Senior Trade Compliance Manager

Xylem•Washington, DC

1d•$105,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Trade Compliance Manager to lead and enhance global trade compliance operations in support of a dynamic international business environment. This role is responsible for overseeing import/export compliance programs, managing regulatory risk, empowering business operations, and ensuring compliance with U.S. and international trade regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in U.S. Customs, export controls, sanctions regulations, tariff classification, free trade agreements, and trade automation systems. This individual will partner cross-functionally with legal, supply chain, procurement, logistics, engineering, finance, and commercial teams to drive compliant and efficient global trade operations. This hybrid role may be based in either Raleigh or Charlotte, NC, with periodic domestic and international travel as required.

Requirements

BA in International Business, Supply Chain, Legal Studies, Business Admin, or related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in global trade compliance.
Strong knowledge of U.S. import/export regulations and international trade requirements.
Experience managing customs brokers, freight forwarders, and external compliance partners.
Demonstrated experience with tariff classification, export controls, sanctions, and customs valuation.
Experience conducting audits, investigations, and compliance risk assessments.
Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in export processes, controls, and requirements strongly preferred.
Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) certification preferred.
Experience with SAP GTS.
Experience in manufacturing, industrial, technology, aerospace, medical device, or energy industries.
Familiarity with global trade data analytics and AI-enabled classification tools.
Master’s degree or relevant trade compliance certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and maintain the Xylem’s global trade compliance program, policies, procedures, and controls.
Ensure compliance with U.S. import/export laws and regulations, including: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR).
Monitor regulatory changes and assess operational impacts across the organization.
Support customs audits, prior disclosures, focused assessments, and government inquiries.
Support evaluation and implementation of duty savings opportunities.
Support export control classification activities and required license applications.
Provide guidance on technology transfers, deemed exports, encryption controls, and sanctions.
Support export policies, processes and strategies in support of global business initiatives while minimizing regulatory risk.
Conduct internal trade compliance audits and risk assessments.
Support development of trade compliance metrics, dashboards, and reporting for leadership.
Lead investigations related to potential compliance violations and coordinate remediation efforts.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the enterprise and business stakeholders on global trade matters.
Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, logistics, legal, finance, and engineering teams to integrate and execute compliance strategies.
Support trade compliance training and awareness programs across the organization.
Support M&A integration activities and new business initiatives involving international trade.
Support and optimize trade compliance automation tools and ERP integrations (e.g., SAP GTS).
Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and compliance effectiveness.
Assist in evaluating AI-driven trade compliance and classification technologies.