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A leading global manufacturing company in Peterlee is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager. This role involves monitoring import/export operations, ensuring compliance with trade laws, and managing day-to-day operational trade issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in international trade regulations and problem-solving skills. Competitive salary of £47,615-£59,518 offered along with various benefits, including annual leave and a pension scheme.
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Career Area: Legal and Compliance
Job Posting Title: Trade Compliance Manager
Salary: £47,615- £59,518
Location: Peterlee, County Durham
Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat Articulated Trucks, currently producing an 8-model range used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facility\'s manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology and automated dump body paint plant. Machines from the site are shipped to customers around the world.
25 days annual leave
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees’ contribution to 10%.
Up to 10% Bonus
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar - will match 50% of the employees’ contribution.
Optional flexible benefits include access to health and dental care family plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
As a Trade Compliance Manager, you will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating global import/export operations whilst ensuring compliance to applicable global trade laws.
International Trade: Knowledge of the markets, issues, regulations, practices and operations of international trade; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately in diverse situations.
Standard Operating Procedures: Knowledge of established standard operating procedures (SOP); ability to design, implement and evaluate standard operating procedures affecting daily and strategic business operations in order to increase operational efficiency.
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Data Gathering and Reporting: Knowledge of tools, techniques and processes for gathering and reporting data; ability to practice them in a particular department or division of a company.
Trade Client Reporting: Knowledge of trading client reporting; ability to implement trade reporting practices, processes, technologies, and controls to clients.
Degree or equivalent working experience desirable
Hours: Full Time - 36.50 hours, 4.5 days in the Peterlee facility.
Travel: Not associated with this Role
We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic, diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness, autonomy, support, personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
September 25, 2025 - October 2, 2025
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