Sr Manager Trade Compliance

We are seeking a Global Trade Compliance Sr. Manager to lead and strengthen our trade compliance function across multiple businesses and jurisdictions. Reporting to the Vice President Legal & Compliance, this role is responsible for setting global strategy, safeguarding regulatory compliance, and building a high-performing team.

Beyond deep subject-matter expertise, the ideal candidate will bring the commercial acumen, drive, and interpersonal skills to engage proactively on a wide range of business issues. The successful candidate will inspire change across a diverse team while continuing to develop and upskill its members. In short, we are looking for a team builder, executor, collaborator, and agent of change.

How you will do it

• Lead the strategy for Trade Compliance function.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and guidelines to safeguard compliance with applicable Global Trade Compliance regulations (including IMMEX program, CTPAT and OEA, export controls, etc.),
• Develop performance KPIs and measurement processes
• Manage import compliance, supply chain security, export control and sanctions incidents in a dynamic environment.
• Participate in and support strategic projects (including M&A transactions) with relevant compliance input, evaluation, and investigation (due diligence).
• Develop and implement automated process tools where applicable, to ensure consistency and compliance
• Ensure brokerage partners have standardized operating procedures and provide outstanding service at competitive prices
• Develop, nurture, and enable a successful compliance team with a diverse membership. Mentor and develop the team to transform the compliance function as an outstanding organization.
• Additional duties assigned by management.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree (international trade, law, tax, business economics), Master's Preferred, Licensed Customs Broker, CUSECO or CES certifications, or commensurate experience.
• 7 years’ experience in trade compliance within a multinational environment (e.g., multinational corporation, consultancy, law firm, or government).
• Experience with Trade Compliance audit programs.
• Understanding of supply chain security certifications, such as OEA and CTPAT.
• Able to lead a team in a multi-cultural, fast-paced environment.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, sanctions, and export control regimes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel as required up to 25%.