Global Trade and Compliance Manager

DRiV; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV in Michigan seeks a Global Trade Compliance Manager to lead regional import/export programs, oversee classification, and drive compliance across sites. You will manage brokers, audits, and process improvements while coordinating with Purchasing, Finance, Legal, IT, and operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 5+ years in trade compliance, with strong SAP and MS Office skills. Leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in international trade, business, supply chain, logistics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in customs, import/export, or global trade compliance.
• Experience leading employees and managing trade compliance processes.
• Working knowledge of import/export requirements, classification, customs documentation, audits, and special trade programs.
• Experience coordinating work across multiple sites, functions, or countries.
• Experience with data audits, process improvement, supplier management, and project management.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint); Access experience expected.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional trade compliance activities and coordinate priorities across sites, countries, and business functions.
• Oversee import/export compliance, tariff classification, customs documentation, valuation, country of origin, and recordkeeping.
• Lead or support compliance initiatives involving CTPAT, IMMEX, forced labor requirements, restricted party screening, export controls, and classification.
• Manage customs broker performance, audits, corrective actions, and compliance documentation.
• Support the administration of special trade programs, customs systems, and applicable government filings.
• Identify compliance risks, investigate issues, and coordinate corrective actions with internal stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements, data integrity, and standardization across trade compliance activities.
• Partner with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Legal, IT, and site teams.
• Lead employees or functional resources, manage priorities, and ensure work is completed within procedures, budgets, and deadlines.
• Prepare compliance updates, audit findings, risk summaries, and performance reports for leadership.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Process improvement

Data audits

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Access

Job description

The Global Trade Compliance Manager provides regional leadership for customs and international trade compliance activities within the Global Purchasing organization. This role oversees import and export compliance, classification, special trade programs, audits, customs broker performance, and process improvement initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead regional resources, strengthen compliance controls, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support compliant and efficient cross-border operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regional trade compliance activities and coordinate priorities across sites, countries, and business functions.
• Oversee import/export compliance, tariff classification, customs documentation, valuation, country of origin, and recordkeeping.
• Lead or support compliance initiatives involving CTPAT, IMMEX, forced labor requirements, restricted party screening, export controls, and classification.
• Manage customs broker performance, audits, corrective actions, and compliance documentation.
• Support the administration of special trade programs, customs systems, and applicable government filings.
• Identify compliance risks, investigate issues, and coordinate appropriate corrective actions with internal stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements, data integrity, and standardization across trade compliance activities.
• Partner with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Legal, IT, and site teams.
• Lead employees or functional resources, manage priorities, and ensure work is completed within established procedures, budgets, and deadlines.
• Prepare compliance updates, audit findings, risk summaries, and performance reports for leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in customs, import/export, global trade compliance, or a related field.
• Experience leading employees and managing trade compliance processes.
• Working knowledge of import/export requirements, classification, customs documentation, audits, and special trade programs.
• Experience coordinating work across multiple sites, functions, or countries.
• Experience with data audits, process improvement, supplier management, and project management.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Microsoft Access experience is also expected per the role intake.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CTPAT, OEA, ACE, CARM, or other applicable trade compliance programs and systems.
• Background in automotive, manufacturing, aftermarket, or another high-volume cross-border supply chain.
• Relevant customs, trade compliance, logistics, or supply chain certifications.
• Advanced education in a related discipline.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will strengthen regional trade compliance controls, improve data accuracy and operational processes, support effective trade programs, and lead teams in managing compliance risks while meeting business objectives.

Candidates should highlight their leadership experience, regional scope, trade compliance expertise, and examples of programs or process improvements they have implemented.