Manager - International Trade

We are seeking a strategic and compliance-driven Manager of International Trade to lead and safeguard our Customs & Trade Compliance programs across the US and Canada. In a fast-evolving global market defined by shifting tariff barriers and complex regulations, you will play a pivotal role in mitigating risk, identifying strategic trade opportunities, and driving cost-reduction initiatives.
Manage the Customs & Trade Compliance program in the US and Canada for the purpose of mitigating risk to the company
Ensure compliance with laws and regulations and adherence to strategy
Ability to identify trade-related risks and opportunities in a fast changing and complex environment with increasing tariff barriers
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, i to ensure trade and customs aspects are well understood and considered.
Monitor changes in trade and customs legislation and assess their impact on incl. cost reduction / risk mitigation options
Assist in performing risk risk assessments of the trade compliance program
Provide training and guidance on trade related topics
Identify tariff mitigation strategies and define the guidelines to implement within based on CBP regulations
Assist in Audit defense activities
Ability to review classifications for accuracy
Experience with Foreign Trade Zones, Duty Drawback and Antidumping/Countervailing Duties from a governance perspective
With respect to the USCBP Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal: (i) create reports within PowerBI with information extracted from the ACE portal, to facilitate impact analysis and (ii) run ad hoc reports on request
Support in Forced Labor review and evaluation
Review audit reports, identify key findings and trends, support remedial actions, and track such actions to completion
Assist with monitoring of applicable regulations and help assess the potential changes needed to meet new requirements.
Prepare and deliver training materials on trade topics
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in relevant area
7+ years of progressive experience in international trade compliance, with a strong focus on corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory oversight.
Proven expertise in managing and auditing complex trade programs, including Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ), Duty Drawback, and Antidumping/Countervailing Duties (AD/CVD).
Strong technical proficiency in global trade systems, including advanced experience using the US Customs and Border Protection Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) portal.
Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and mitigate trade-related risks and tariff exposure within a fast-changing and volatile regulatory environment.
Proven track record of successful stakeholder management, with the communication skills necessary to translate complex customs regulations into actionable business strategies for cross-functional teams.
Sharp analytical background with verified experience reviewing, validating, and defending harmonized tariff classifications for accuracy.
High proficiency in MS Office suite and data analytics tools, specifically utilizing Power BI to extract data, build compliance dashboards, and conduct impact analyses.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience managing trade compliance programs across both US and Canadian jurisdictions, including familiarity with CBSA regulations.
Hands-on experience establishing governance frameworks for supply chain traceability and conducting Forced Labor risk reviews or evaluations.
Experience leading or defending formal regulatory audits and managing structured remedial action plans from identification to completion.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid