Trade Compliance Manager – Customs

Caterpillar, Inc.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

£625pcm Cash Car Allowance

Up to 18% Bonus

Pension scheme up to 10% Caterpillar

Share scheme—Caterpillar matches 50%

Flexible benefits: health, dental, EV,

Holiday purchase

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Peterborough, UK, is seeking a Trade Compliance Manager - Customs to lead risk assessments and develop global trade controls.

You will partner with in-region divisions, compliance and legal teams to translate regulations into practical policies and drive the future of Caterpillar's trade strategy. This on-site role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and benefits, with relocation assistance and travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• International Trade: Knowledge of markets, issues, regulations and operations of international trade.
• Ability to apply this knowledge in diverse situations.
• Relationship and stakeholder management techniques; ability to maintain healthy working relationships.
• Analytical thinking to determine root causes and develop solutions.
• Effective communication concepts and collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Help execute risk assessments of trade compliance programs to ensure adherence to policies.
• Collaborate with in-region divisions, Compliance and Legal teams to support global trade management.
• Support development, implementation and maintenance of customs trade compliance policies.
• Provide training on government laws, rules and regulations related to products and technologies.
• Monitor and mitigate risks; help implement compliance strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Communicate insights and recommendations across the organization.

Skills

International Trade

Relationship Management

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Effective Communications

Job description

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Full time

R0000379459

Career Area:

Legal and Compliance

Job Description:

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 Title: Trade Compliance Manager - Customs

Location: Peterborough, United Kingdom

Salary starting from £66,079 ( depending on experience)

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

• £625pcm Cash Car Allowance

• Up to 18% Bonus

• Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar company contribution up to 10%

• Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.

• Optional flexible benefits include access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.

This is Caterpillar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoB-d5nIa38)

Global trade compliance is evolving rapidly, creating an exciting opportunity to influence how Caterpillar navigates an increasingly complex global trade environment.

As part of Caterpillar's Enterprise Trade Compliance (ETC) group, you'll serve as a trusted business partner, working closely with stakeholders to understand customer needs, provide expert guidance and consultation on trade matters, and embed compliance principles into the foundation of our business operations.

This role offers the opportunity to drive trade compliance by translating regulatory requirements into practical business solutions, supporting strategic decision-making, and helping shape the future of Caterpillar's trade strategy. Working alongside world-class compliance, legal, and business leaders, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance excellence while enabling business success.

If you're looking to accelerate your career within a dynamic compliance organization, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact, solve complex challenges and act as a true business partner to help define the future of trade compliance at Caterpillar.

What You Will Do:

• Help execute risk assessments of trade compliance programs to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with in-region Business Divisions, Compliance teams, and Legal teams to provide strategic and operational support for global trade management at Caterpillar

• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of customs trade compliance policies and procedures

• Provide training on government laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to organizational products, services and technologies

• Proactively monitor, manage and mitigate risks through stakeholder engagement and assist with development and implementation of compliance strategies and goals in line with company's business objectives

• Effectively communicate insights, progress, and recommendations across the organization as needed

What You Will Bring:

International Trade: Knowledge of the markets, issues, regulations, practices and operations of international trade; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately in diverse situations.

• Expert-level knowledge of customs legislation in at least one country/jurisdiction within the EAME region and international trade compliance, recognised as a trusted adviser capable of providing strategic guidance, influencing key stakeholders, and leading compliance initiatives across a complex global business environment.

Relationship Management: Knowledge of relationship and stakeholder management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with various stakeholders, peers within LSPP and across Caterpillar

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.

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.

Effective Communications: Understanding effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques and the ability to collaborate vertically and horizontally, across levels and various business functions, and with external parties

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Expert customs compliance knowledge
• Demonstrated business partnering, advocacy, and acumen with strong intellectual curiosity
• Development and/or management of compliance processes is a plus

Additional Info:

• The primary location for this role is Peterborough, UK
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for those who qualify
• 10 to 20% travel is expected

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 over 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. #LI

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Posting Dates:

October 7, 2026 - October 19, 2026

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

There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.