Global Trade Controls Manager (Atlanta or Remote - US based)

Leonid Group; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Formation

Degree in International Business or Supply Chain

Description du poste

Willingness and ability to travel up to 40-50%.

What if your next move was about building stronger trade controls, not just maintaining them?

Leonid Group has been retained by a global manufacturing company to hire Global Trade Controls Managers across 2 business units: industrial motors, serving commercial, household and industrial applications, and aerospace, focused on developing electric propulsion technology for next-generation aircraft.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys combining hands‑on trade expertise with operational leadership, improving processes, and working closely with Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics and Operations.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• 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, including CTPAT, OEA and 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.

What you’ll bring:

• A degree in International Business, Supply Chain, Logistics or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in global trade, customs compliance or import/export operations.
• Practical knowledge of HTS, ECCN, origin, valuation, denied‑party screening, FTAs and customs documentation.
• Experience with ERP or trade‑management systems and operational controls in a manufacturing, industrial or similar environment.
• Team leadership or supervisory experience, with the ability to drive improvements and work across functions.

Experience with FTZs, tariff mitigation, U.S.–Mexico operations, SAP, Oracle or other trade‑management platforms is a plus. Spanish proficiency is also desirable.