Trade and Supply Chain Manager

HP•Washington, DC

43d

About The Position

The Trade and Supply Chain Manager will lead HP Inc.’s engagement on global trade and supply chain policy issues, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and compliance with international regulations. This role focuses on advancing HP’s interests in trade facilitation, supply chain resilience, and regulatory frameworks across key markets. The role cultivates positive relationships with government officials, fostering core business protection and technological growth while aligning with long-term goals. The position reports to the Head of Global Policy, and Strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience at the federal level, with a strong preference for experience within a corporation, industry association, or government agency.
Strong communications skills, including both writing and speaking; exceptional listening skills.
Depth of knowledge and expertise in global trade and supply chain policy, legislation and regulatory processes, and political dynamics, including free trade agreements, tariffs and sanctions, and export controls.
Proven ability to interpret complex regulatory frameworks and translate them into actionable strategies.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills to influence policy outcomes.
Strategic thinking and analytical capability to anticipate and respond to geopolitical developments.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Implementation: Develop, maintain, and implement strategies and policy positions in support of HP’s trade and supply chain portfolio. Regularly interface with internal HP stakeholders—including business units, corporate work groups, market organizations, and other key functions—to align on positions and plans, drive engagement, and develop and communicate policy priorities to key constituencies. Anticipate the impact of government policies (both offensive and defensive) for the company; work closely with business leaders to identify government-related growth opportunities and develop strategies for achieving growth goals and objectives.
Policy / Legislative / Regulatory Analysis: Stay abreast of current trends and information to anticipate opportunities and risks that emerge. Identify proactive opportunities and develop related strategic plans relative to HP’s priorities and issues portfolio; evaluate pending legislation, policy, and regulations on issues impacting HP and develop recommended responses and alternatives. Create documents to brief company executives on legislative and regulatory matters and provide guidance/recommendations as well as to communicate positions externally.
Relationship Building / Management: Foster and build positive relationships with strategically important government officials, opinion leaders, third-party agencies, and other external stakeholders; monitor government initiatives and execute sophisticated advocacy campaigns to advance the company’s objectives. Engage with trade and advocacy associations to further advance policy positions.
Management: Assist in managing outside consultants and other resources that support the legislative and regulatory agenda to drive strategy and assist with messaging, external outreach, and the development of relevant communications tools.