Global Trade & FTZ Compliance Leader

Apply now!; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Dis

401(k) with company matching up to 6%

Paid Time Off including holidays

FSAs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement and training

Job summary

Arvato is seeking a Senior Trade & FTZ Compliance Manager to lead global trade compliance for import/export operations, ensuring adherence to U.S. and international regulations. You will guide business teams, brokers, and stakeholders while implementing sustainable programs, audits, and training.

The role requires extensive experience in trade compliance, HTS, ECCN, and country of origin determinations, with a focus on continuous improvement and risk mitigation across global operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in global trade compliance leadership, managing teams, customs, export controls, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection requirements and U.S. export control regulations.
• Experience with HTS, Schedule B, ECCN, country of origin, customs valuation, export licensing, sanctions, and restricted‑party screening.
• Experience managing customs brokers and third‑party service providers.
• Experience conducting trade compliance audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, SAP GTS, or similar ERP and trade compliance systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day global trade compliance activities supporting U.S. and international import and export operations.
• Provide guidance on U.S. Customs, BIS, OFAC, and other applicable government and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain trade compliance policies, procedures, work instructions, and internal controls.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess their potential impact on business operations and clients.
• Identify compliance risks, develop corrective and preventive actions, and monitor remediation through completion.
• Oversee import compliance activities, including HTS classification, country of origin, customs valuation, duty rates, and entry requirements.
• Review customs entries and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee export compliance activities, including ECCN/USML classification, license determinations, export documentation, and screening requirements.
• Establish and maintain processes for HTS, Schedule B, ECCN, and country-of-origin determinations.
• Develop and conduct trade compliance audits, assessments, and transactional reviews to identify errors, gaps, and compliance risks.

Skills

Global trade compliance

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, SAP GTS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics or related field

Tools

Oracle

SAP

SAP GTS

Job description

Arvato is seeking a Senior Trade & FTZ Compliance Manager to lead global trade compliance for import/export operations, ensuring adherence to U.S. and international regulations. You will guide business teams, brokers, and stakeholders while implementing sustainable programs, audits, and training.

The role requires extensive experience in trade compliance, HTS, ECCN, and country of origin determinations, with a focus on continuous improvement and risk mitigation across global operations.