Purpose of Position:

The Trade Compliance Manager will oversee and coordinate all trade compliance activities to ensure adherence to regulations and optimize operational efficiency within the organization's import/export processes.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise daily activities related to trade compliance, including receipt, transfer, and accurate inventory management.
• Assign and manage personnel to efficiently handle incoming materials, ensuring timely offloading and routing within the facility.
• Coordinate distribution of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) items throughout the facility to support operational needs.
• Ensure seamless delivery of raw materials to manufacturing areas to prevent production interruptions.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts and audits to meet departmental objectives.
• Develop, update, and implement trade control and compliance procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure maximum compliance with Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) and Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) requirements.
• Coordinate dispatch of materials based on production requirements to avoid interruptions.
• Proactively identify and address potential issues that may impact inventory accuracy or production continuity.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Foreign Trade, International Trade, or Logistics.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in import/export compliance
• Proficiency in SAP and strong knowledge of customs regulations.
• Subject matter expertise in logistics processes and project identification to drive efficiency improvements.
• Subject Matter Expert in Annex 24 and Annex 31 regulations

Additional Skills:

• Bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish).
• Strong understanding of customs documentation and procedures.