Global Trade Controls Lead — Travel‑Heavy, Cross‑Functional

Leonid Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonid Group is seeking a Global Trade Controls Manager to oversee import/export operations, HTS and ECCN classifications, and country-of-origin determinations across two business units. The role involves managing trade data, brokers, audits, and regulatory inquiries, with a focus on FTAs, duty-saving initiatives, and supply chain security programs.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics and Operations across North America, including U.S.–Mexico operations, to strengthen

Qualifications

• Degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of progressive global trade, customs compliance or import/export operations experience.
• Practical knowledge of HTS, ECCN, origin, valuation, denied‑party screening, FTAs and customs documentation.
• Experience with ERP or trade‑management systems and operating controls in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Team leadership or supervisory experience across functions.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing import/export operations, HTS and ECCN classifications, country-of-origin determinations, customs valuation and denied-party screening.
• Maintaining accurate trade data across ERP and trade-management systems.
• Managing customs brokers, supporting audits and regulatory inquiries, and implementing corrective actions.
• Driving Free Trade Agreement qualification, duty-saving initiatives and supply chain security programs (CTPAT, OEA, AEO).
• Strengthening operational controls, improving processes and ensuring compliance with U.S. and Canadian customs requirements.
• Partnering with cross-functional teams across North America, including U.S.–Mexico operations where applicable.

Education

Degree in International Business or Supply Chain

Job description

Leonid Group is seeking a Global Trade Controls Manager to oversee import/export operations, HTS and ECCN classifications, and country-of-origin determinations across two business units. The role involves managing trade data, brokers, audits, and regulatory inquiries, with a focus on FTAs, duty-saving initiatives, and supply chain security programs.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics and Operations across North America, including U.S.–Mexico operations, to strengthen