Global Trade Compliance Program Lead

Tucker Parker Smith Group (TPS Group); Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

TPS Group is seeking a Global Trade Customs Program Manager to lead and scale strategic customs and trade compliance programs across its global supply chain, including CTPAT/AEO, Dangerous Goods, and governance.

The ideal candidate has strong trade compliance expertise, program-building experience with regulators, and the ability to partner across Logistics, Legal, IT, and Finance. Location: San Jose, CA or Irvine, CA; hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have 7–10 years of experience in global trade, customs compliance, or supply chain trade programs.
• Experience building or scaling compliance programs, governance frameworks, and internal controls.
• Strong program and stakeholder management with executive communication skills.
• Hands-on experience with two of: CTPAT/AEO, Dangerous Goods/IATA/Hazmat, sustainability, or other customs trade programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead global customs and trade programs (CTPAT/AEO, DG/IATA/Hazmat, supply chain security, sustainability).
• Drive CTPAT and AEO certification efforts and support global certifications.
• Liaise with CBP and other regulatory authorities.
• Develop governance frameworks, internal controls, risk assessments, audits, and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory developments and adapt programs accordingly.
• Scale Dangerous Goods compliance across global operations.
• Identify opportunities to automate trade compliance using technology and AI-enabled tools.
• Partner with Logistics, Legal, IT, Finance, suppliers, brokers, and freight forwarders.
• Develop training, playbooks, and resources for stakeholders.
• Maintain readiness and report program risks and KPIs to leadership.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Trade programs experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

TPS Group is seeking a Global Trade Customs Program Manager to lead and scale strategic customs and trade compliance programs across its global supply chain, including CTPAT/AEO, Dangerous Goods, and governance.

The ideal candidate has strong trade compliance expertise, program-building experience with regulators, and the ability to partner across Logistics, Legal, IT, and Finance. Location: San Jose, CA or Irvine, CA; hybrid schedule.