Sr. Trade Compliance Manager

F5 • Spokane Valley, WA

8d • $116,200 - $174,200

About The Position

The Sr. Trade Compliance Manager is responsible for international cross-border import and export processes for F5 Services’ RMA business, ensuring compliance with U.S. and international customs and security regulations and standards. This role serves as the subject matter expert on international import/export compliance for F5 RMA Services, identifies opportunities for improvement, and supports the legal and efficient movement of goods and materials across borders. The position manages relationships with brokers, freight forwarders, carriers, and other logistics partners and serves as a primary contact for internal and external inquiries.

The role conducts ongoing compliance research and audits, identifies and reports risks, develops processes to resolve and track findings, and works with internal F5 business units and external partners to maintain compliant operations. It also oversees documentation and data integrity, develops written procedures and operating manuals, and drives continuous process improvement and lead-time reduction.

The position is performed in a normal office environment. The annual base pay range is $116,200 to $174,200. Incentive compensation, bonuses, restricted stock units, and benefits may also be offered.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of recent experience in customs brokerage or logistics.
• At least 5 years of experience working directly with customers.
• At least 5 years of experience exporting equipment.
• Thorough understanding of import regulations for the Middle East, Latin America, Hong Kong, China, and other regions.
• Experience applying practical resolutions to problems and situations ordinarily encountered.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with internal and external customers, consultants, and service providers and to meet or exceed business objectives.
• Experience managing logistics service providers and working with international brokers and outside consultants to interpret international laws and implement appropriate processes and procedures.
• Experience creating operating manuals and written procedures and developing concepts, techniques, and standards at both high and detailed levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to handle cross-cultural tactical issues and interact with upper management.
• Strong research and process development skills and analytical ability, including strength with numbers.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Access, and Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain, International Business, Finance, or a similar field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience exporting high-tech equipment.
• Clarify experience.

Responsibilities

• Uphold F5’s Business Code of Ethics and promptly report violations of the Code or other company policies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable company policies and U.S. and international regulations through continuous auditing and research while managing the expeditious flow of international trade.
• Serve as the import/export compliance subject matter expert for the F5 Services business and provide oversight in partnership with internal F5 business units.
• Research international import/export regulations, promptly report risk findings to management, and develop and implement processes to resolve and track compliance risks.
• Ensure F5 manufacturing and logistics partners adhere to F5 compliance standards and specifications.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and procedures, ensure data integrity, and drive continuous process improvement and lead-time reduction.
• Liaise with internal and external customers in support of international trade activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Incentive compensation may be offered.
• Bonus may be offered.
• Restricted stock units may be offered.
• Benefits are available; the posting directs candidates to F5’s benefits page for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior