Global Trade and Compliance Manager

Address 2200 Commerce Blvd, Mound, MN 55364, USA

Compensation $90,000.00 - $/year

Tank Holding Corporation has become the market leader and manufacturer of rotationally molded poly and welded steel bulk storage and material handling products in North America. Tank Holding Corp is growing rapidly and is always working to expand its capabilities and diversify product offerings consistent with the company values of growth and service to its customers.

The Global Trade and Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and maintaining Tank Holding’s global trade compliance program. This role oversees all compliance functions related to the international movement of products, parts, and technical data, ensuring adherence to global trade regulations, export/import controls, and internal policies. The role also includes strategic and operational responsibility for international logistics, including carrier management, documentation, cost control, and global customs coordination.

This job is for you if…

• You thrive on structure, regulatory detail, and ensuring things are done right the first time.
• You understand international trade laws and how they connect to company success.
• You enjoy partnering with cross‑functional teams to align operations with compliance.
• You are solutions‑driven and know how to build efficient processes in complex environments.

• Manage the Global Trade Compliance Program, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement global trade and compliance policies, SOPs, audit programs, and training.
• Maintain HTS and ECCN classifications and ensure accurate country‑of‑origin documentation.
• Responsible for customer USMCA transactions including compliance, documentation and record‑keeping.
• Oversee export/import licensing, regulatory filings and restricted 3rd‑party screening.
• Act as the primary liaison for U.S. Customs, BIS, OFAC, Census Bureau, and other regulatory bodies.
• Conduct internal audits and manage responses to governmental inquiries or investigations.
• Submit binding ruling requests and write formal compliance memos and opinions.
• Coordinate with IT to develop compliance support within ERP systems.

• Oversee all international transportation activities, including ocean, air, and surface shipments.
• Select, negotiate, and manage relationships with international and domestic carriers and customs brokers.
• Monitor freight charges, manage invoices, and lead cost‑saving initiatives.
• Ensure all international shipping documentation is accurate and legally compliant.
• Support and improve distribution logistics and inventory movement for global warehouses.
• Provide transportation quotes and routing support for customer and vendor shipments.
• Facilitate offshore shipments and quotes (HI, AK, PR, Guam) and domestic LTL and FTL.

• In‑depth knowledge of global trade laws and U.S. regulations (ITAR, EAR, OFAC, U.S. CBP, ISPM 15, VGM, ISF, etc.).
• Strong understanding of international transportation and logistics operations.
• Proven experience developing compliance programs and managing audits.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Bachelor’s degree in International Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in global trade compliance and logistics.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional, represents 1 to 33% or 1‑2 hours of an 8‑hour day.
• Frequently, represents 34 to 66% or 2 ½ to 5 ½ hours of an 8‑hour day.
• Regularly, represents 67 to 100% or 6 to 8 hours of an 8‑hour day.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Office environment is within a factory setting.

The percentage of travel is