Customs & Foreign Trade Manager

PDW • Huntsville, AL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Now, we’re entering a new phase of growth and are looking for a Customs & Foreign Trade Manager. This role will lead PDW's global trade, export compliance, and international logistics program supporting commercial, U.S. Government, and allied defense customers. The manager will establish trade compliance strategies and governance policies, lead regulatory export audits, investigate shipping and compliance issues, and implement corrective actions. They will manage domestic and international shipments of UAS, payloads, batteries, spare parts, and technical data in compliance with ITAR, EAR, Customs, and hazardous materials regulations. This includes coordinating permanent and temporary exports, imports, reimports, and international Return Material Authorizations (RMAs), as well as supporting international demonstrations, military exercises, trade shows, customer training, and field support activities. The role ensures regulatory compliance with DDTC, BIS, CBP, OFAC, and hazardous materials regulations, and involves selecting, managing, and coordinating qualified freight forwarders, customs brokers, and international logistics providers. Collaboration with Legal, Compliance, Security, and Program teams is essential to resolve regulatory issues, obtain export authorizations, support government inquiries, and ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and international trade laws. The manager will monitor changes in U.S. export regulations, recommend improvements to the global trade compliance program, and manage export licensing activities, denied party screening, AES filings, recordkeeping, and trade compliance policies.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business, or pertinent fields
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in Customs and Foreign Trade including sourcing and relationship development within the Customs and Foreign Trade discipline
• Experience coordinating with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, and government agencies supporting international defense shipments
• Working in an ITAR environment including global trade compliance, customs operations, and import/export processes
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Customs Brokerage License or equivalent level of experience
• Experienced, demonstratable track record in all aspects of logistics sourcing and compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead PDW's global trade, export compliance, and international logistics program supporting commercial, U.S. Government, and allied defense customers
• Establish trade compliance strategies and governance policies
• Lead regulatory export audits, investigate shipping and compliance issues, and implement corrective actions
• Manage domestic and international shipments of UAS, payloads, batteries, spare parts, and technical data in compliance with ITAR, EAR, Customs, and hazardous materials regulation
• Coordinate permanent and temporary exports, imports, reimports, and international Return Material Authorizations (RMAs), including shipments to and from U.S. military installations, overseas bases, embassies, and international customer locations
• Support international demonstrations, military exercises, trade shows, customer training, and field support activities.
• Ensure all required regulatory compliance with DDTC, BIS, CBP, OFAC, and hazardous materials regulations
• Select, manage, and coordinate qualified freight forwarders, customs brokers, and international logistics providers to ensure secure, compliant, and efficient global transportation of defense articles and hazardous materials.
• Work closely with Legal, Compliance, Security, and Program teams to resolve regulatory issues, obtain export authorizations, support government inquiries, and ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and international trade laws
• Monitor changes in U.S. export regulations and recommend improvements to PDW's global trade compliance program
• Manage export licensing activities, denied party screening, AES filings, recordkeeping, and trade compliance policies

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match
• Paid Parental Leave
• A work environment that encourages teamwork and innovation
• On-site gym at our Huntsville, AL location
• Employer provided life insurance
• Robust Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager