Trade Compliance Manager (Americas)

Smiths Group•Morton Grove, IL

2d•$113,000•Remote

About The Position

The Trade Compliance Manager will lead and enhance trade compliance operations across North and Latin America. This strategic leadership role is responsible for ensuring compliance with export controls, sanctions, customs, and anti-boycott regulations while driving tariff optimization, risk mitigation, and digital transformation initiatives. This is a high-impact leadership role combining strategic trade compliance expertise, operational excellence, and business partnership to support John Crane's growth across the Americas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required or on the job training.
Must be able to speak, read and write fluently in English.
Managing international trade issues relating to the Americas within a complex global supply chain environment.
Experience in developing and deploying compliance policies, processes and procedures.
Well-developed skills in project program definition and management.
Extensive experience in international trade compliance, customs, export controls, and sanctions management.
Strong understanding of US and LATAM trade regulations.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs and influence senior stakeholders.
Experience with SAP GTS, ERP systems, tariff analysis, and trade process automation.
Strong analytical, risk management, and project leadership skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with other Trade Classification Management systems, also beneficial.

Responsibilities

Lead the Americas trade compliance program, ensuring adherence to international trade laws and company policies.
Serve as the regional subject matter expert for customs, export controls, sanctions, and trade regulations.
Develop and implement compliance strategies, governance frameworks, and control processes.
Drive tariff mitigation initiatives, including trade zone optimization, free trade agreement utilization, and duty recovery programs.
Partner with cross-functional teams to reduce compliance risk and support business growth.
Oversee trade compliance audits, investigations, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
Lead digital transformation initiatives, including automation of classification, screening, and trade documentation processes.
Monitor geopolitical and regulatory developments and advise senior leadership on trade risks and opportunities.
Build organizational trade compliance capability through training, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.