This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Country Trade Compliance Officer based in the United States.
Join a dynamic global team responsible for ensuring international trade activities are conducted in full compliance with U.S. and global regulations. In this role, you will provide strategic guidance on import, export, customs, and sanctions compliance while partnering with cross-functional teams across supply chain, engineering, legal, finance, and project management. You will play a key role in mitigating regulatory risks, supporting complex international operations, and strengthening compliance programs that enable critical infrastructure projects worldwide. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced trade compliance professional who enjoys solving complex regulatory challenges, driving continuous improvement, and influencing business decisions in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the implementation and execution of global trade compliance programs, internal policies, and standard operating procedures to ensure adherence to U.S. import, export, customs, and sanctions regulations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customs authorities and regulatory agencies, supporting audits, disclosures, inquiries, and regulatory communications.
- Advise business units and functional teams on import/export regulations, tariff classifications, restricted party screening, sanctions compliance, deemed export requirements, and licensing obligations.
- Oversee customs entry processes, tariff classifications, and trade compliance activities while supporting SAP GTS trade compliance workflows and internal control requirements.
- Partner with technical teams to support product, software, and technology classifications, including HTS and ECCN determinations.
- Deliver training, guidance, and compliance communications to improve awareness of evolving trade regulations and organizational responsibilities.
- Identify compliance risks, recommend corrective actions, strengthen internal controls, and drive continuous process improvements across trade compliance operations.
- Collaborate with supply chain, logistics, legal, finance, engineering, HR, IT, and project management teams to ensure compliant business operations across international markets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, International Trade, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Legal Studies, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in trade compliance, customs, export controls, import operations, sanctions compliance, or related regulatory functions.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations, customs requirements, export controls, sanctions programs, deemed export rules, and trade compliance governance.
- Experience advising cross-functional stakeholders within complex multinational organizations on trade compliance matters.
- Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business guidance, policies, controls, and training.
- Hands-on experience with SAP GTS or similar global trade management systems.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and operational teams.
- Demonstrated experience supporting audits, managing compliance risks, driving corrective actions, and implementing sustainable process improvements.
- Professional certifications such as Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Export Compliance Professional (CECP), Certified U.S. Export Compliance Officer, or similar credentials are considered a strong advantage.
- Experience in regulated industries such as manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, engineering, aerospace, or defense, along with familiarity with technology controls, export licensing, CTPAT, trade remedies, or customs audit preparation, is preferred.
Benefits
- Fully remote position based in the United States.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive health, medical, and wellness benefits.
- Retirement savings program.
- Paid vacation and leave programs.
- Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance.
- Access to learning platforms, professional development resources, and career growth opportunities.
- Opportunity to collaborate on innovative technologies supporting global energy and infrastructure projects.
- Inclusive, collaborative, and internationally connected work environment.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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