Global Trade Compliance Manager

Nikkiso Co., Ltd.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases, based in Santa Ana, CA, seeks a Trade Compliance Manager to oversee the company’s U.S. export and import compliance program and daily logistics operations.

The role requires coordinating across Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Finance to minimize regulatory risk while supporting business objectives. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in export compliance, deep knowledge of EAR/ITAR/OFAC, and experience classifying goods,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in export compliance, ideally with a manufacturing company.
• Strong understanding of EAR, ITAR, OFAC regulations and U.S. export control rules.
• Experience classifying exports/imports (ECCN, Schedule B) and submitting BIS requests.
• Experience with import compliance, HTS classification, and coordination with customs brokers.
• Ability to develop compliance policies and train employees on export controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage ACD's U.S. Export Compliance Program to meet regulatory requirements with minimal business disruption.
• Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance on trade compliance.
• Maintain export classification data and submit BIS commodity classifications as needed.
• Oversee import compliance activities including HTS and origin determinations.
• Supervise Import/Export team and provide training and performance feedback.
• Liaise with freight forwarders and customs brokers for compliant shipments.

Skills

Export compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/International Business/Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases, based in Santa Ana, CA, seeks a Trade Compliance Manager to oversee the company’s U.S. export and import compliance program and daily logistics operations.

The role requires coordinating across Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Finance to minimize regulatory risk while supporting business objectives. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in export compliance, deep knowledge of EAR/ITAR/OFAC, and experience classifying goods,