Senior Global Trade Compliance Manager

Fluence Energy•Alpharetta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Global Trade Compliance Manager leads Fluence’s global trade compliance strategy and operations. The role provides strategic leadership to help the company comply with international trade laws and regulations while improving operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness across regions. The manager serves as a subject matter expert and escalation point on tariff classification, valuation, duty impacts, import requirements, and free trade agreement rules of origin, and works with senior leaders and cross-functional teams on the business impact of changing trade regulations. The position designs and maintains the Internal Control Compliance Program (ICP), drives continuous improvement in trade processes and systems, and oversees compliance training, record-keeping, audits, declarations, and reporting. It partners with customs brokers and teams across Logistics, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, Product Development, and Engineering; manages broker performance; and leads corrective actions and responses to government inquiries. The role also develops the trade compliance team and establishes its priorities and multi-year roadmap.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Tax, Law, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in customs and trade compliance, including people or project leadership.
Deep experience in tariff classification, valuation, duty drawback, Foreign Trade Zones, and free trade agreements.
Working knowledge of U.S. export controls, including EAR and ITAR, and sanctions regimes.
Strong communication, presentation, and training skills, including the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
Self-motivation, sound judgment, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid, global environment.
Legal authorization to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment, without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

U.S. Customs Broker License (LCB) is strongly preferred.
Subject matter expertise in import and export requirements in EMEA and APAC, such as China, Taiwan, and India.
Proficiency with the CBP ACE portal, SAP, and Incoterms.

Responsibilities

Lead Fluence’s global import and export compliance strategy and ensure compliant, efficient daily operations across regions.
Advise Operations teams on HTS/ECCN classification, duty rates, and fees.
Oversee license applications and import/export documentation, including export licenses, FTA certificates, steel licenses, FCC 740, and FDA 2877.
Lead initiatives to improve duty competitiveness, reduce compliance risks, and lower costs through programs such as duty drawback, Foreign Trade Zones, bonded warehouses, TIB, Chapter 98, and FTA utilization.
Monitor global trade regulations and tariff actions, assess their impact on Fluence, and provide senior leadership and stakeholders with recommendations.
Design, implement, and maintain the Internal Control Compliance Program (ICP) for the import and export of Fluence products.
Drive continuous improvement in trade management processes and systems.
Serve as an escalation point and subject matter expert on tariff classification, valuation, duty impacts, import requirements, and FTA rules of origin.
Develop and deliver trade compliance training across the business.
Partner with customs brokers, Logistics, Purchasing, Finance, Legal, and suppliers to ensure end-to-end compliance, and manage broker performance.
Establish and audit scorecard metrics for customs clearance documentation and broker entry accuracy.
Lead corrective actions, including prior disclosures and responses to government inquiries when needed.
Ensure accurate record-keeping, internal audits, export declarations, and reporting, and lead responses to export and customs authorities.
Collaborate with Product Development and Engineering to determine export jurisdiction and classification for goods, software, and technology, and document reasons for control.
Screen against sanctions and restricted-party lists and support supply-chain compliance requirements such as UFLPA forced-labor due diligence.
Build, mentor, and develop a trade compliance team, and set priorities and a multi-year roadmap for the function.