Pens.com, a National Pen brand, is seeking a Global Trade Compliance Manager responsible for ensuring that all international trade activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role manages compliance with U.S. and foreign trade regulations, while developing strategies to mitigate risk and strengthen efficiency in international trade. The manager serves as a subject matter expert on trade laws, sanctions, tariffs, and product classification.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain global trade compliance policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, including but not limited to U.S. PGAs, CTPAT, OEA, EAR, OFAC, and global customs requirements.
- Oversee trade compliance worldwide, ensuring documentation, classification (HTS, ECCN), valuation, and licensing requirements are met.
- Monitor and interpret changes in trade laws globally, advising internal stakeholders on operational impacts.
- Conduct internal audits and risk assessments related to global trade compliance.
- Manage denied-party screenings, embargo validations, and end-use verification protocols.
- Collaborate with import/export, logistics, procurement, legal, and finance teams to ensure compliant supply‑chain practices.
- Provide training and guidance to employees on global compliance requirements.
- Serve as the point of contact with government agencies and external legal counsel.
- Lead and support investigations and voluntary disclosures related to compliance issues.
- Lead a team of specialists managing global trade compliance requests.
- Develop compliance reports and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of the global trade compliance program.
Qualifications and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in international business, trade law, supply chain, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in managing international trade compliance, preferably in a multinational environment.
- Advanced English proficiency (C1–C2 level) is mandatory for this role.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. and global trade regulations (FTC, EAR, Customs, OFAC).
- Experience working with trade compliance systems such as Oracle GTM, Annex 24 platforms, Descartes, or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of HTS codes and hands‑on experience in HTS classification.
- Experience applying rules of origin and global free trade agreements.
- Knowledge of incoterms, bonded warehousing, and duty drawback programs.
- Familiarity with international logistics.
- Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, global environment.
- Certifications such as CCS or CES are a plus.
- Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Must be able to work fully aligned to the Pacific Standard Time (PST) time zone. This is a mandatory requirement.