trade compliance systems and reporting platforms.
• Familiarity with the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) system.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)