Trade Compliance Senior Manager

GXO Logistics•Remote, OH

21d

About The Position

The Trade Compliance Senior Manager leads and supports the Director, Trade Compliance in implementing and enhancing GXO’s global trade compliance program, while serving as the lead subject matter expert for the United States. The role provides regional guidance to the business and ensures trade compliance frameworks are effectively implemented and maintained. It works with operational leadership, customers, functional teams, and external counsel to establish practical controls, address risks, and improve compliance processes. Travel is primarily within the United States, up to 25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
7–10 years of work experience in U.S. import/export regulations and trade compliance.
Strong expertise in U.S. customs software and systems, ACE, and EEI filings.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across operational, commercial, and corporate functions.
Experience with Mexican and Canadian customs frameworks.
Advanced knowledge of export regulations, ITAR, EAR, and customs regulations.
Advanced knowledge of U.S. economic sanctions regulations, particularly OFAC sanctions, and general knowledge of U.S. Department of Commerce/BIS and U.S. State Department/DDTC export-control regulations, and DCSA.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to meet the travel requirement of up to 25%, primarily within the United States.

Nice To Haves

Free trade qualification experience, including USMCA and IMMEX.
Knowledge of the logistics and/or supply chain business.
Experience working with 3PL customers on import and export issues.
Knowledge of FAR and DEFAR compliance.

Responsibilities

Lead the establishment and ongoing enhancement of export/import compliance standards, guidelines, and monitoring procedures for GXO’s U.S. operations, in partnership with the Director, Trade Compliance and external trade compliance counsel.
Drive implementation and effectiveness of ITAR/EAR, import, and customs compliance control policies, procedures, and resources through training, communication, and process improvements.
Identify and address compliance risks, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and implement sustainable solutions.
Partner with operational leadership, customers, and functional teams to implement effective trade compliance controls.
Maintain compliance with DDTC registration and reporting requirements, working with internal stakeholders and external counsel as required.
Oversee compliance with ITAR- and EAR-regulated operations, driving risk mitigation and process improvements.
Monitor and interpret regulatory developments involving ITAR, EAR, customs, and sanctions, and keep the business informed and compliant.
Provide operational and reporting support for ACE-related queries.
Support business units with import, export, sanctions, and customs compliance matters.
Support standardization of trade compliance processes and assist with trade compliance matters relevant to North and South American offices.
Review and enhance Restricted Party Screening and Enhanced Due Diligence processes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
Support internal investigations into potential trade compliance issues and coordinate corrective actions where required.
Assist with other Compliance team work, including audits and visits, reviews, awareness, and training on the GXO Code of Business Ethics and associated policies, anti-bribery, and antitrust.
Travel primarily within the United States, up to 25%.