Sr Manager Trade Compliance

Air Distribution Technologies Careers•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Global Trade Compliance Sr. Manager leads and strengthens the trade compliance function across multiple businesses and jurisdictions. Reporting to the Vice President Legal & Compliance, this role sets global strategy, safeguards regulatory compliance, and builds a high-performing team. The successful candidate combines deep subject-matter expertise with commercial acumen, drive, and interpersonal skills to engage proactively on business issues. They will inspire change across a diverse team while developing and upskilling its members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in international trade, law, tax, business economics, or a related field, or commensurate experience.
At least 7 years of trade compliance experience within a multinational environment, such as a multinational corporation, consultancy, law firm, or government.
Experience with trade compliance audit programs.
Understanding of supply chain security certifications such as OEA and CTPAT.
Ability to lead a team in a multicultural, fast-paced environment.
Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, sanctions, and export control regimes across multiple jurisdictions.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural leadership skills.
Willingness to travel as required, up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Licensed Customs Broker, CUSECO, or CES certification.
Spanish proficiency.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy for the Trade Compliance function.
Develop, implement, and maintain policies and guidelines to safeguard compliance with applicable global trade compliance regulations, including the IMMEX program, CTPAT, OEA, and export controls.
Develop performance KPIs and measurement processes.
Manage import compliance, supply chain security, and export control and sanctions incidents in a dynamic environment.
Participate in and support strategic projects, including M&A transactions, with compliance input, evaluation, and due diligence investigations.
Develop and implement automated process tools where applicable to ensure consistency and compliance.
Ensure brokerage partners have standardized operating procedures and provide outstanding service at competitive prices.
Develop, nurture, and enable a successful compliance team with a diverse membership.
Mentor and develop the team to transform the compliance function into an outstanding organization.
Perform additional duties assigned by management.