Manager, Global Trade Compliance

Dorman Products•Hatfield Township, PA

2d•$102,900 - $153,100•Hybrid

About The Position

The Global Trade Compliance Manager manages key components of Dorman’s global trade compliance program, ensuring compliance with U.S. and Canadian customs requirements, export control regulations, and supply chain security initiatives while supporting business operations and compliance objectives. The role supports international trade activities, including exports to Mexico and other global markets, and serves as a subject matter expert and business partner across the organization. Areas of responsibility include customs compliance, broker management, CTPAT, export compliance, duty optimization and special trade programs, audits, and compliance monitoring. The manager oversees compliance programs and external service providers, identifies process-improvement and duty-savings opportunities, and supports regulatory initiatives. This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring at least one onsite day per week at Dorman’s corporate headquarters in Colmar, Pennsylvania. The onsite day or days may need to be adjusted based on business demands, meetings, and collaboration needs.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance requirements.
Working knowledge of export control regulations, export compliance practices, and international trade requirements affecting global shipments.
Experience managing customs brokers and external compliance service providers.
Experience administering CTPAT programs and supply chain security initiatives.
Experience with customs audits, compliance monitoring, and corrective action processes.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to independently manage complex trade compliance programs and make sound compliance decisions with limited supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and trade compliance systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive trade compliance experience.
Demonstrated experience managing complex import and export compliance programs.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Canadian customs regulations and import processes.
Experience with duty drawback, First Sale, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), and other duty optimization programs.
Experience in a global manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environment.
Licensed Customs Broker.
Experience with CTPAT, FTZ, Drawback, First Sale, and other special trade programs.

Responsibilities

Manage key components of the global trade compliance program and ensure compliance with applicable import and export regulations.
Maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, controls, and work instructions; monitor regulatory developments and assess potential business impacts.
Support compliance initiatives, process improvements, and import and export activities across North American operations and other applicable international markets.
Serve as a subject matter expert on customs and trade compliance matters.
Manage customs broker relationships and performance, operating procedures, corrective actions, billing review, and reconciliation.
Support customs valuation, classification, country of origin, admissibility, and other import compliance activities across U.S. and Canadian operations; manage customs bond activities.
Administer the CTPAT program, maintain security profiles and documentation, coordinate risk assessments, validations, audits, and corrective action plans, and manage supplier security compliance activities.
Manage duty savings and trade optimization programs, including drawback, First Sale, FTZ, and other applicable trade initiatives.
Manage customs entry audits and compliance monitoring; review findings and coordinate corrective actions; support internal audits, external reviews, and regulatory inquiries.
Manage export compliance processes, including support for country-specific import and documentation requirements, risk evaluation, classification, screening, recordkeeping, and licensing as applicable.
Provide guidance and technical support to Trade Compliance team members and support training and awareness activities.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Logistics, Product Management, Finance, Legal, IT, Operations, and other stakeholders on compliance programs, process improvements, projects, system enhancements, and automation.