Global Trade Compliance Manager

Lutech Resources•Houston, TX

About The Position

Report to the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, leading the company’s global trade compliance program for all business lines in a multinational EPCI environment, covering sanctions, export controls, and customs compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, international business, or a related field
10+ years of global trade compliance experience, including deep working knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), U.S. Customs regulations, and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions
Demonstrated experience designing, implementing, and sustaining a trade compliance program, including policies, controls, training, audits, and remediation
Proven ability to lead change, drive continuous improvement, and influence stakeholders across multiple business lines and geographies
Desire to work in a collaborative team environment
Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to deliver effective compliance training
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance for projects and transactions and to work independently with cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with EU/UK trade laws and practices and other non-U.S. regulatory regimes
Licensed customs broker (or equivalent) preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee and maintain global trade compliance policies, procedures, controls, and best practices; drive consistent implementation across regions, projects, and functions
Advise business lines and corporate functions on the interpretation and application of applicable trade regulations (e.g., EAR, ITAR as applicable, OFAC, customs rules, and local requirements)
Continuously improve export control processes, including technology control plans, deemed export controls (where applicable), recordkeeping, and audit-ready documentation
Direct export classification and licensing support, including product/technology classification, end-use/end-user reviews, and screening/escalation workflows
Oversee customs compliance activities, including HTS classification support, duty rate reviews, provide valuation/origin guidance, and import/export documentation requirements
Support Global Logistics on preferential duty programs and free trade agreements; partner with Supply Chain to capture savings while maintaining compliance
Partner with Global Logistics to oversee third-party compliance with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners; define requirements, monitor performance, and enforce corrective actions
Lead responses to customs and government inquiries in trade compliance areas and manage post-entry activities (e.g., reconciliations, voluntary disclosures/tenders, protests, and post-summary corrections) in coordination with Legal and business stakeholders
Monitor global regulatory changes and identify and advise operational and contractual impacts
Collaborate with Internal Audit and other corporate functions. Plan and execute risk-based trade compliance audits across business units and third parties; oversee remediation to closure and report outcomes to leadership
Design and implement enabling technology for export controls and trade data management; define data standards and controls with IT
Develop and deliver role-based training for functional groups on sanctions, export controls, customs compliance, and company procedures
Build strong, collaborative partnerships with Business Lines, functions, Legal and Compliance and embed requirements into processes and project execution