Trade Compliance Program Manager

Nidec Motor Corporation•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

Responsible for governance, oversight, and continuous improvement of import and export compliance programs for assigned U.S. and Canadian businesses. Operates within a decentralized compliance model where businesses execute daily activities, while Corporate Trade Compliance sets policy, standards, training, and audit requirements. Serves as the primary corporate compliance contact for assigned businesses, providing guidance, risk oversight, and escalation support.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in Trade Compliance, Customs Brokerage, or a related regulatory role
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canada import/export regulations, including Customs regulations, EAR, ITAR, and FTR.
Experience conducting audits and compliance risk assessments
Proficiency with ACE and SNAP-R
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite products
Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills
U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
Ability to travel up to 10-15% within the U.S. and Canada

Nice To Haves

Trade compliance certifications (e.g., LCB, CCS, CUSIP, CUSECO)
Experience partnering with business-level compliance teams
Experience supporting decentralized or matrixed organizations
Experience with ERP and compliance screening tools
Manufacturing and Mexico maquiladora exposure
Spanish or French language skills

Responsibilities

Serve as corporate Trade Compliance governance lead for assigned businesses
Act as primary corporate contact for business Trade Compliance Managers or compliance leads
Define and maintain clear roles and responsibilities between Corporate and business compliance teams
Provide regulatory guidance to support compliant import/export execution
Escalate systemic risks and recurring noncompliance to Trade Compliance leadership
Develop, implement, and maintain corporate Trade Compliance policies and standards
Establish and enforce minimum compliance requirements and control frameworks applicable across all businesses
Ensure business programs align with corporate standards while accommodating operational needs
Provide guidance on classification, export controls, recordkeeping, documentation, and nuanced issues
Plan and execute business self-assessments and corporate-led compliance audits
Evaluate program effectiveness and assign business risk ratings
Identify compliance gaps, root causes, and control weaknesses
Track and monitor corrective and preventative action plans
Support business preparation for internal, external, and regulatory audits
Develop and deliver standardized Trade Compliance training
Ensure consistent training content, frequency, and documentation
Support role-based training for operational stakeholders
Promote a culture of compliance and accountability
Monitor U.S. and Canadian regulatory changes and communicate impacts
Support responses to government inquiries, audits, and enforcement actions
Liaise with government agencies, customs brokers, and external advisors
Support internal investigations and remediation activities
Identify opportunities to improve compliance effectiveness, standardization, and risk reduction
Partner with cross-functional teams to address compliance issues