Global Trade Compliance & Supply Chain Leader (Hybrid)

Connect Search, LLC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC is assisting a Chicago-based global manufacturer in recruiting an experienced Trade Compliance & Supply Chain Manager. This high-visibility role spans North America, Europe, and Asia and partners with Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to strengthen policies, controls, and processes.

The Manager will lead global compliance efforts across imports/exports, HTS classifications, and regulatory changes while driving governance and due diligence

Qualifications

• 7+ years of trade compliance, customs, import/export, or related regulatory experience.
• Experience within a global manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of HTS classification, country of origin, valuation, tariffs, and FTAs.
• Experience developing or improving trade compliance policies and controls.
• Strong cross-functional communication and business-partnering skills.
• Supply chain due diligence, forced labor, ESG compliance, or regulatory agency experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead global trade compliance across imports, exports, customs, sanctions, and related regulations.
• Provide guidance on HTS classification, country of origin, customs valuation, tariffs, and FTAs.
• Monitor and interpret changing global trade regulations, export controls, and sanctions.
• Develop and improve compliance policies, procedures, controls, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide oversight around supplier traceability, forced labor requirements, and supply chain due diligence.
• Partner with global business teams to translate regulatory requirements into practical solutions.
• Support audits, regulatory inquiries, and interactions with customs authorities.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Business partnering

Supply chain due diligence

ESG compliance

Job description

Connect Search, LLC is assisting a Chicago-based global manufacturer in recruiting an experienced Trade Compliance & Supply Chain Manager. This high-visibility role spans North America, Europe, and Asia and partners with Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to strengthen policies, controls, and processes.

The Manager will lead global compliance efforts across imports/exports, HTS classifications, and regulatory changes while driving governance and due diligence