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Trade Compliance Manager

Caterpillar

Peterlee

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GBP 47,000 - 60,000

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Job summary

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.

Benefits

25 days annual leave
Contributory pension scheme
Up to 10% bonus
Contributory share scheme
Optional flexible benefits

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and evaluate global import/export operations for compliance.
  • Manage record-keeping requirements and prepare analysis.
  • Ensure proper classification under trade laws.
  • Handle day-to-day operational issues related to global trade.
  • Advise business customers on global trade issues.

Skills

Knowledge of international trade regulations
Ability to design and implement SOPs
Attention to accuracy
Analytical thinking
Managing multiple priorities
Problem-solving skills
Data gathering and reporting
Trade client reporting

Education

Degree or equivalent working experience
Job description
Overview

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Details

Career Area: Legal and Compliance

Job Posting Title: Trade Compliance Manager

Salary: £47,615- £59,518

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

About Caterpillar Peterlee

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.

Benefits
  • 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.

The Opportunity

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.

Job Duties / Responsibilities
  • Management of record-keeping requirements where applicable and prepare analysis and material for review with supervisor on various inquiries.
  • Ensures that classifications are completed properly, promptly, and in compliance with trade laws.
  • Manages the day-to-day operational issues associated with global trade.
  • Interacts with business customers to answer questions and solve problems; advises on global trade related issues.
Skills, experience & qualifications you will have

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

Additional Information
  • Hours: Full Time - 36.50 hours, 4.5 days in the Peterlee facility.

  • Travel: Not associated with this Role

What You Will Get

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.

About Caterpillar

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.

Posting Dates

September 25, 2025 - October 2, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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