Export Classification & Compliance Lead

Caterpillar Inc; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Classification Manager for export controls, located in Peoria, IL or Laredo, TX. You will manage ECCN determinations, maintain classification data, and ensure compliance across international operations.

Responsibilities include QA reviews, audits, and collaborating with Engineering, Legal, and Trade Compliance to implement robust controls and accurate classification outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years international trade experience with complex export controls (EAR, ECCN, ITAR).
• Experience with regulatory agencies (e.g., BIS) or equivalent.
• Bachelor-level degree in business, law, engineering, logistics, or government affairs.
• Ability to adapt processes in a fast-changing international trade context.
• Experience implementing global export classification initiatives across multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Lead ECCN determinations for Caterpillar parts, products, software, and technology.
• Oversee classification master data and ensure audit-ready records.
• Develop QA reviews, self-audits, and accuracy metrics for determinations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Legal, and Trade Compliance.
• Drive strategic resource decisions and monitor regulatory changes.

Skills

International trade

ECCN determination

EAR/ITAR knowledge

Regulatory agencies

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

QA & audits

Communication

Decision making

Accountability

Education

Undergraduate degree in business, law, engineering, logistics, or government affairs

Tools

Classification automation tools

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Classification Manager for export controls, located in Peoria, IL or Laredo, TX. You will manage ECCN determinations, maintain classification data, and ensure compliance across international operations.

Responsibilities include QA reviews, audits, and collaborating with Engineering, Legal, and Trade Compliance to implement robust controls and accurate classification outcomes.