Trade Compliance Manager

ZT Systems•Secaucus, NJ

8d•$118,125 - $173,250•Onsite

About The Position

The Trade Compliance Manager will lead a small team compliance analysts while remaining actively involved in day-to-day trade compliance operations. This role is responsible for overseeing global import and export compliance, ensuring adherence to international trade regulations, and optimizing tariff and freight cost strategies. The manager will drive process improvements, implement internal controls, and provide strategic insights to support our multinational supply chain operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (International specialization is a plus).
Minimum of 6-8+ years of experience in trade compliance, freight forwarding, ocean/air logistics, or international transportation.
0-3+ years leading and mentoring talent
Proven experience managing a team and leading compliance initiatives.
Hands-on experience with global import/export activities and customs compliance.
Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs); Power BI experience highly desirable.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

CCS or CES certifications strongly preferred.
Customs Broker License highly desired (or willingness to obtain).
Bi/multilingual abilities (e.g., Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Dutch, French, or Spanish) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage and mentor a small team of Trade Compliance Analysts, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
Allocate resources and prioritize tasks to ensure timely and accurate compliance activities.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and compliance excellence.
Oversee and participate in record-keeping for import/export filings and day-to-day compliance activities.
Supervise classification processes for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Schedule B, and Harmonized System Codes (HSC) to ensure compliant imports/exports and maximize duty savings.
Understand trade restrictions on items under regulatory control, classify ECCN, obtain import/export license as considered necessary
Manage post-entry corrections and ensure proper record maintenance.
Develop and monitor reporting metrics for internal audits, clearance accuracy, duty, tax, and compliance visibility.
Lead corrective action plans resulting from audits and compliance issues.
Review and audit documentation for import/export shipments, ensuring accuracy and identifying duty drawback opportunities.
Ensure all transactions comply with applicable international trade laws and regulations.
Partner with internal stakeholders (Supply Chain, Finance, Legal) to align compliance strategies with business objectives.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex compliance issues.

Benefits

Competitive base salary
Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match
Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs-
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Generous paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
Parental leave and family care support programs
Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about